A reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+ microphone, the AT2020USB-X is specially designed to meet the needs of podcasters, streamers, and other creators, offering the critically acclaimed, award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of plug-and-play USB-C operation. The microphone’s directional pickup (cardioid) keeps the focus on your voice or other chosen sound source, while its high-resolution A/D converter (up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate) ensures extremely clear, natural sound reproduction. The AT2020USB-X features a built-in headphone jack with volume control to let you directly monitor the microphone signal with no delay. It also offers a mix control to let you blend the microphone’s audio with audio from the computer, and has a silent touch-sensitive mute button to quickly and easily mute audio at the microphone. The microphone comes with a custom desk stand, 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter, and 2.0 m (6.6') USB-C to USB-A cable with a USB-A to USB-C adapter. Headphone output with mix control Headphone jack with volume control allows you to monitor the microphone signal with no delay. Mix control allows you to blend your microphone signal with computer audio. Mute button A soft-touch capacitive mute button is conveniently located on the body of the microphone to quickly and silently mute audio at the microphone. 24-bit/96 kHz sample rate High-resolution A/D converter with up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural so