Audio-Technica - AT2020USB-XP

Switching from a Blue Snowball USB mic to an AT2020 and Scarlett 4i4 made a huge difference In my recordings. I have a little more control over the input so I have less to adjust in post.

Honestly, if you have a small carpeted room, or can a find a good space I think that matters more. I used a blue snowball my first 40 or so auditions and got roles. Now I have an AT2020 with a cage and interface and my music producing friend said it didnt sound that different. I dont think it does either. Oh and don't talk directly in the mic, just try to avoid popping it maybe put a sock on it or something

at2020 is pretty decent

i got my first million streams (producing/mixing) with a presonus audiobox and a audio technica at-2020 mic. all together abt $250 but i was able to hone my skills using these

The At2020 is a cheap med diaphragm condenser with a pretty flat frequency response. Ive recorded plenty of vocals with it, used as a room mic, drum overhead, bass, etc. its not the greatest mic, no frills but useful and will get the job done.

Did some searching and perhaps the Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP (AT2020USB-X, which has a couple less features and saves ya a buck) would work for you? I love my AT2020’s so this would be my go to USB-C choice. Even has a headphone port which is sweet because you won’t need a hub to use wired headphones with it.

The XP has auto gain. Not sure about manual control of it though.

Looks like it has noise reduction too [Link to the main site](https://www.audio-technica.com/en-ca/at2020usb-xp?srsltid=AfmBOorIBBGl9QvMwtH4KIKHE3YVG-QMgYmpz6CpO-6Iorz7XcsjAluA)

AT2020 is a fantastic and really affordable condenser mic. I’ve been using it for close to 10 years now

You can go far with an AT2020 or 4040 and put the savings elsewhere

It will depend on your voice type and any room treatment you may or may not have. The AT2020 is popular but in my room for my voice it makes everything a thin mess and highlights lots of the weird parts of my voice. I found the SM58 sounded better for me personally, I’ve eventually settled on the SM7B but that’s probably out of your price range.

EV 635a. They’re like magic mics! Either you love them or never heard of them. AT2020, but with the mod kit from mic-parts.com - turned it from “my first condenser mic” into the first mic I grab most of the time now! Definitely gonna make some more at some point.