Product Comparison: Audio-Technica AT2020-1 vs Blue Yeti

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Audio-Technica AT2020-1 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone

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Blue Yeti USB Mic for Recording & Streaming on PC and Mac

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General Specifications

Brand

Audio-Technica

Blue

Model

AT2020

Yeti

Origin

China

About the Product

Audio-Technica’s stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: the new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

Yeti is one of the world’s premium USB mic, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for podcasting, YouTube productions, game streaming, Skype and music. Yeti’s proprietary three-capsule technology enables cardioid, omni, bidirectional and stereo pickup patterns.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

6.38 in.

11.61 in.

Width

2.05 in.

4.72 in.

Depth

2.05 in.

4.92 in.

Weight

0.76 lbs.

1.2 lbs.

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Blue Yeti

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Blue Yeti

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Blue Yeti

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Blue Yeti

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Audio-Technica AT2020-1 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone

The weight feels very good in the hand. It is a durable microphone with a metal body.
The mic is very solidly built. It has a very nice weight to it and it definitely feels like it won't be breaking down any time soon
It's a sturdy unit with some weight to it so be sure your mic boom and stand can handle the weight.
Definitely impressed with its weight, style and function.
In my experience with it is a little gain heavy. So, make sure you buy a audio interface with it.

Blue Yeti USB Mic for Recording & Streaming on PC and Mac

The size is good and the handle and comfort to play is good.
Very nice-looking, substantial in weight. Versatile with configurations.
Easy to setup and create clear and crisp audio! Fairly large for the size.
Although fairly large in size, the quality of the product is evident. Large selection of settings.
It is very sturdy and has some weight to it. It looks and feels professional!

Features

Recording Patterns

Cardioid

Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional

Recording Sample Rates

16 bit/44.1 kHz

16bit / 48kHz

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

20 kHz

System Requirements

Windows, Mac OS X

Extras

The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology, Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm, Low self-noise – perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment

Hassle-Free Setup, The ultimate professional USB microphone, Tri-capsule array—three condenser capsules, Gain control, mute button,zero-latency headphone output, Unique positionable design, Perfect for vocals, musical instruments, podcasting, Plug and play with Mac and PC

Min. Frequency Response
Max. Frequency Response

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Blue Yeti

Audio-Technica AT2020-1

Blue Yeti

What customers say about "Features"

Audio-Technica AT2020-1 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone

The sound is great, clear, crisp, terrific. A huge improvement over my previous mic.
It came with a storage bag & a pivoting threaded stand mount. The stand mount is pretty nice.
This mic has great responsiveness with very little transient noise. Really great sound, especially through a good preamp
Low noise: I was actually quite surprised when I heard my test recording. Even after signal amplification, I do not hear much noise.
The storage bag is a little flimsy and doesn't have any kind of padding... it's less cushioned than a toiletries bag and I wouldn't feel safe using it for travel
The mic doesn't come with any cables, so I had to order one separate, but it was only a few bucks.
Weak bass: You won't hear much bass from this.

Blue Yeti USB Mic for Recording & Streaming on PC and Mac

Simple to use and records great sound. I use it to record podcasts and the multiple recording patterns are a godsend. I love this mic.
There are manual switches for both gain and recording patterns - stereo, omni, cardioid, and bi-directional.
It’s a very sensitive microphone, it picks up a lot of low and mid frequencies.
It also features a 3.5mm standard audio jack port which allows you to plug in earphones to get real time monitoring. I really like it.
Amount of background noise and static detracts from what should be professional quality.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FC

CE, RoHS

Other Information

MSRP

99.00 $

129.99 $

Manufacturer

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