Audio-Technica has announced the AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, the latest addition to A-T’s line-up of 20 Series content creation products.

Building on A-T’s most recent USB condenser model and intended for streamers, podcasters and other content creators, the AT2020USB-XP includes the same silent touch-sensitive mute switch as the AT2020USB-X, built-in headphone jack with level control and personal mix control to allow for monitoring of the microphone, as well as plug-and-play USB-Type C operation.

Additions and improvements brought the AT2020USB-XP include a 192kHz sampling at 24 bits, three levels of noise reduction (via selector switch with LED indicator), automatic gain control (with LED indicator), and the inclusion of a clip-on pop filter.

The microphone’s directional pickup (cardioid) keeps the focus on voice or other chosen sound source, while its high-resolution A/D converter ensures clear, natural sound reproduction. A two-state LED indicator ring lights blue to indicate that microphone is receiving USB power and lights red when audio is muted at the microphone. The LED indicator also blinks when peak audio level is reached.

The microphone comes with a custom desk stand and clip-on pop filter, stand adapter, and 10ft (3.1m) USB-C to USB-A cable with a USB-A to USB-C adapter. A AT8455 shockmount, to absorb vibration noise, is sold separately.

More: www.audio-technica.com.