Audio-Technica ATR-2500X-USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone

Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use, the ATR2500x-USB plugs into your computer or other device, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. This large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, and is equipped with a high-quality analog-to-digital converter (24-bit, up to 192 kHz) for excellent fidelity. The mic also has a headphone jack with up/down volume control buttons for direct audio monitoring. The ATR2500x-USB comes with two 2 m (6.6') cables (USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A), a sturdy tripod desk stand, and a pivoting threaded stand mount that attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand. 

Features

• Side-address condenser microphone with USB output for easy connection to your computer
• Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use
• Built-in headphone jack lets you monitor directly from the microphone
• Controls on the front of the microphone allow you to easily adjust headphone volume
• High-quality A/D converter with 24-bit, up to192 kHz sampling rate
• Compatible with Windows and Mac
• Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Low self-noise – ideally suited for digital recording
• Sturdy tripod desk stand with folding legs is easy to set up and transport
• Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely to a conventional microphone stand
• Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance
• Includes two 2 m (6.6') cables: USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A

Specifications

ELEMENT    Condenser

POLAR PATTERN    Cardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE    30 – 15,000 Hz

POWER REQUIREMENTS    USB Power (5V DC)

BIT DEPTH    Up to 24 bit

SAMPLE RATE    44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz/192 kHz

VOLUME CONTROL    Headphone volume controlled by up/down buttons

WEIGHT    366 g (12.9 oz)

DIMENSIONS    155.0 mm (6.10") long,

50.0 mm (1.97") maximum body diameter

OUTPUT CONNECTOR    USB-C

HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER    10 mW @ 16 ohms

HEADPHONE JACK    3.5 mm TRS (stereo)

ACCESSORIES FURNISHED    Pivoting stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, tripod desk stand, 2 m (6.6') USB-C to USB-C cable (USB On-The-Go Compliant), 2 m (6.6') USB-C to USB-A cable