Audio Technica AT2040 – Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Overview

AT2040
The AT2040 dynamic XLR microphone brings broadcast-quality, professional and crystal clear recording to podcasters, streamers, YouTubers and content creators alike.

Based on the bestselling BP40 broadcast microphone, the AT2040 features a multistage windscreen with nonwoven filter and high-quality foam mesh that provides excellent pop and hiss filtration. The integrated shock mount prevents unwanted noise and vibration that can be passed through even the best tripods and boom arms.

The AT2040 dynamic microphone is designed with a highly directional, hypercardioid pattern, keeping the recording focused on your voice and your voice alone. This also eliminates unwanted room and background noise – ensuring professional and high-quality broadcasting.

Audio-Technica’s AT2040 comes with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter and a luxury soft protective pouch for easy and safe transportation.

Highly Directional Voice Capture
The Perfect Podcasting Mic
Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum vocal isolation for professional-quality sound.

Internal Pop Filter
Clean Articulation
The AT2040’s multistage foam mesh windscreen includes a nonwoven filter to allow close-up use without annoying pops

Integrated Shock Mount
Quiet, Professional Performance
The mic features a specially designed, integrated shock mount that tames any noise, shock and vibration that might be transmitted through a mic stand, boom or mount.

Basic Dynamic Microphone Characteristics
Why Choose a Dynamic Over a Condenser?

Dynamic Mic Characteristics

Minimizes room noise – perfect for sonically untreated rooms
Smooth audio capture with classic warm broadcast sound
Robust construction with no external power requirements
Condenser Mic Characteristics

Extremely sensitive – picks up the subtlest sounds in any environment
Very articulate audio with a detailed high-frequency capture
Requires external power to operate (phantom or battery)1 / 2

FEATURES
Dynamic microphone delivers war, assertive broadcast sound that’s perfect for podcasting

Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise

Multistage foam mesh windscreen provides superior internal pop filtering

Integrated shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts

Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear for maximum vocal isolation

SPECIFICATIONS

Microphones
Element Dynamic
Polar Pattern Hypercardioid
Frequency Response 80-16,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
Impedance 600 ohms
Weight 615 g (21.7 oz)
Dimensions 145.3 mm (5.72″) long, 52 mm (2.05″) maximum body diameter
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included AT8487 mounting clamp, 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter, Pouch
Audio-Technica Case Style R13

What’s in the box
1 x Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone
1 x AT8487 Mounting Clamp
1 x 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 Threaded Adapter
1 x Microphone Pouch