Audio-Technica 2020GM Cardioid Condenser Microphone Silver
Original price was: £89.00.£82.00Current price is: £82.00.
Price: £89.00 - £82.00
(as of Jun 10, 2025 19:10:34 UTC – Details)
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About Us
In the early 1960s at Tokyo’s Bridgestone Museum of Art, curator Hideo Matsushita hosted LP listening concerts, where people would experience vinyl records played on high-quality audio equipment. Matsushita was moved by the positive reactions guests had to the music, but was frustrated that the expense of high-fidelity listening prevented many people from experiencing it.
In 1962, Matsushita founded Audio-Technica with the vision of producing high-quality audio for everyone. And following this vision, he soon created the truly affordable phono cartridge, the AT-1, in the company’s small flat.
A Passion for Listening
Building on our passion for listening we have grown to design headphones, turntables and microphones, remaining a family business and retaining the belief that high-quality audio should be accessible to all.
Product Dimensions : 5.2 x 5.2 x 16.2 cm; 345 g
Manufacturer : Audio-Technica
ASIN : B09DL6DC59
Item model number : AT2020GM
Country of origin : China
Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
Ideal for project/home-studio applications
Customers say
Customers praise this microphone’s sound quality, noting it picks up even the most silent noises and delivers crystal clear voice reproduction. They appreciate its build quality, describing it as nicely constructed with a high-end shine, and find it easy to set up as a plug-and-play device. Customers find it excellent value for money, delivering stunning results, and one customer mentions its beautiful vintage warm sound. While the microphone’s clarity and build quality receive positive feedback, customers express disappointment about the lack of included cables.
11 reviews for Audio-Technica 2020GM Cardioid Condenser Microphone Silver
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Original price was: £89.00.£82.00Current price is: £82.00.
Matt –
Excellent microphone if paired with the right amp!
Excellent quality microphone that sounds absolutely amazing. While it needs a fair amount of gain from a preamp it is very responsive and sensitive to my voice. Itâs not gigantic either so I can happily have it in front of me. Build quality is excellent, with great metal construction.
Richard –
Incredible audio quality
Wow! What can I say, this mic sounds incredible. Very easy to use and the recording needs very little EQ. Super sound and very clear. Great on guitar and vocals, I’m sure other sound sources as well but that’s all I’ve tried. Very well made, it’s actually fairly heavy so keep that in mind if using a cheaper mic stand. The sound recorded with this At2020 is studio grade, you can easily make a very professional sounding song.
Amazon Customer –
Great microphone
This microphone is high quality, both in build and in audio quality. it is easy to setup with just needing to plug it in and following the included instructions to ensure that its volume is appropriate.The microphone comes included with a small tripod to mount it on to allow it to point towards the desired audio source (usually you). The microphone is a little heavy and the small tripod is prone to falling over if bumped but if you dont move it, it’s perfectly adaquate.It can pick up voices with crystal clear quality making this a good mic for talking or recording. I bought this microphone to talk to people over the internet and to record my guitar, for this it is excellent. It can pick up the softest of plucks and the hardest of strums just fine making music recordings possible with it.along with its mount, it comes with a small carrying bag and a 2m cable making it easy to place anywhere you need.When plugged in it automatically installs its required drivers which include a virtual audio cable. This allows you to switch software to output its audio back into your microphone. This is very useful for things like soundboards where you want to blend sound effects with your voice. The microphone has a dial on the device to adjust the blend between the microphone’s audio and its input from the virtual audio cable.The microphone also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack which allows you to hear your voice live without the delay usually caused from software’s audio monitoring. The second dial controls the volume of this monitoring feature. Neither dial however controls its output volume to the computer.Overall, this is a wonderful microphone. It has everything a person might need in an audio input device. While it may seem expensive, in terms of audio equipment this is an affordable option without sacrificing quality.
Stephen –
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Reliable. Probably outdated in 2025 but the quality is decent for the price. It’s not too big but does require phantom power and an arm stand for best practicality.
Martin K. –
Probably difficult to beat on price
This is a superior sounding microphone. I bought this for use on vocal and acoustic guitar. It is excellent for either, and for that matter with good positioning, both at the same time as a mono source. Unusually for a condenser of this design, it works well on close miking vocal with a pleasant proximity effect without excessive sibilance. It seems fairly resistant to plosives when used slightly off axis. A foam pop shield is available. (just make sure you get the right size â my mistake! at the very least it will keep the dust out). I already have two vintage large diaphragm mics from the 1990s and this is my opinion offers better sound quality than both. Having said that, it is at an entry level price, and considerably less expensive than either of the older ones were by far. It appears reasonably rugged and is well designed. It is of sufficient quality for professional studio use. I have an AT3525 (its ancestor) from the 1990s and an AKG C3000 (the original – Made in Austria version). Sonically, I believe the AT2020 is superior to both, however there are a few minor considerations. The polar field is fixed (there are more expensive models in the range that have multi polar patterns), there is no bass rolloff switch, there is no attenuation switch. So, if you’re not jumping around in front of it, or banging away on a nearby drum kit, or setting your Marshall to 11 those things shouldn’t be a problem. These are additional features available in more expensive models in the range, and if you donât need them, not important. The sound is airy on vocal, and there is a nice balanced bass end without being too boomy.There has been criticism of this mic for having inherent noise, I didnât find that an issue myself. (I use a Behringer UMC404HD interface on my PC)I don’t like the mounting system, I found the supplied mount can be awkward to position at different angles, and it cannot be used with other makes of mic. Itâs well made, but Iâm not convinced about the design. It wonât be a problem for everybody, but I find it a little cumbersome. If the mic is on a stand and rarely exchanged with another, then it wonât be an issue. It is however a fairly minor nuisance the way I work. There are suspension mounts available of course at additional cost. As a bodge, I got about 2 inches of 1 inch (external) diameter plastic hose that nicely fits over the XLR connector and the bottom of the AT2020 allowing it to be used in more generic mic holders.All in all, an excellent purchase. No regrets.
