Still, you can always detach it from its tripod clip if you would rather use a traditional mic stand. Besides its ability to directly connect to a computer, the AT2020 USB also differs from its corresponding studio version with the addition of a desk-based tripod – a great addition for not just home studio recording but for podcasting and voice over for movie projects as well. And as you can probably already guess, the model we’re looking at today is simply its USB counterpart. Not to mention it comes in at only $149.00!įor those of you a bit unfamiliar with Audio Technica’s line of microphones, the company’s collection already includes a cardio-pattern studio condenser known as the At2020 (available at $99.00). Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the Audio Technica AT2020 USB – a mic that may lack the features of some of its competitors but more than makes up for in audio quality.