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#7 in Podcast Microphones

Audio-Technica AT2005USB

Name: Audio-Technica AT2005USB
Brand: Audio-Technica
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Audio-Technica

$69.00 – $89.00

Handheld-style hybrid USB/XLR dynamic microphone with a cardioid polar pattern optimized for speech. Built-in headphone jack with volume control and a rugged metal body designed for portable podcasting.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.1

User Sentiment

8.0

Value Score

9.2

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.9

Community

8.7

Availability

8.6

Pros

Durable metal construction
Headphone monitoring built in
USB and XLR versatility

Cons

Handheld form needs a stand
Low output requires boosting

Don't buy this if…

The low output level of this dynamic mic may require significant gain boosting which can introduce noise with budget preamps.

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