Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Mic Review / Test (vs. MXL770, MXL990, Ember, More)

Today I review one of the most popular budget microphones, the Audio Technica AT2020. This is a cardioid only condenser microphone that is built really well and will last for years.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:31 - Setup
00:48 - What’s in the Box
01:31 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:01 - Specifications
02:26 - Polar Pattern Test
02:47 - Plosive Test
03:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:26 - Background Noise Test
03:46 - Untreated Room Test
04:03 - Mic Mount Bump Test
04:23 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:39 - Intro to Comparison
04:53 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
05:32 - MXL 990 Comparison
06:05 - MXL 770 Comparison
06:37 - Neat Worker Bee Comparison
07:18 - Blue Ember Comparison
07:56 - Tech Zone Stellar X2 Comparison
08:50 - Rode NT1 Comparison
09:49 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
10:29 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
11:25 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:23 - Music Test
13:49 - Pros & Cons
14:41 - Overall Thoughts
16:23 - Recommendation
17:32 - Outro

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