Audio-Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Podcast Microphone
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Audio-Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Podcast Microphone
Product Overview
The Audio-Technica AT2040USB is a hypercardioid dynamic USB podcast microphone built for podcasters, streamers, and content creators who need broadcast-quality voice capture without an external interface. Its end-address, broadcast-style design pairs a large-diaphragm dynamic capsule with a digital USB-C output supporting high-resolution audio up to 24-bit / 96 kHz. An integrated shockmount and pop filter help reject handling noise and plosives at the source. Onboard controls and a built-in headphone jack make it a complete desktop recording solution.
Product Description
The AT2040USB carries the durable metal build and highly focused hypercardioid pickup of the analog original, adding a digital USB-C output with support for high-resolution audio capture up to 24-bit / 96 kHz. The tightly directional hypercardioid pattern keeps the focus on the voice while rejecting off-axis room reflections and ambient noise, an asset in untreated home studios and busy production spaces. Onboard controls include a high-pass filter for eliminating low-frequency rumble from HVAC and desk movement, a mix control for blending your voice with computer playback, and a soft-touch capacitive mute button for silent muting.
A built-in 3.5mm headphone jack with a high-output amplifier and dedicated volume dial supports low-latency monitoring, even with demanding headphones. The large-diaphragm capsule retains the proximity effect of the original, adding warmth as you move closer to the mic. The package includes a USB-C to USB-A data cable, a USB-A to USB-C plug adapter, an AT8487 mounting clamp, and a 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter. To compare this USB podcast microphone with other Audio-Technica options, browse our catalog via AT2040USB on Creation Networks.
Key Features
- Hypercardioid Dynamic Capsule — The highly directional hypercardioid pattern isolates the voice and rejects off-axis noise for clean spoken-word capture.
- Digital USB-C Output — The USB-C connection supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit / 96 kHz directly into a computer with no external interface required.
- Onboard High-Pass Filter — The switchable HPF removes low-frequency rumble from air conditioning and desk vibration at the source.
- Capacitive Mute Button — The soft-touch capacitive mute control silently turns the mic off without introducing handling noise.
- Mix Control — The onboard mix dial blends microphone signal with computer playback for monitoring and live production.
- Headphone Output — A built-in 3.5mm jack with high-output amplifier and dedicated volume control enables low-latency monitoring.
- Integrated Shockmount and Pop Filter — Built-in isolation and a pop filter reduce handling noise and plosives without extra accessories.
Technical Specifications
| Element | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Output | Digital USB-C |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 16- or 24-bit / 44.1 to 96 kHz |
| Headphone Output | 3.5mm jack with volume control |
| Onboard Controls | High-pass filter, mute, mix control |
| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, AT8487 clamp, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 adapter |
Specifications sourced from Audio-Technica (audio-technica.com).
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