Question 1

Is this a one-directional mic? I was told that a one-directional mic is best for recording podcasts.

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Yes, and it's very important to be speaking INTO THE BLUE LIGHT behind the screen. That's the one-directional "sweet spot." And, you didn't ask, but I record (as do most of my professional colleagues now stuck at home) into the free software "Audacity." Some have found that If you plug in the mic AFTER you load Audacity, it may not recognize AT2020+ as a microphone choice and while it may still record, the results will be unsatisfactory.  If or when that happens, just restart Audacity AFTER plugging the USB into your computer and click on the AT2020+ option.

Question 2

is it possible to listen to a downloaded .mp3 instrumental (NOT instrument) on my PC and hear that while i record over it using this mic?

Accepted Answer

Yes, using the monitor dial on mic itself, toggling between PC sound and your own, or setting accordingly until balance suites you.   (using plugged in headphones into mic)

Question 3

Does this work with windows 10?  I need someone who actually uses it on win10 machine, not someone selling them. I have at2020 not working w/ win10.

Accepted Answer

Yes, I'm running Windows 10 with Audacity recording software. By the way, with this one-directional mic, it's very important to be speaking INTO THE BLUE LIGHT behind the screen. That's the one-directional "sweet spot." And, you didn't ask, but I record (as do most of my professional colleagues now stuck at home) into the free software "Audacity." Some have found that If you plug in the mic AFTER you load Audacity, it may not recognize AT2020+ as a microphone choice, and while it may still record, the results will be unsatisfactory.  If or when that happens, just restart Audacity AFTER plugging the USB into your computer and click on the AT2020+ option.

Question 4

How is the AT2020PLUS different from the regular AT2020?

Accepted Answer

I have both.  The AT2020 was great for general recording purposes, but for singing or voiceover I do LOVE the monitor jack and the slider.  The slider will let you balance what comes into your monitor (your earbuds, headphones, whatever you plug in to the jack) so you can choose how much of the mic versus the PC comes into your ears.  This gets important because if you rely on the PC to feed your voice back to you, there is a slight signal delay that can get awkward.  You don't have to use the monitor, and it doesn't affect the act of recording.  Hope that helps!

ASIN	B00B5ZX9FM
Antenna Location	Singing, Streaming
Audible Noise	74 Decibels
Audio Sensitivity	10 Decibels
Best Sellers Rank	#493 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #11 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
Brand	Audio-Technica
Built-In Media	Microphone
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Headphone
Connectivity Technology	USB
Connector Type	USB
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,789)
Enclosure Material	Stainless Steel
Frequency Response	48 KHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00700315919256, 04961310118747
Hardware Platform	PC
Item Dimensions	6.4 x 2 x 2 inches
Item Type Name	Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, Black, With Built-In Headphone Jack & Volume Control, Perfect for Content Creators
Item Weight	2.3 Pounds
Manufacturer	Audio technica
Mfr Part Number	AT2020USB PLUS
Microphone Form Factor	Table Array
Model Name	AT2020USB+
Model Number	AT2020USB PLUS
Number of Channels	1
Polar Pattern	Unidirectional
Power Source	Corded Electric
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	74 dB
Special Feature	Corded
UPC	042005178988
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	2 year warranty on parts and labor.

Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, with Built-in Headphone Jack & Volume Control, Perfect for Content Creators (Black)

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