Audio-Technica AT2040USB - Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Podcast Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT2040USB is a hypercardioid dynamic microphone with USB-C output, for podcasting, streaming and voice recording on Windows and Mac without a separate interface. It records at up to 24-bit/96 kHz.

A touch-sensor mute, a switchable low-cut filter, a headphone jack with level control and a mix control for direct monitoring are built in. A mounting clamp and USB cables are included.

Key Features:

• Hypercardioid dynamic element with USB-C output
• Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution
• Switchable low cut (80 Hz, 18 dB/octave) reduces rumble and room noise
• Touch-sensor mute with blue/red indicator lamp
• 3.5 mm headphone jack with headphone level control
• Mix control for direct monitoring against computer playback
• AT8487 mounting clamp and USB cables included

Audio-Technica AT2040USB — Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Podcast Microphone

• Element: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency Response: 80 – 16,000 Hz
• Low Cut: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Bit Depth: 16 bit / 24 bit
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz
• Power Supply: USB power (5V DC)
• Controls: Headphone level control, mix control, low cut, mute
• Output Connector: USB Type-C
• Headphone Output: 77 mW (at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms)
• Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini-jack
• Cable: Approx. 2.0 m (6.6′) USB Type-C to USB Type-A
• System Requirements: USB 2.0 compliant; Windows 10, 11; macOS Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura
• Weight: Approx. 600 g (21 oz)
• Dimensions: 145.3 mm (5.7″) long, 52 mm (2.0″) maximum body diameter
• MPN: AT2040USB  ·  UPC: 4961310159443

- AT2040USB microphone
- AT8487 mounting clamp
- USB cable (USB Type-C to USB Type-A)
- 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
- USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)

Safety Data Sheet (PDF)