Professional content creators demand broadcast-quality audio that matches their creative vision, and the AT2040USB dynamic microphone rises to meet this challenge with exceptional vocal clarity and plug-and-play convenience. This versatile microphone combines the proven performance of Audio-Technica’s AT2040 dynamic design with seamless USB connectivity, making it the perfect choice for podcasters, streamers, and digital content creators seeking studio-grade results without complex setup requirements.
The AT2040USB excels in live streaming environments where pristine audio quality can make or break audience engagement. Its natural frequency response captures rich, powerful low frequencies whilst maintaining crystal-clear highs, giving YouTubers and streamers the professional edge they need to stand out in today’s competitive content landscape. The microphone’s dynamic design ensures consistent performance across various recording scenarios.
Built with a highly directional hypercardioid pickup pattern, this microphone effectively isolates vocals whilst rejecting ambient noise such as computer fan hum and room acoustics. The narrower pickup angle compared to standard cardioid designs provides focused vocal capture that’s particularly beneficial for gaming streamers and content creators who need clear communication with their audience. The robust metal construction features an integrated shock mount that minimises handling noise and vibration, whilst the internal pop filter guards against harsh plosive sounds.
For creators requiring additional isolation from stand-transmitted vibrations, the optional AT8458a shock mount provides enhanced noise and vibration cancellation, making the AT2040USB a comprehensive solution for professional content creation across multiple platforms and recording environments.
- Dynamic broadcast microphone with plug-and-play USB functionality is perfect for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators
- Hypercardioid pickup focuses on your voice and minimises room noises and echo
- Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop protection
- Integrated shock mount tames noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts
- Built-in headphone jack with high-output amplifier and volume control enables real-time monitoring with excellent sound quality
- Mix control allows the microphone signal to be blended with prerecorded audio
- Silent soft-touch mute button provides convenient, reliable muting at the microphone
- High-resolution AD converter with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction
- Switchable low-cut filter controls unwanted low-frequency sound
- Two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when mic is powered on and lights red when it is muted
- Professional-grade metal body for lasting durability
- Includes mounting clamp and USB-C to USB-A cable (with USB-A to USB-C adaptor)



