The AT2020USB-X is a reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+ microphone. The AT2020USB-X was specially designed to meet the needs of content creators, making it the best microphone for streaming, podcasting, recording music, gaming and video recording. This Audio-Technica microphone offers the critically acclaimed, award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of a plug-and-play USB-C operation with a custom desk stand.This content creator microphone ensures extremely clear, natural sound reproduction thanks to the high-resolution A/D convertor (up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate). This USB-C microphone proves itself to be a high-quality microphone for recording music at home by using directional pickup (cardioid) that keeps the focus on your voice or another chosen sound source. The smooth, extended frequency response is also ideally suited for streaming, podcasting, and music and video production.Main Features:Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage useBuilt-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphoneSoft-touch capacitive mute button on body to quickly and silently mute audio at the microphoneHigh-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction.The two-state LED indicator ring lights blue when powered and lights red when mutedDirectional pickup minimizes background noiseAccessories Included: Custom desk stand, USB-C to USB-A cable with USB-A to USB-C adapter.Specifications:Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenserPolar Pattern: CardioidFrequency Response: 20-20,000 HzPower Requirements: USB power (5V DC)Bit Depth: 16 bit/24 bitSample Rate: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHzControls: Headphone level control, Mix control, MuteWeight: About 373 g (13 oz)Dimensions: 142 mm (5.6″) long, 52 mm (2.0″) maximum body diameterOutput Connector: USB Type-CHeadphone Output Power: 110 mW (at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 32 ohms)Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini-jackSystem Requirements: Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey; USB2.0 compliantAccessories Included:Stand (AT8702)3/8″-16 to 5/8″-27 threaded adapterUSB cable (2.0 m (6.6′), USB Type-C – USB Type-A)USB conversion adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C)