Audio Technica AT2040
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The essentials to know about the Audio-Technica AT2040 microphone
The essentials to know about the Audio-Technica AT2040 microphone
- Warm and natural "broadcast" sound thanks to its large diaphragm element, ideal for spoken voice.
- Highly directional pickup to better isolate the voice and limit room noise (keyboards, ventilation, reverberation).
- Built-in pop filter with multi-stage internal windshield for cleaner "p" and "b" sounds, even at close range.
- Professional XLR format: perfect with an audio interface, preamp, or mixer for consistent streaming and voice-over performance.
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A microphone designed for content creation, in the Audio-Technica spirit
The Audio-Technica AT2040 was designed to democratize professional broadcast-quality sound in an affordable microphone, without sacrificing durability or vocal clarity. Built around speech-focused capture, it naturally fits into a modern podcast, live streaming, or home studio setup, with a sonic signature that emphasizes listening comfort and intelligibility.
Podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice-over: who is the AT2040 for?
This microphone is aimed at creators who want a present and controlled voice, whether recording a podcast, launching a live stream, commentating a gaming session, or producing voice-overs. Its directionality helps reduce room contribution in the signal, making it easier to achieve a clean sound in untreated acoustic environments. It is also very practical for two-person recordings in the same room: by placing each microphone close to the speaker, bleed is minimized and clarity is improved in the mix.
Tight pickup and internal pop filter for a cleaner sound
Multi-stage internal windshield: better-controlled plosives
The AT2040 features a special internal windshield combining a foam mesh and a non-woven pop filter. The result: clearer diction and more stable vocal capture, especially useful when speaking close to the capsule to achieve a dense, "radio" sound.
Directional pickup: less unwanted noise, more focus
Combined with a pickup pattern designed to stay focused on the source, the AT2040's design helps reduce ambient noise around the microphone. This is a real advantage for desktop setups (keyboard, mouse) and reverberant rooms. With proper working distance and careful placement, you get a warm, classic voice that is easy to process (equalization, compression, de-essing).
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 80 Hz | Directivity | cardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 16 kHz | Capsule | dynamic |
| Category | wired microphone | Color | Black |
| Polar pattern | cardioid | Output connector | 3-pin XLR type |
| Frequency response | 80 - 16,000 Hz | Dimensions | 145 x 52 mm |
| Sensitivity | -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB \= 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) | Weight | 615 g |
| Max. SPL | 144 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD) | ||
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I don't regret buying this one though, let's see over time but I think it will do the trick I use it to make 'cultural podcasts on soundcloud' when I switch to Audition the spectrum is clean when I put my sound card on at 10 am despite the fact that it sounds low despite the fact that it sounds low, it's better to undermodulate a sound than an saturated one! In any case I recommend
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Questions frequently asked
Audio-Technica AT2040 for podcasting and streaming?
Its dynamic capsule is designed for voice capture focused on speech in podcasting, live streaming, gaming, and voice-over.
Does the cardioid mic reduce keyboard noise?
The cardioid pickup pattern focuses on the source placed in front of the microphone. This design helps reduce ambient noise, including sounds from a desktop setup.
Does the AT2040 have a built-in pop filter?
An internal multi-stage windshield combines foam and a non-woven pop filter. This setup better controls plosives when used close to the capsule.
What is the sensitivity of this dynamic microphone?
With a sensitivity of -53 dB, or 2.2 mV, this model provides a reference measurement at 1 kHz. The maximum sound pressure level reaches 144 dB at 1 kHz for 1% total harmonic distortion. Its dimensions are 145 x 52 mm and it weighs 615 g.
What frequency response is suitable for voice?
The frequency response ranges from 80 Hz to 16 kHz. This range is specified for vocal capture offering a reproduction focused on intelligibility.
