Audio-Technica AT2040 USB Hyper Cardioid Dynamic USB Podcast Microphone

Audio-Technica AT2040 Updated to serve the needs of the modern podcaster, Twitch streamer, and content creator, the AT2040USB from Audio-Technica takes the analog original with all of its core features, such as a durable metal build, highly focused hypercardioid pickup, and integrated shock mount and pop filter, and adds a digital USB-C output with support for high-resolution audio capture, up to 24-bit / 96 kHz. Audio-Technica AT2040 You get plenty of handy onboard controls, including a high-pass filter that makes it easy to eliminate low-frequency rumbles from AC units and desk movement, a mix control for blending your voice with audio tracks from your computer, and a soft-touch, capacitive mute button to quickly and silently turn your mic off in case a guest goes off the rails. Audio-Technica AT2040 A Robust Classic, with Some New Tricks The AT2040USB sports all the celebrated core features of its analog sibling, including a warm, robust sound, a pro-grade metal body for long-lasting durability, and a highly focused hypercardioid polar pattern that will work wonders for content creators and podcasters trying to minimize room noises like humming computer fans or keyboard taps. Direct, Low-Latency Monitoring Ideal for content creators and podcasters, the AT2040USB includes a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack for direct, low-latency monitoring of your streams. The high-output amplifier provides up to 77mW of output at 32 ohms to drive demanding headphones. A Plethora of Onboard Controls Capacitive touch control with LED indicator for the mute function, allowing you to mute your mic quickly and silently during a stream. Switchable high-pass filter at 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave to eliminate rumbles. High-Fidelity Digital Conversion Rather than offer barebones digital specs, Audio-Technica built the AT2040USB in a forward-thinking manner, packing in a high-resolution digital converter for a range of optional sample rates. Main Features For Podcasts, VO, and Content Creation End-Address, Broadcast-Style Mic Digital USB-C Output Highly Directional Hypercardioid Pattern High-Fidelity Digital Conversion Specifications Primary Applications        Podcast, Web-Streaming, Conferencing, Videoconferencing Form Factor        Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount Intended Sound Sources               Vocals, Speech/Voice-Over Sound Field         Mono Operating Principle          Pressure Gradient Capsule                             1 x Dynamic Polar Pattern       Hypercardioid Orientation          End Address Circuitry               Solid-State Pad                       None High-Pass Filter  80 Hz, 18 dB/Octave Tone Adjustment              None Indicators             1 x Blue Ring LED (Mute, Status) On-Board Controls           Direct Monitor Blend, Headphone Volume, High-Pass Filter, Mic Mute Windscreen         Built-In Physical Color      Black Mounting             Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) Mounting Thread Size     5/8″-27 Female (3/8″-16 Female with Included Adapter) Included Case    None Included Filters  None Weight 0.6 kg Dimensions 14.53 × 5.2 × 5.2 cm