Audio-Technica AT2040USB – Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone for Podcasting and Streaming
The Audio-Technica AT2040USB is a hypercardioid dynamic USB microphone specifically designed for content creators: podcasting, streaming, YouTube, gaming, or professional online communication. It combines the broadcast-grade quality of the renowned AT2040 with the flexibility of USB plug-and-play, delivering a rich, clear and natural sound without requiring an external audio interface.
Thanks to its hypercardioid dynamic capsule, the AT2040USB provides outstanding vocal isolation, effectively minimizing room noise, reflections and common disturbances (computer fans, keyboard clicks, echo). It focuses on your voice to deliver a powerful and professional sound, even in untreated acoustic environments.
The microphone features an internal shock mount and a multi-layer pop filter, reducing unwanted vibrations and plosives for clean recordings right from the source. For even greater isolation, users can add the optional AT8458a external shock mount.
Versatile and easy to use, the AT2040USB includes a built-in headphone port with independent volume control, a mix-control knob (microphone vs. computer audio), a silent touch-sensitive Mute button and a dual-state LED ring indicating microphone status (blue = active / red = muted). Its 24-bit / 96 kHz converter ensures studio-grade audio quality. Delivered with all necessary cables, it can be used instantly with both PC and Mac.
With its robust all-metal body, advanced monitoring tools and highly directional pickup pattern, the AT2040USB stands out as one of the best solutions for achieving a professional online vocal presence without technical complexity.
Technical Specifications:
- Type: USB dynamic microphone for content creators
- Capsule: Dynamic
- Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
- Frequency response: 80 Hz – 16 kHz
- Low-cut filter: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Converter: 16-bit / 24-bit
- Sampling rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
- Output connector: USB Type-C™
- Power supply: USB (5 V DC)
- Controls: Headphone volume, Mix, Touch Mute, Low-cut filter
- Monitoring: High-output headphone port (3.5 mm), 77 mW
- Weight: Approx. 600 g
- Dimensions: 145.3 mm (L) × 52 mm (max. diameter)
- USB compatibility: USB 2.0
- Supported systems: Windows 10/11, macOS Catalina to Ventura
- Included accessories: AT8487 mount, threaded adapter, USB-C / USB-A cable (2 m), USB-A → USB-C adapter
Key Features:
- Broadcast-grade hypercardioid dynamic microphone ideal for podcasting, streaming and content creation.
- USB plug-and-play: no audio interface required.
- Maximum vocal isolation: eliminates room noise, fan hum and echo.
- Integrated multi-layer foam windscreen for excellent pop protection.
- Internal shock mount minimizes vibrations and mechanical noise.
- Professional monitoring with headphone output, volume control and mic/PC mix adjustment.
- Silent touch Mute button with blue/red status LED ring.
- 24-bit / 96 kHz converter for clear, natural and detailed audio.
- Switchable low-cut filter for reducing unwanted low frequencies.
- Durable all-metal construction built to last.
