For streaming, podcasting or home studio recording, the Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB microphone shows off all its strengths to give you high-quality audio capture. Enjoy a sturdy metal build and a cardioid polar pattern.
2 m USB-C to USB-C cable and 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable
Microphone connection
USB-C
Headphone output
3.5 mm TRS stereo jack, direct monitoring from the microphone
Wireless technology
None (wired microphone)
Box contents
ATR2500x-USB microphone, pivoting mount, desk tripod, 2 x 2 m USB-C cables
Pop and shock protection
None (no windscreen or shock mount supplied)
Weight
366 g
Power supply
Via the computer's USB port (5 V DC)
Phantom power required
No (powered via the USB port)
Mounting
Desktop tripod and swivel mount on threaded stand
Mounting thread
5/8"-27
Technical specifications (continued)
Microphone type
Studio / desktop microphone
Capsule technology
Condenser
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Microphone use
Podcast & streaming
Power supply included
None (no power adapter supplied)
Wireless range
None (wired microphone)
Audio processing
None
Internal recording
None
Controls
On the front: headphone volume buttons, plus and minus
Lighting and indicators
Blue status indicator
Low-cut filter and attenuator
None
Impedance
None (USB-C digital output)
Conversion resolution
Up to 24-bit, 44.1 to 192 kHz
Management software
None
Warranty
1 year
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Frequently asked questions about this product
Does the ATR2500x-USB require an audio interface?
No: it is a USB mic that plugs straight into a PC or a Mac. No interface or preamp is needed between the mic and the computer.
What is the recording quality of the ATR2500x-USB?
24-bit at 192 kHz. This is a higher resolution than the 16-bit/48 kHz of entry-level USB mics: it leaves more headroom at the editing stage.
Can I listen to myself on headphones while recording?
Yes: a headphone output is built into the mic. You hear what it picks up, as it picks it up, without going through the computer's sound card.
Does this mic pick up room noise?
Its cardioid polar pattern focuses it on what is in front of it and attenuates the sides. Combined with its condenser capsule, it limits the pickup of ambient noise without acoustic treatment of the room.
Is this Audio-Technica microphone sturdy?
It has a metal construction, which Audio-Technica highlights as a sign of durability — a point that sets this model apart from the plastic bodies in the same price range.
What uses is the ATR2500x-USB intended for?
For streaming, podcasting and home studio recording. It is a desktop mic, designed for close-up voice recording in front of a computer.
Is this Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB microphone new and under warranty?
Yes, it is a new Audio-Technica product, a cardioid condenser USB mic. The invoice serves as the warranty document, for a period of 1 year. Keep it in case a defect is found.
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