Audio-Technica AT2040

Audio-Technica AT2040 – Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Mic

Engineered for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, the AT2040 delivers broadcast-grade, crystal-clear voice capture. It combines a rugged, all-metal body with a built-in shock mount and multistage windscreen.

Key Features

• Hypercardioid dynamic capsule: Captures your voice with precision while minimizing ambient noise and room reflections
• Multistage windscreen: Foam mesh with non-woven filter guards against plosives and hiss without adding external filters
• Integrated shock mount: Suppresses mechanical noise from mic stands, boom arms, and handling
• Pivoting stand mount: Offers flexible angling and stability, with 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 adapter included
• Protective soft pouch: Keeps your mic safe during storage and transport

Customer Benefits

Record with confidence—focused voice isolation, built-in filtering, and shock resistance mean fewer distractions and cleaner audio.

Quick Specs

• Type / Polar pattern: Dynamic / Hypercardioid
• Frequency response: 80–16 000 Hz
• Sensitivity: –53 dB (approx. 2.2 mV / Pa at 1 kHz)
• Impedance: 600 Ω
• Output: XLR male (3-pin), no power required
• Construction: All-metal housing with internal shock mount
• Weight: ≈615 g
• Dimensions: Ø 52 mm × 145 mm

What’s in the Box

• Audio-Technica AT2040 microphone
• Pivoting stand mount (AT8487) with threaded adapter
• Soft protective pouch

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Excellent voice isolation with true broadcast-style hypercardioid pattern
• Built-in filtration and shock mounting reduce need for external accessories
• Solid, professional-grade build ready for studio or mobile use

⚠️ Cons:

• Requires a mic preamp or interface—no USB plug-and-play
• Heavy compared to other dynamic mics—may need sturdy mounting hardware

With its focused pickup, built-in isolation, and no-frills design, the Audio-Technica AT2040 is a professional dynamic mic that delivers clean, broadcast-quality audio effortlessly.