The AT2020 USB comes with a built-in headphone jack that allows you to do direct zero-latency monitoring, and you can control this with the Mix knob that will control how much of the microphone’s direct signal vs how much of the computer’s audio will be played back. Let’s have a quick overview of both microphones as well as go over some advantages and disadvantages of both microphone formats, and lastly which one you should get… and yes, there is one that is definitely better than the other in 90% of situations. The AT2020 XLR needs an Audio Interface, Mixer, or other equipment to work, and doesn’t come with any additional features.

AT2020 XLR vs AT2020 USBīoth microphones are identical in both sound- and built-quality, but the difference lies in that the AT2020 USB comes with Gain and Headphone Mix controls and doesn’t require any additional gear to work. In this article I will answer these questions and also tell you which one to go for depending on your needs. However, there’s also the USB version of the AT2020, and are there any differences between the two? Is one better than the other?

The Audio-Technica AT2020 has been the standard microphone for most home recording studios for years now due to its great sound quality at a very affordable price.

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