Audio Technica AT2040 USB
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Essential Information About the Hypercardioid USB Microphone
Essential Information About the Hypercardioid USB Microphone
- Hypercardioid directivity to isolate the source and limit ambient noise in studio, streaming, or reporting environments.
- USB output plug-and-play for easy recording on a computer without a dedicated interface.
- Integrated windscreen (non-woven fabric + foam) to reduce plosives and breath noise.
- Robust construction with integrated protective grille to reduce vibrations and handling noise.
Manufacturer Information
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Designed to Stand Out in Noisy Environments
Thanks to its hypercardioid directivity, this microphone offers excellent off-axis rejection. It targets your voice or instrument and minimizes surrounding noise, ideal for untreated home studios, sets, classrooms, or fieldwork. Its USB output simplifies recording: plug in, record, publish.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Podcasters, streamers, content creators, online trainers, and reporters will appreciate its focused capture and immediate usability. For voice-over, e-learning narration, interviews, or product demos, it delivers clear and controlled recordings while limiting room reflections and unwanted noise.
Features Designed for Clarity and Reliability
Focused Sound Capture
The 80 to 16000 Hz frequency response curve favors intelligibility of mid and high frequencies important for voice, while the hypercardioid directivity maintains focus on the source even at close range.
Wind Protection and Noise Management
The integrated windscreen made of non-woven fabric and foam effectively reduces plosives and breath noise. The protective grille limits handling noise and minor vibrations for recordings that require minimal post-processing.
Ready to Use
Delivered with an AT8487 microphone clip, a 5/8" to 3/8" adapter for any standard stand, and a USB cable, it can be set up in seconds on an articulating arm, desk stand, or stage stand.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 80 Hz | Capsule | Large Diaphragm |
| Frequency response - end | 16 kHz | Connection | USB |
| Category | digital microphone | Color | Black |
| Directivity | hypercardioid | ||
| Frequency response | 80 - 16000 Hz | Dimensions | 145 x 52 mm |
| Impedance | 600 Ohm | Weight | 615 g |
| Sensitivity | -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Audio Technica AT2040 USB reduce room noise?
Its hypercardioid pattern rejects off-axis sounds to prioritize the source placed in front of the capsule. This setup is suitable for untreated home studios and environments where ambient noise is present.
What connection does this microphone use for recording?
The USB connection allows direct capturing without a mentioned audio interface. A USB cable is provided for setup.
Is the microphone suitable for podcasting and streaming?
With a frequency response from 80 Hz to 16 kHz, the capture emphasizes mids and highs useful for vocal intelligibility. The integrated bonnet made of non-woven fabric and foam reduces plosives and breath noise. This model is particularly intended for podcasting, streaming, voice-over, and interviews.
What accessories are included with the AT2040 USB?
The package includes an AT8487 microphone clip, a 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter, and a USB cable.
What are the dimensions and weight of the microphone?
The size measures 145 x 52 mm with a weight of 615 g. The included clip allows mounting on an articulating arm, a tabletop stand, or a stage stand.
