Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Product Overview
The Audio-Technica AT2040 is a hypercardioid dynamic XLR podcast microphone built for clear, focused voice capture in podcasting, streaming, and voiceover. Its highly directional hypercardioid pattern keeps the recording on the talker and rejects room noise, and an integrated shock mount and multistage windscreen control vibration and plosives. It suits broadcast studios, all-hands rooms, and content-creation spaces.
Product Description
The AT2040 delivers warm, broadcast-style vocal reproduction with a hypercardioid pattern that isolates the voice from background noise, which is ideal for untreated rooms. The dynamic element needs no phantom power.

A multistage windscreen with a nonwoven filter and high-quality foam mesh provides strong pop and hiss filtration, while the integrated shock mount prevents noise and vibration transmitted through tripods and boom arms. The microphone includes a stand clamp and pouch.
For a USB-equipped condenser alternative, the AT2020USB-X is a plug-and-play option.
Key Features
- Hypercardioid dynamic element — A highly directional pattern keeps the recording on the voice and rejects room noise.
- Integrated shock mount — Built-in shock mounting prevents noise and vibration from tripods and boom arms.
- Multistage windscreen — A nonwoven filter and foam mesh provide strong pop and hiss filtration.
- No phantom power needed — As a dynamic microphone, it operates without phantom power on any XLR input.
- Ready to deploy — Includes a stand clamp and pouch for immediate use.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Polar pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Output | XLR |
| Windscreen | Integral multistage (nonwoven filter + foam mesh) |
| Mounting | Integrated shock mount |
| Power | None required (dynamic) |
| Included | Stand clamp, pouch |
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