• Reviews around sound (4.40 of 5)

    Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

    • well - some popping​ sounds but need to get this resolved
    • The only complain: it needs a sponge filter for a clear sound on Ps and Fs.
    • The sound from it is fantastic for YouTube, and podcasting
    • Every podcast I record has loud knocking sounds that come from that USB connection
    • The gain will create a fuzzy sound in the background
    • excellent sound pickup.
    • Without gain the sound was feeble…as soon as we turned the gain knob clockwise to increase the sound, it started inserting white noise in the recording which was definitely not pleasing
    • That said, you still need to speak loudly to have a proper recorded sound and use a foam around the microphone to reduce sensitive "tsss" or "sshh".
    • I make vlogs on my youtube channel quite a lot and this definitely has a great sound to it
    • Great sound for recording
    • I actually like the sound of my voice because of this mic
    • Great sound, I needed something that wouldnt pick up too much background noise since I work from my home office
    • Only drawback is that you must get right on top of it to get the best sound.
    • Great sound capture.
    • Great sound
    • Pros:- Good sound.- Direct mic feed to your headphones via headphone
    • As a podcaster, it really helps record great sound
    • No Match for this microphone if you would love to record crystal clear sound in noisy area
    • Excelent sound quality both ways USB and analogic.
    • I love it and the sound is really clear without any filter
    • You also have to be really close to the microphone to get the best sound
    • The sound on this mic is incredible
    • great sound
    • I get a clear, natural sound with no line noise...every time
    • It produces clear sound for voice and can be connected via USB, which is how I normally use it, or via XLR, which is how I occasionally use it in conjunction with a portable Tascam audio recorder
    • The voice, when played back, has a cool sound to it and deep voices sound very natural
    • The mic sounds pretty decent out of the box as I mentioned before, but with good technique and a bit of production, one can get a really good sound out of this inexpensive little thing.
    • The mic sounds pretty decent out of the box as I mentioned before, but with good technique and a bit of production, one can get a really good sound out of this inexpensive little thing.
    • Has great sound and it even makes my room more like an office.
    • I used it for video conferencing and a podcast and it gave a crystal clear sound
    • Then, the next time I used it, the sound was nearly inaudible it was so quiet
    • Sound is really good for my needs
    • I love the sound on this thing
    • Versatile mic, no issues, great sound.
    • The sound is pretty incredible given what I paid for this thing.
    • So I wanted something that would give me the crisp clean sound that my headsets just weren't giving me
    • It helps me commentate better and the people I film with say it is very great sounding
    • purely!The microphone very sensitive - takes a sound even that that is audible on the street
    • Great sound, good build
    • Sure, it's not a high end mic, but it serves its purpose and records good clear sound
    • Pros:Great sound when recording or on Skype calls and live streams
    • It has a great sound and great features for the cost.
    • quality, ease of install and good sound
    • The sound is clean and clear
    • At only $36, I was amazed at how great this microphone sounds
    • It certainly does the job, sounds great to me, works well, installed easy, overall a great product.need I say more
    • Solid sound, low background noiseCons
    • Sound is great for my youtube videos
    • The sound is clear and crisp and sounds amazing
    • Need to speak closely to the mike (2 to 3 inches) to keep the sound clear
    • Decent sound quality as well
    • This was used for my podcast show and the sound is crystal clear!
    • The sound is fantastic
    • These sounds aren't very loud and don't distract away from my
    • If you want a silent, professional-sounding microphone for quiet recordings (like audiobook narration), you will need to pay a bit more.
    • Excellent so far only picks up sound from immediate surrounds
    • Awesome crisp professional sound
    • Clear sound
    • Awesome mic sounds clear and has had no problems with my computer
    • The only thing that I hate is that the stand is pretty flimsy and would barely grip on to the mic, so I zip tied together and it made it a bit better, also the cable is absolute garbage, at least the one I received using it after a while if I just bump into it with my hand the sound will completely die until I take it out and insert it back in
    • Great design and good sound!
    • It has good quality, crisp sound
    • Fantastic sounding, looking, and quality build!
    • Awesome mic, sounds good and very simple to set up and use, clean recordings and the live monitoring is great
    • Feels sturdy with metal body and the sound quality is very good, especially when you run through XLR.With minimal editing you can get a very rich sound out if the kit
    • Warm sound.
    • (A free sound editing
    • -I have a question if to buy a sound card it is possible also to improve a sound?
