Product Comparison: Audio-Technica AT2020-1 vs Rode NT-USB

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Audio-Technica AT2020-1 Professional Condenser Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

Audio-Technica

Rode

Model

AT2020

NT-USB

Origin

China

About the Product

Audio-Technica’s stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: the new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

The NT-USB is a highly versatile side-address microphone that is ideal for recording singing and musical performances in addition to spoken applications such as podcasting and voice-over. It is fully compatible with all mainstream recording applications on both Windows and Mac OS based computers, as well as the Apple iPad using RØDE Rec, GarageBand, or any other recording app that accepts an external microphone.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

6.38 in.

7.24 in.

Width

2.05 in.

2.44 in.

Depth

2.05 in.

1.97 in.

Weight

0.76 lbs.

1.15 lbs.

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Rode NT-USB

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Rode NT-USB

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Rode NT-USB

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Rode NT-USB

Features

Recording Patterns

Cardioid

Recording Sample Rates

16 bit/44.1 kHz

16bit / 48kHz

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

20 kHz

System Requirements

Windows, Mac OS X

Extras

The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology, Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm, Low self-noise – perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment

Pop shield, Tripod desk stand, Ring mount, Direct mix control between mic input and source output