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Audio-Technica AT2020 Microphone
Audio-Technica AT2020
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HyperX QuadCast Microphone
HyperX QuadCast
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Rode NT-USB Microphone
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Rode NT1-A Microphone
Rode NT1-A
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Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
Audio Technica's new entry-level mic puts in a star performance.Read more
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3.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
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8 editorial reviews
Focused, clear, and user-friendly.Read more
A studio quality condenser with USB?Read more
USB mics are becoming increasingly common and affordable, but the quality varies. The Rode brand name, though, is one which...Read more
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4 editorial reviews
A revamped classic condenser mic that's just perfect for vocals and a lot more besidesRead more
These two new large-diaphragm mics from Rode improve on their previous technology, offering a classy sound with exceptionally low noise.Read more
The Rode NT1-A is still a best seller for a reason. If you're looking for a good condenser mic to record vocals this is a good choice.Read more
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3.4 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
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Technical details

Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneTable microphoneStudio microphoneStudio microphone
Direction typeCardioid
N/A
CardioidCardioid
Output impedance
N/A
32.0 Ω
N/A
100.0 Ω
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.0 %

Recording quality

Input impedance100.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
100.0 Ω
Sample rate44.1 kHz48.0 kHz
N/A
N/A
Bit rate16.0 bit16.0 bit16.0 bit
N/A
Sensitivity37.0 dB-36.0 dB
N/A
-32.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 1600020 - 2000020 - 2000020 - 20000

Design

Colour of productBlackBlack,RedBlack
  • Gold
  • Silver

Dimensions

Width6.38 in
N/A
N/A
1.97 in
Height2.05 in
N/A
1.97 in1.97 in
Depth2.05 in
N/A
7.24 in7.48 in
Weight13.19 oz8.96 oz18.34 oz11.5 oz
Cable length3.13
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6

Connectivity

Device interfaceUSBUSBUSB
N/A
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
USB portyesyes
N/A
N/A
Headphone out
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
XLR out
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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