This microphone is perfect for someone who records on the go or mainly from home. It works great in open spaces and does a good job of not picking up background noise when recording. I have used it for some small demo work in public places if I need to record a quick idea or even a voice over.

In 1965, Intel CEO Gordon Moore famously predicted the speed with which computers would become more powerful and economical. The recent profusion of inexpensive, high-quality microphones might cause one to wonder if Moore's Law..

With inexpensive mics seemingly as common as guitar picks, one must ask, "Does the world need another cheap mic?" But after testing the AT2020 , my answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Because the AT2020 is anything but "another cheap mic." The AT2020 provides pleasant surprises in several areas.

The AT2020 is Audio-Technica's entry-level, side-address studio condenser mic. It brings the company's build quality and consistency into the same street price range ($100) as many of the Shanghai-made Neumann U87 look-alikes.

Audio-Technica's new AT2020 is unashamedly a 'no frills' mic, with basic standmount and a soft zip-up vinyl case. The polar pattern is a fixed cardioid, and there are no switches for pads or filters.

Inexpensive; Well engineered; Good sound on vocals and instruments

Noise level slightly higher than average

I am very satisfied with this product ... excellent quality, very stylish look, no complains thanks very nice quality crisp clear sound

This is an awesome mic for the price. I use mine for professional commercial voice-overs. Teamed with a dbx286 channel strip, I get really clean recordings that fit my voice just right.

Works like its advertised to. Don't have a lot of vibration problem in my"Studio", closet, but what little there is doesn't get through.

Purchased this product as a birthday present for my daughter. The picture shows USB connection; however, when it arrived, it wasn't the USB model - disappointing.

It runs off phantom power so if you are planning on using this for your computer I would suggest getting the USB version, i have heard nothing but good things about both microphones, Just wish i would've know I would need another device to make it work on my computor.