Audio-Technica AT2020

Pros: It's nicely priced, and looks good (meaningless detail)!

Cons: It's not a great acoustic instrument microphone.

The Bottom Line: I believe it's a great condenser microphone, at very reasonable price, that is rugged and well designed, and is good for very specific applications of rapping, podcast, and broadcasting.

Review: A MOMENT OF TRUTH: If one could have a defining moment, as a creator, mixer, and producer of music; it usually lies within the purchase of a high quality condenser microphone. Audio-Technica presents that defining moment for me. After ...

Pros: 1) Extraordinary Customer Support. 2) Best Bang-for-the-Buck for under a C-Note.

Cons: No bass roll-off filter; no pre-attenuating pad.

The Bottom Line: For the home recording enthusiast, I don't believe you will find a mic with better sonic quality at this price.

Review: The name Audio Technica is certainly no stranger to those who demand quality audio products at reasonable prices. Now, with the introduction of the AT2020, they've just set the price/performance bar for studio-quality, large diaphragm condenser mics. ...