Asia Bleu –
Good for singers
Can confirm this will do the job if your using bandlabs on your phone, plug and play with an adapter. Vocal quality sounds great with singing, however if your doing direct monitoring (headphones in mic) you wont hear any autotune of fx your using, i get around this by just plugging my headphones straight to device. I have also used this during video conferences on my laptop and the quality is amazing! Condenses nicely. It feels luxury with the weight too. Volume controls on mic to choose if u want to hear the beat more or less, and volume control. Looks professional. Easy connectivity! Would reccomend for anyone on a budget !
Ten –
A professional-grade microphone with crisp, clear sound. Ideal for vocals or podcasting, it delivers excellent audio capture with minimal background noise. The gunmetal finish adds a sleek touch.
Cemil BaÅtürk –
Home Stüdyom içln kaliteli Ney kaydı alabileceÄim bir mikrofon arıyordum. DeepSeek akıllı zeka uygulaması bunu önerdi ve aldım. Ãok iyi sonuçlar elde ettim. Tavsiye ederim. Ãrün elime hızlı ve sorunsuz ulaÅtı.
Francisco Barroca –
Good sound at good price but takes a lot of space on a desk.
Bryan –
I like to sing. I’m a hobbyist that knows just enough about recording so that I sound really ignorant when talking to experts. However, I have had a few set ups over the years.My first set up ever was a live PA system that I cobbled together out of cheap equipment. That’s really the crux of anything musical. You start with something cheap, and then as you use it, you begin to discover its limitations. However, it’s best to not start with something expensive until you know exactly what you want, and that has been a big part of my journey.That first PA set up from over 25 years ago had an interesting attribute in that the microphones I had were really cheap on a website called Musicians Friend. I think I paid $20 each, and I bought four. Over the next five or six years, as I met with various other musicians and hobbyist studio jockeys, I kept hearing accolades over how awesome those old microphones were. They were Audio Technical mics, and they were the dynamic kind that needed an external boost to get to “the next level”. The beauty with that kind of mic is that you have a ton of freedom to do what you want to do with it, but you need external gear to do it. I played with that live set up for a few years, but I was ultimately limited on what I wanted to spend, and information on what I could do to make it better was limited in the early days of broadband internet.A few years ago, I discovered a now defunct website where musicians could collaborate on music virtually. I think it was called BandHub, and it was really an awesome place to get together. The community was very supportive of musicians of all skill levels, and the couple of times I had a harsh critic on that site who had nothing constructive to offer, the rest of the site banded up and send that individual packing. Meanwhile, I learned a lot about recording and singing on a couple of compilations I did on that site, and I was completely honest with folks that my primary purpose there was to learn and have fun while doing it. I really do wish I could find one bloke I collaborated with on a Phil Collins song. He was so patient with me, offering me tons of tips on how I could improve my technique that I owe him a ton of thanks.But that all is a digression. Moving from a PA set up to a computer recorded sound required a bit of customizing. I wanted to get something that was as easy to set up as possible, and a condenser mic was the best option for that. My first foray was an entry level mic made by Samsung. It worked okay for a few years, but I eventually began to learn its limitations.Primarily, the issue I had with that mic was that it was too easy to overdrive. When I first bought it, it wasn’t as much of an issue due to the fact that my singing technique wasn’t very polished. As I’ve taken voice lessons and worked on my discipline, I’m finding that it’s incredibly easy to overdrive the mic, and I was unable to find any kind of a setting where I could actually hear myself on the monitor without the overdrive happening.So I was off to get a new mic, and I’ll tell you flat out that there are two brands when it comes to audio equipment, based on what I have tried, that rank head and shoulders above all else. Audio Technica is one of those brands, and this appears to be their “entry level” version of a condenser mic. I figured it had to be better than the Samsung one I was using, and I was right.I’ve been using this for about three days now, and I’ve been experimenting with different set ups to get the best sound. My favorite part of this mic, though, is the gain control to toggle the monitor between the microphone and the other input. This is great for monitoring, as it doesn’t affect the sound output at all. I can make this mic overdrive, but I was able to find some settings where I can go all out and still return a decent sound.You can spend a lot of money on this type of equipment. I think I got a pretty darn good deal here for $150. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that in order to upgrade again, which I might have to do in a few more years, I’m looking at a dollar value with a comma in it. I’ll cross that bride when I get to it. For now, I’m trying to figure out which is better. Singing directly into the mic with an external pop filter, or singing just above or below the mic without a pop filter.
Aamir Shehzd –
Great product