    • Great sound, fast shipping, and excellent price
    • Once the fuzzy background sound is eliminated, my voice sounds nice, clear and proffesional
    • and it was really cheap and produces great quality sound
    • I use it for my podcast and it has greatly improved my sound
    • Anyhow, I make this sound like a problem, the sensitivity offers the ability to fine tune my sound, which is probably overkill for voice-overs and plain talking voice, but hey, I'll take it
    • Pros:- Produces some good sounding audio when about 5 inches from the mouth.- Very good for single
    • It doesn't pick up much room noise and my voice sounds clear as day.
    • This mic produces a bold rich sound that I've been looking for since day 1 and without a hum or white noise in the background
    • It works really well and the sound is incredible
    • The sound from this mic is clear (but there's a 'but' below coming up in the Cons section on this)
    • Sound is amazing no problems the only thing that bugs me is the bright blue light
    • Mic works perfectly, sound is as expected and very easy to set up
    • but, as great as the reviews sounded, I wanted to go for something a bit smaller and more portable, so I looked at the Audio-Technica line
    • All that said the sound is very clear and hardly picks up any background noise at all.
    • So I needed a cheap, good sounding mic to use on my iMac so that my sound quality stayed at least similar to my other segments when I did interviews
    • Sound is clear and crisp
    • It's got a very clear sound, but when you compress the audio in a software you have to make sure that you keep it at the highest quality settings
    • It had a clear, somewhat dry sound that one might expect of a good PA mic.
    • The only complaint I have is that it picks up a lot of background noise but mess with the settings on your computer a bit and you should be able to eliminate most of it but still keep a good sound!
    • The sounds great when I'm not getting knocking noises from the fact that the USB cord doesn't sit securely in the plug
    • Then you can use some nice microphone like this ATR2100 because it is not only the mic that make your sound crisp and clear but the place and how to do the editing and remove noise and
    • The sound is crisp and clear, you can hardly tell the difference between this mic and the AT2020
    • Sound isn't much better than some 10$ mics, the stand broke within 10 minutes of use (The metal completely destroyed the plastic threading on it), I'm not even using it at the moment and switched back to my old headset
    • I bought the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone to produce a better sound on recorded podcasts and webinars, and this mic delivers!
    • The sound really was good.
    • The sound is crystal clear and you rarely hear the background or static noise you would get from your built-in microphone
    • Tweak the eq and the compressor, you will get a very decent sound via this mic.
    • ) Lower range sounds reasonably rich, with high range more airy.-Sound quality is great, can't complain if you factor in the cost
    • It has a warm sound to it, really good for podcasts
    • The sound is crisp and clear
    • Pros:- Good sounding, easy to set up microphone- Direct
    • Great sounds and excellent mic for budget
    • Nice sound, good bass response
    • I really like the sound- crisp, full, and focused
    • extremely good sound
    • the perfect choice!The sound is very nice, you can hear yourself when you're using the mic so you can modulate the sound of your voice
    • Having used a blue snowball mic recently, i would say the sound is similar but this mic feels like its sound is slightly better, and has better compatability with a range of equipment
    • The next day I tried to use it, the sound was EXTREMELY quiet, I could barely hear myself talk
    • but I practically have to have my lips right against it to get clear sound.
    • The sounds great when I'm not getting knocking noises from the fact that the USB cord doesn't sit securely in the plug
    • Sound is clear
    • your sound becomes feeble
    • So I needed a cheap, good sounding mic to use on my iMac so that my sound quality stayed at least similar to my other segments when I did interviews
    • This is a great sounding mic for the price.
    • Sound is amazing no problems the only thing that bugs me is the bright blue light
    • The sound is crisp and clear
    • It provides good sound
    • Mic sounds nice.
    • OK, now for the Cons: As many have said already, and its true and has been my experience also, this mic does not put OUT sound very well
    • Great quality sound and easy set up!
    • You will still need a quiet, carpeted room to record in but that's ALL you will need to get a great, clear sound.
    • Well Worth the money twice over, really great sound from this mic, buy from the USA its much cheaper and postage was
    • Well Worth the money twice over, really great sound from this mic, buy from the USA its much cheaper and postage was
    • It produces clear sounds and is easy to install and use
    • Sounds great, and captures sound clearly but does definitely need a pop screen
    • This is such a nice sounding microphone, I even purchased a second one.
    • HORRIBLE sound quality
    • The sound is great, it gives you a clear sound and doesn't take in background noises like your pc fan or other sounds
    • so some tweaking of positioning and levels have helped isolate my voice from the surrounding sounds pretty well, and it easily attached to the boom arm I used.
    • and you get top quality sounds.
