Audio-
Technica
AT2020
capturing capabilities and
the ability to handle high-
SPL situations such as one
might find directly in front
of a guitar cabinet. Like a
ribbon mic, you probably will
When you want to capture a
want to place the AT2020
big, sparkling guitar sound
back a few inches from the
with rich, three-dimensional
speaker and angle it slightly,
treble and mid-range
as condensers can get
content, as well as a burly
kind of crispy in the treble
bottom end, the SM57
frequencies when directly
is exactly the wrong tool
facing a speaker cone. Get
for the job. A condenser
this mic in the sweet spot,
mic, however, is perfectly
though, and you will be
suited to such an ambitious
rewarded with a complex,
goal, and with its low cost,
dynamic guitar tone that
rugged build, and accurate
actually sounds like what you
sonic characteristics, Audio-
hear in the room. The Audio-
Technica’s AT2020 condenser
Technica AT2020 can be
is the perfect 57 killer for
purchased brand new from
the musician with a modest
all the usual places for 99
home recording setup. This
dollars.
unassuming black cardioid
microphone is a very basic,
no-frills design free from any
filtering, pads, or switches.
It has zero features, other
than excellent sound
“... you will be rewarded
with a complex, dynamic
guitar tone...”
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