Audio Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone
The Audio-Technica AT2040USB is a broadcast-style dynamic microphone designed for creators who need professional sound without a complex setup. It combines the rich, natural tone of the AT2040 dynamic capsule with direct USB connectivity, giving streamers, podcasters, and YouTubers high-quality audio. A hypercardioid pickup pattern and built-in pop filter capture focused, detailed vocals while reducing background noise and harsh plosives for studio-grade results.
Audio Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone Key Features:
- Hypercardioid pickup pattern isolates voice and reduces unwanted ambient noise
- Dynamic element captures warm, detailed broadcast-quality sound
- USB-C output with 24-bit/96 kHz digital conversion for clean, accurate audio
- Touch-sensitive mute button with LED indicator for quick, silent control
- Built-in headphone jack with volume and mix control for zero-latency monitoring
- Integrated shock mount minimises vibration and handling noise
- Multistage internal pop filter reduces plosive sounds for close-range recording
- Switchable low-cut filter attenuates low-frequency rumble and vibration
- Metal housing for stability and long-term reliability
- Supplied with mounting clamp, USB-C to USB-A cable, and USB-C adapter
FAQs:
Which connections are provided with the Audio-Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone?
The microphone uses a USB-C output and is supplied with a 2-metre USB-C to USB-A cable and a USB-A to USB-C adapter for use with computers and laptops. It connects directly without additional interfaces or drivers.
Can I monitor my audio in real time with the Audio Technica AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone?
Yes. The AT2040USB includes a built-in headphone output with independent volume and mix controls, allowing you to hear your voice directly from the microphone without delay and balance it against system audio from your computer.
What makes the AT2040USB different from a standard USB microphone?
The AT2040USB uses a dynamic capsule with a hypercardioid pickup pattern rather than a condenser element. This design focuses tightly on the voice and rejects room reflections or fan noise, producing a more natural, broadcast-style sound for spoken content.
Product Specification
| Frequency response | 80-16,000 Hz |
| Headphone connector | 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo mini-jack |
| Included Accessories | AT8487 Mounting Clamp, 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 Threaded Adapter, USB Cable (about 2.0 m (6.6'), USB Type-C to USB Type-A), USB Conversion Adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C) |
| Microphone Connector | USB Type-C |
| Pick-up pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Size | 145.3 x 52 mm |
| Type | Microphone |
| Weight [g] | 600.00 |