    • This is a Dynamic mic, its made to pic up the closes sounds the best
    • The sound quality is excellent, voice sounds crisp and clear and not low and thin like some cheaper mics sound.
    • Amazing quality sound
    • These sounds aren't very loud and don't distract away from my
    • Great sound!
    • This microphone has great sound, and is easy to set up
    • but I'm honestly blown away at how incredible these Mics sound
    • Outstanding sound, and works well either as either a USB or on a normal mixer.
    • Excellent sound, slight presence rise at about 2K, peaks a bit higher at 5K. Amazing for around $36 on Amazon, and it sounds better than some AT mics I''ve used that cost a couple hundred dollars; less peaky and intrusive in the high mids
    • Amazing sound from an inexpensive mic.
    • It has a nice sound to it
    • As for the mic, if you are familiar with the AT 2020, this mic has the same rich sound, with a little better wind screen
    • Other than that it is a great sounding
    • A little pricey, but when it comes to microphones you get what you pay for and this product gives clear voice sound without picking up a lot of background noise.
    • It is lightweight and it puts out a nice clear Chris sound.
    • Very good sound and versatility for the cost
    • Still loving the sound I get out of it!
    • Fantastic USB mic, no sound board needed, excellent sound.
    • Loving my ATR2100 and has improved the sound on my podcasts!
    • The sound is awesome and the fact that it is a USB mic makes recording directly into the computer extremely easy.
    • The mic's sound is excellent , and high quality
    • This is a good sounding mic when it actually DOES work
    • Good sound for the price point.
    • I bought it to give my presentations a clean sound, even after updating my computer software, it still hasn't worked.
    • Great product, great quality, great sound
    • What a beautifully good sound microphone
    • The mic gets good sound, with little background noise for me
    • I've been using this mic for voice over and narration work and the sound is perfect
    • I use it to record the Church podcast, great sound.
    • Versitle, functional, good sound
    • removes a great amount of noise giving you crystal clear sound
    • The sound is so rich and beautiful
    • Really good sound for the money and no latency (hearing yourself slightly after you speak causing an echo) when monitoring with headphones as long as you plug them into the microphone base.
    • The only thing I would recommend this mic for would be for better-than-a-cheap-headset sounding Skype, Discord or TeamSpeak/Vent conversations but not for audio recordings
    • The self-noise is quiet (below -60dB for the levels I record at), so it may be just fine if you are recording loud sounds (like loud singing) or if you are just narrating YouTube videos or a pod-cast
    • The sound is very clear and it works on computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8
    • BETTER SOUND FROM THE MICROPHONE, VERY, VERY DISSAPOINTED IN DEED.
    • The gain will create a fuzzy sound in the background
    • The cad u37 has a crisper sound and therefore in my opinion way better for podcasts, voice-overs and rapping etc
    • And amazing full presence sound and amazing noise rejection
    • Very good quality sound and great for recording your voice or an instrument
    • This has a great sound to the mic
    • The sound is clear and can be plugged into your laptop.
    • Not quite as "bright" a sound as some higher end mic's, but great for voice over, audio book type work.
    • The sound is sharp and clear
    • Nice sound, easy to use on a Mac
    • Good microphone with stand, produces clear sound recording especially for voice overs, Podcast etc
    • Hands-down these provide excellent sound and my colleagues and clients feel that it sounds just as great as microphones that are 3-4 times the price
    • Sound is clear
    • the sound is so clear
    • Waited and bought a Scarlett 2i4 to use the XLR since some said it had a better sound through the direct connection.
    • Excellent sound on par with any top microphone
    • I had a little bit of a learning curve on how to get the best sound out of the ATR2100, but since I got it working right with Garageband it has been smooth recording.
    • Instead, I've been saving as wav, and it gives me a nice clear sound
    • Clear sounding and inexpensive
    • People tell me I need a pop filter so the sounds get better, but I havnt gotten around to buy one
    • but I've also recorded some music with it, amazing sound
    • This mic sounds great, works well and is easy to connect
    • Overall, very great sound for the price
    • Great sound
    • Really clear sound in my tests so far although I do need to go and fix the volume, it seems very low by default.
    • easy to use and good sound.
    • Clean sound, even with USB, slightly better through a mixer with a regular mike cable instead
    • Great sound and easy to setup
    • Having used this Mic for quite a while, originally I was absolutely in love, but of late it has been giving me a lot of issues, static, and weird sounds, which is a real shame, and I have no idea why...
