Audio-Technica debuted the AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone — a latest addition to A-T’s complete lineup of 20 Sequence content material creation merchandise. The AT2040USB microphone combines the broadcast-quality efficiency of the AT2040 dynamic microphone with plug-and-play USB Sort-C performance, making it straightforward for podcasters, streamers and different content material creators to attain skilled outcomes, in response to the corporate. The microphone connects on to the person’s pc for speedy use — no audio interface or extra cabling is required.
With its studio sound, Audio-Technica says the AT2040USB is the best microphone for content material creators seeking to achieve an expert edge and improve engagement. The mic has a high-resolution A/D converter with a sampling price of as much as 24 bits/96 kHz for clear and pure sound, and its extremely directional, hypercardioid pickup sample isolates the person’s voice from surrounding noise, making certain the main focus stays on the spoken content material. The corporate says players who stream and chat with followers will admire the isolation from frequent ambient noise, such because the hum of a pc fan.
Audio-Technica says the microphone’s metallic physique contains an built-in shock mount to attenuate undesirable noise and vibration, whereas its inner pop filter (a multistage foam mesh windscreen) protects towards harsh spoken sounds. Moreover, its low-cut filter eliminates low-frequency sound for added discount of vibration and surrounding environmental noise. The AT2040USB can be outfitted with a headphone jack to allow real-time monitoring of the audio (with zero latency), in addition to a soft-touch mute button for fast, dependable muting on the microphone. A combination management dial adjusts the steadiness between the microphone audio and a pc sound supply. A two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when the mic is powered on and able to seize audio and lights purple when it’s muted.
The AT2040USB comes with a USB cable (USB Sort-C to USB Sort-A) and USB adapter (USB Sort-A to USB Sort-C) for plug-and-play performance. The AT8458a shock mount (offered individually) can be used with the microphone to additional cut back any noise, shock, or vibration that is likely to be transmitted by a mic stand, growth or mount.
