Plug and Pod - The Audio-Technica AT-2005USB Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

This rugged handheld microphone plugs right into your computer's USB port to function seamlessly with your favorite recording software for digital recording, or use the XLR output to connect with a conventional mic input. The AT-2005USB offers quality analog-to-digital conversion and excellent fidelity, and has a headphone output with level control for monitoring, with a cardioid polar pattern reduces intrusion of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, making this microphone ideal for podcasting, home studio, field recording, voice over, or live performance.

• Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
• Extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voice over, and on-stage
• Headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
• Easy-to-use volume controls on the bottom of the microphone
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation
• Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable table-top use
• Threaded stand clamp attaches securely to the supplied tripod or conventional mic stand
• USB and XLR cables are included
• On/off switch functions for both USB and analog operation
• Compatible with Windows and Mac

SPECIFICATIONS

• Element: Dynamic
  
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 50-15,000 Hz
• Power Requirements: USB Power (5V DC)
• Bit Depth: 16 Bit
• Sample Rate: 44.1 Khz/48 KHZ
• Controls: On/Off Switch;Headphone Volume Control
• Weight: 266 G (9.4 Oz)
• Output Connector: USB-type/XLR-type
• Headphone Output Power: 10 mW At 16 Ohms
• Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm TRS (Stereo)
• Dimensions: 183.6 mm (7.23 inch) Long, 51.0 Mm (2.01 inch) Maximum Body Diameter
• System Requirements: Macintosh Mac OS X; USB 1.0 Or 2.0; 64 MB Ram (Minimum)
• Windows: XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 10; USB 1.0 Or 2.0; 64 MB Ram (Minimum)

Manufacturer: Audio-Technica
Model: AT2005USB
SKU: I298321-GA9302024A-59-WHXX
UPC: 042005175154

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