    • If you are on the go the USB works great and produce good quality recordings, however if you are in the studio and connect it to the mixer you then can fine tune the sound to the sweet spot of your liking
    • I wanted that a sound of a flute was softer too deep (I have to tell that the microphone takes a sound - a timbre of a flute well without distortions on high-pitch tones
    • Without a doubt this is the kind of quality you'd probably find in a $150 mic, it has that very distinctive sound that you'd normally hear on the radio - soothing and soft with clarity yet has the right amount of punch, there is some minor popping but could be remedied with a cheap windsockIt comes with microphone holder, stand, XLR & USB
    • nice sound, nice price
    • Excellent sound, build quality, etc
    • The sound is superb and you can even MONITOR YOUR DRY SIGNAL FROM THE MIC!!!So crucial for recording in Ableton
    • This microphone sound is impeccable
    • Very clear, crisp sound, definitely worth the money
    • I'm using mine for voice acting, the sound is clean almost no hiss, what there is cleans up very easily
    • Great sound in the beginning, but after 10 months it has stopped working about 75% on the time.
    • As long as you have some decent sound editing skills this mic will be good enough.
    • Durable clear sound
    • I love the sound but they just die with the lightest use.
    • The versatility is awesome sounds super great.
    • This microphone works well for the low price point, a great replacement for the built in mic on my computer, I am using it to create teaching videos and the sound is pretty good
    • I love the sound but they just die with the lightest use.
    • It is sturdy, and provides a nice sound
    • So far so good, Great sound and great price
    • This mic captured my voice at such a clear and smooth sound, I honestly couldn't believe how clear the mic sounded
    • I love it so far, especially how rich the sound is
    • I'm using mine for voice acting, the sound is clean almost no hiss, what there is cleans up very easily
    • Rich professional sound for the money.
    • Great sound per dollar spent.
    • The sound is clear and my listeners have commented on the improvement in sound quality.
    • Predictably the best sound was at about 9" directly in front as it is a cardio mic and they pic up sound best from directly in front, reducing the input from the rear and sides
    • Honestly, it doesn't pick up sound well enough
    • If not, right up in personal gives you the best clear sounds
    • The sound is clear
    • Really enjoying this mic for my podcast, I'll most likely be purchasing a second for my cohost because the sounds are so clear
    • Product didn't work and had a static sound when recording no matter how things were hooked up
    • very clear sound and very easy to work with.
    • The sound is beautiful, I use it for streaming online and talking in VoIP.I was so torn between this and a Blue Snowball, but after looking at the reviews and hearing how both sounded back to back, I knew I had to get this
    • The sound is perfect and it does not pick up any outside noise
    • But when I plugged in my new Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB mike, I was STUNNED by the far superior sound this bad boy was giving me compared to what I once had
    • If the mic were a "hot" mic, the sound would be distorted when you raised your voice, and your vocal levels would obviously be too loud
    • The sound is very clean, without any hiss
    • The ATR2100 (with a foam windscreen) sounds amazing, picking up my voice beautifully while not picking up a lot of background noise, such as the refrigerator or cars passing outside
    • You don't need a very expensive mic to get a good sound
    • the sound is so perfect and does not sound like a generic microphone, the sound is legit and it was worth buying it other then the stand breaking, it doesnt matter because attached with my spidermount and my
    • And the audio sounds great just make sure to download aducity to make it sound better
    • the mic has to be within 3 feet of your mouth and directly across from it, but provided you do that the sound is crisp and top quality
    • I've learned how to mix by being an Utaite (singer that covers Vocaloid, etc etc) and learning what it takes to achieve a great sound
    • The product includes a minitripod that screws in to a plastic piece that holds the mic... and while this plastic "clip" for holding the mic is useful (it can be attached to a bigger stand), the minitripod itself is almost useless, since it won't get the mic anywhere near your mouth, and being a dynamic mic, distance between the mouth and the mic, as well as the orientation (it's a cardioid type) is of the essence in order to get the best sound
    • So far great mic and easy to use and awesome sound after recording a few things
    • Great sound for my podcast
    • Very flexible for what you are using it for and sounds fantastic.
    • The static background sounds will not go away.
    • nice sound for price
    • great sound - perfect for easy recording
    • great sound - perfect for easy recording
    • The sound is so clear
    • Love this microphone, sound quality is amazing and everyone I speak to is shocked at how crisp the sound is.
    • Sound is great for vocal tests
    • Great sounding mic with useful features
    • Suggestions: If you don't want room noise (even quiet thing like the gentle sound of wind blowing out of your aircon registers may be detected), use a dynamic mic
    • I get VERY good amateur sound out of a simple microphone-free audio editing software setup