Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP review: stripped down yet feature-rich
Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP: Two-minute review While the Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP is not quite as feature-rich as many of the best USB mics available right now, it is still a strikingly good sounding mic that most users will be happy to use as their main mic. Yes, it’s missing things like multiple polar patterns, but there are enough features on hand that only those planning on recording multiple sources like hosting a guest on a podcast will find this mic limiting. In fact, this is a souped up version of the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X , which enjoy a four out of five star rating from us. Of course, the extra features on the “XP” version come at an extra cost. And, it’s even more expensive compared to the XLR-equipped AT2020 that every struggling musician and their little brother owns. But, if you want the most possible features while sticking with Audio-Technica, a brand that’s been renowned for its microphones for a long time, then the Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP is the model...