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Audio-Technica AT2020 side-address condenser mic on silver boom arm with spider shockmount

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone with MBA38 Boom Arm and SHM-SCM1 Shockmount

SKU CH-N9W7-JFECW

Cardioid condenser microphone with 20 Hz to 20 kHz response, 144 dB SPL handling, 38-inch boom arm, and suspension shockmount

  • Cardioid pattern rejects off-axis noise for cleaner recordings
  • Side-address condenser captures vocals and instruments with wide 20 Hz to 20 kHz response
  • Handles 144 dB SPL for loud sources without distortion
  • Samson MBA38 boom arm extends 38 inches for flexible positioning
  • Auray SHM-SCM1 shockmount isolates microphone from stand vibrations

Studio condenser with boom arm

The Audio-Technica AT2020 is a side-address cardioid condenser microphone built for vocal and instrument capture in project or professional studios. Its low-mass diaphragm rejects off-axis ambience and handles sound pressure levels up to 144 dB SPL with minimal distortion. A linear frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz ensures accurate reproduction across diverse sources. The bundle adds a Samson MBA38 boom arm and an Auray SHM-SCM1 suspension shockmount for immediate setup flexibility.

Boom arm and shockmount integration

The included MBA38 boom arm provides a maximum horizontal and vertical reach of 38 inches, allowing precise positioning for podcasting, radio or home studio work without a separate stand. The Auray SHM-SCM1 shockmount uses a classic suspension design to isolate the microphone from stand-borne vibrations that would otherwise colour the recording. Together they turn the standalone mic into a ready-to-mount broadcast package.

144 dB SPL handling decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 144 dB maximum SPL rating. Sources louder than this threshold — such as close-miked drums or guitar cabinets — risk distortion, so buyers needing higher headroom must choose a different model. For typical speech, vocals and acoustic instruments the headroom is ample.

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Price $142.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the AT2020 capsule need periodic cleaning or replacement?

The condenser capsule is a sealed low-mass diaphragm with no user-serviceable parts; keep the supplied shockmount and pop filter in place to protect it from moisture and dust.

What limits continuous recording sessions with this setup?

The microphone handles up to 144 dB SPL before distortion, so the practical limit is the loudest source you place in front of it rather than the mic itself.

How much noise or heat does the MBA38 boom arm add during all-day use?

The MBA38 is a passive 38-inch reach arm with no motor or electronics, so it adds zero fan noise, heat or power draw to the signal chain.

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