Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone,Black
Original price was: $71.99.$59.00Current price is: $59.00.
Price: $71.99 - $59.00
(as of Nov 07, 2024 13:36:47 UTC – Details)
Building on the heritage of the renowned 20 Series line of studio microphones, Audio-Technica’s new AT2005USB is an all-purpose microphone designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The AT2005USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.
Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
Adjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls on the bottom of the microphone
8 reviews for Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone,Black
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Jim Johnson –
Sounds fantastic, and USB works perfectly on Linux
I record podcasts and occasional videos for Youtube and needed a good mic that works with my Linux PC and laptop. This is it! It works perfectly with Linux (including OBS Studio) through both USB and XLR. Little to no latency, and the onboard sound processing does a phenomenal job.This is a great microphone because the quality is awesome, and the flexibility of USB and XLR is super nice. I’ve needed both at different times, and having the option is great. The USB option also makes it super easy to sound phenomenal if you aren’t a pro audio person.
Amazon Customer –
Great Podcasting/Streaming Mic with room to grow!
I recently got this mic after envying the sound quality one of my cohosts had on the podcast we run together. I had previously been using the Blue Snowball, and the sound quality was “robotic” for lack of a better word. No amount of editing was helping to eliminate that effect. My teammates in games also complained that when I got loud over something exciting, it was very annoying and shrill.With the at2005usb mic, I sound like I am right there in the room! No distortion. No issues at all. Best part? I just opened the package, mounted it on my boom arm and plugged in the usb. I didn’t need to to do anything from a software point of view either! I just started recording that night on audacity!This mic being a dynamic cardioid mic, my teammates never hear my mechanical keyboard clicking, since it only picks up sounds directly in front of it. If you live in a noisey house or appartment, this mic will help cut out all that extra noise that you and your audience want none of. I do run a little bit of a noise gate via Voicemeeter Banana, but you really should not have to.A boom arm is 100% recommended for gaming with this mic, if you are a streamer. A cheap $20 boom will easily support this mic.The reason I said this mic has room to grow, is the ability to also use this mic with an XLR setup. That requires more investment in the mix amp and phantom power though, so I am in no rush on that front. This thing sounds great via usb already! This mic competes with the Blue Yeti or HyperX quadcast on price, but competes with much more expensive mics in terms of sound quality! I’d recommend this to anyone interested in sounding good, be it for podcasting, youtubing, streaming, voice over work, etc.Update in 2024: I am still using this same mic with ZERO issues. I have upgraded every part of my setup from the PC, to the peripherals, monitor, desk… everything. But not this mic. Because it just works. And it’s cheaper now than it was 5 years back. If you are on the fence, just buy it.
NashGrasser –
A Fabulous Value!
I have been a professional syndicator for 20 years working out of Nashville, and purchased this mic to use with my iPad for field recordings. The mic sounds good with it’s own built in pre-amps through the USB and frankly, was everything I had hoped for when doing work outside the studio. It even has a headphone jack for live monitoring with zero latency. Sweet.On a lark, I decided to swap it out with my Electrovoice RE-20 on air studio mic. For this test I used the XLR connection instead of the USB, and ran it through the same audio chain as the RE-20. WOW…was I surprised! I think most listeners would not be able to guess which is the RE-20 and which is the AT2005. In fact it sounded so good, I just did a full show with it. It has a pleasantly warm low end and a clean high end that isn’t tinny or irritating. Well balanced and perfectly to my liking.Note, it will sound much better using the XLR connection with a good board and digital converter, than it does through it’s own internal pre’s with USB, but this mic is a tremendous value no matter how you size it up.If you want to use it on the iPad, purchase the Apple camera connection kit and use the USB connector to simply plug it right in. This is an undocumented feature of the new iPad 3 (haven’t tested the iPad 2) but it works like a champ. I use an app called AudioMemos that has some nice audio boosting features which you will find handy, as the audio levels can be a bit low when recording through the USB port. That said, this mic works with all the apps I’ve tried so far, even iMovie. So yes, you could shoot hi-def video interviews with this mic and an iPad 3. Just add a mic flag and you’re all set. The only other thing you may want for video interviews is a Tri-pod mount. I use the Tournez2 carbon fiber mount by Joy Factory, available here on Amazon for under $70 bucks, but there are cheaper options too.Lastly, the AT2005USB includes a long thin USB cable (which comes in handy when connected to the iPad for interviews), an XLR cable, a small folding stand and a zippered pouch. You will likely want to get a foam windscreen for it to cut down on “p-pops”.Nice job Audio-Technica. This is my new favorite mic!
Amazon Customer –
Great audio quality and does a good job avoiding side/background sound. I do not have the mic on an arm so there is no movement or stress on the USB port. I didn’t know about the USB port reliability issues but now I know I’ll switch to a magnetic USB adapter so the adapter wears out vs. the USB port.
R. B. –
Es una porqueria y cuando vas al sitio web a buscar soporte tecnico, lo unico que tienen es un articulo de como comprar mas productos. No compren nada de esta marca.
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ralphy –
Good quality hand-mic, heavy and robust. But in the end I discovered that a lapel mic gave much better sound reproduction, with much less external noise capture.
R Brett –
Sounds nice for the price. Also has USB or XLR connections.