Audio Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

AT2040

The AT2040 microphone offers podcasters and content creators all the features needed to get started or to upgrade their setups for a more professional sound.

The Perfect Podcasting Mic

Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.

Clean Articulation

The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops.

Quiet, Professional Performance

The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount.

Why Choose a Dynamic Over a Condenser?

Dynamic Mic Characteristics

• Minimizes room noise – perfect for sonically untreated rooms
• Smooth audio capture with classic warm broadcast sound
• Robust construction with no external power requirements

Condenser Mic Characteristics

• Extremely sensitive – picks up the subtlest sounds in any environment
• Very articulate audio with a detailed high-frequency capture
• Requires external power to operate (phantom or battery)
• The diaphragm is moved by changing sound pressure. This moves the coil, which causes current to flow as it moves through the magnetic field. An electrical signal is then sent to your recording device or speakers which records or amplifies the audio.
• Dynamic microphones are extremely durable and can handle very high sound pressure levels (SPL).