Hypercardioid Voice Isolation: The AT2040USB features a hypercardioid pickup pattern that focuses tightly on vocal audio. Consequently, it reduces background noise, room echo, and keyboard sounds during streaming or recording.

Dynamic Broadcast Sound: This dynamic microphone delivers rich low frequencies and detailed vocal clarity for professional broadcast-quality performance. Therefore, podcasts, livestreams, and voice recordings sound fuller and more natural.

Plug-and-Play USB-C Connectivity: The USB-C connection allows direct connection to computers without additional audio interfaces. Furthermore, the included USB cables ensure quick and reliable setup for immediate recording.

Integrated Shock Mount: The built-in shock mount reduces vibration and handling noise from microphone stands or boom arms. As a result, recordings remain cleaner and more stable during streaming sessions.

Multistage Foam Mesh Windscreen: The internal foam mesh windscreen controls plosives and harsh vocal sounds effectively. Therefore, speech remains smooth and balanced without requiring an external pop filter.

Real-Time Headphone Monitoring: The built-in headphone jack supports real-time monitoring with minimal latency. Consequently, creators can hear their voice clearly while recording or live streaming.

Convenient Mix Control: The integrated mix control blends live microphone audio with prerecorded sound sources. This feature gives users better control during streaming, gaming, and podcast production.

Silent Touch Mute Button: The capacitive touch mute button allows silent muting directly from the microphone. Additionally, the LED indicator ring changes colour to display active or muted status instantly.

High-Resolution Audio Conversion: The AT2040USB supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio resolution for highly detailed sound reproduction. As a result, recordings maintain excellent clarity and natural vocal character.

Switchable Low-Cut Filter: The low-cut filter reduces unwanted low-frequency rumble and environmental noise. Therefore, vocals remain cleaner and more focused in untreated recording spaces.

Professional Metal Construction: Audio-Technica designed the microphone with a durable metal body for long-term reliability. Moreover, the rugged construction handles daily studio, streaming, and gaming use with confidence.

Specifications:

• Element: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency Response: 80–16,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Power Requirements: USB power (5 VDC)
• Bit Depth: 16 bit / 24 bit
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• Controls: Headphone level, Mix control, Low cut, Mute
• Output Connector: USB Type-C
• Headphone Output Power: 77 mW at 1 kHz, 32 ohms
• Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
• Weight: Approx. 600 g
• Dimensions: 145.3 mm length × 52 mm diameter
• System Requirements: USB 2.0 compliant
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura
• Included Accessories:
  • AT8487 mounting clamp
  • 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
  • USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter