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

style:ATR2100-USB The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR o...

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(108 reviews)
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(249 reviews)
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(41 reviews)
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(58 reviews)
Work

(42 reviews)
Cheap

(11 reviews)
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(21 reviews)
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(12 reviews)
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(17 reviews)
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Reviews around buy (4.73 of 5)

  • If you're debating against the Blue Yeti or the AT2020 versus this, but REALLY don't feel like spending the extra money, this is a great buy
  • Well-priced for the beginner and a great buy for the experienced podcaster who wants to do more.
  • But from someone who wanted a quality microphone that didn't cost a ton, this was a great buy, and all of my friends say it sounds awesome when I talk to them on skype/mumble/vent whatever
  • The microphone was delivered a week early, and was an excellent buy
  • However, in the last few weeks, I've noticed an issue where there's a static-y noise in my recordings and i haven't changed anything
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Reviews around value (4.59 of 5)

  • Other than that, it's a fantastic USB mic, not perfect as it is
  • Overall,i would give this microphone a rating of 5 stars for its cheap price and value for money.
  • Overall a good value and for its current price of 50 dollar range is a steal
  • This is a great value considering what other mics cost.
  • For the current price, $39.99, THIS IS A GREAT VALUE MICROPHONE
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Reviews around price (4.45 of 5)

  • Overall,i would give this microphone a rating of 5 stars for its cheap price and value for money.
  • Quality and a cheaper price is something it definitely delivers on
  • The stand is a bit short, and doesn't rotate very freely, but the microphone itself is a great budget microphone for anyone needing high-quality audio input at a cheap price.
  • Great sound quality from this microphone, fits all my needs for making videos, at a good price
  • The price isn't so great when you also have to buy a ten dollar mic stand
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Reviews around sound (4.40 of 5)

  • You don't need a very expensive mic to get a good sound
  • 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
  • Once the fuzzy background sound is eliminated, my voice sounds nice, clear and proffesional
  • I love the sound but they just die with the lightest use.
  • The mic gets good sound, with little background noise for me
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Reviews around product (4.36 of 5)

  • other than that its an amazing product with great quality.
  • I would not recommend this product (or its maker) to anyone.
  • ; I use Audacity), but after hooking it up to a different computer in a different room with a different program...same bad background noise, clear indicator of a bad product
  • Great product, will be looking at Audio-Technica in the future!
  • Great product, no need to spend more than what you would spend on this product.
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Reviews around microphone (4.26 of 5)

  • I was using a cheap logitech USB microphone for my voiceovers.
  • most recommend it if you are looking for a cheap microphone for music or video production
  • The ATR2100 has great quality and does not have this problem as it is a dynamic microphone.
  • The microphone is just amazing for the price at which its available
  • This is a fantastic microphone with really good sound quality
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Reviews around record (4.14 of 5)

  • If you're recording in an imperfect recording environment (which the vast majority of people are), this really allows you to get very good audio without worrying too much about acoustics
  • My son enjoys recording and this is a very good microphone he said
  • This is a nice microphone that offers clear recording and easy operation.
  • Pros:Great sound when recording or on Skype calls and live streams
  • I was so excited to receive this microphone because I could finally start recording my music but now, not even 3 months later, the place to plug the microphone into the usb cord is broken
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Reviews around usb (4.02 of 5)

  • Other than that, it's a fantastic USB mic, not perfect as it is
  • Outstanding sound, and works well either as either a USB or on a normal mixer.
  • I was using a cheap logitech USB microphone for my voiceovers.
  • This is by far the best USB microphone I have ever used
  • Outstanding sound, and works well either as either a USB or on a normal mixer.
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Reviews around work (3.98 of 5)

  • :NoneOverall:I'm loving my mic works well with my setup
  • great mic works well with everything I do only thing that's bad is the smell but it goes away after a while
  • This is pretty upsetting, but the actually microphone works quite well.
  • great mic works well with everything I do only thing that's bad is the smell but it goes away after a while
  • This one worked fine for a month and now is suffering the same issue where the USB port on the bottom of the microphone falls into the microphone, rending it useless
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Reviews around cheap (3.50 of 5)

  • Other than that, it's a fantastic USB mic, not perfect as it is
  • I bought this mic to use for recording voice overs for tutorial videos/lessons as well as for giving live webinars
  • I use it for acoustic recording, vocals/singing, as well as for YouTube
  • I own and operate an internet radio station with a few DJs and one of them recommended this to me - as I do a talk show myself
  • Well it worked as long as you held the cord a very specific way
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Reviews around ambient noise (3.22 of 5)

  • I use it for acoustic recording, vocals/singing, as well as for YouTube
  • Yes, I can hear what I'm recording, but I wanted to get this for audiobook narration in a relatively noisy room, but I can't very well read a book while I'm trying to swallow a microphone (since that's how close it has to be to my mouth to hear anything.
  • The ATR-2100 being a dynamic microphone means that it doesn't require 48V phantom power and it's less sensitive to ambient noise
  • Well it worked as long as you held the cord a very specific way
  • Yes, I can hear what I'm recording, but I wanted to get this for audiobook narration in a relatively noisy room, but I can't very well read a book while I'm trying to swallow a microphone (since that's how close it has to be to my mouth to hear anything.
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Reviews around lack (2.87 of 5)

  • Other than that, it's a fantastic USB mic, not perfect as it is
  • I feel FORCED to give a 2-star rating because of terrible support and lack of owning up to the manufacturer defect
  • Well it worked as long as you held the cord a very specific way
  • I use it for acoustic recording, vocals/singing, as well as for YouTube
  • It picks up the mids and highs pretty well, but seems to be lacking body, as opposed to the higher end AT2020, which sounds much more full but is similar in terms of sound in the mid and high ranges
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Reviews around headset (2.65 of 5)

  • I have the money) since my headset continues to degrade but after a few months now, the microphone is still in tip top quality.
  • Overall this mic has not been worth the money to me, its still better than a headset mic but not worth 75 dollars
  • The headset was much more easy to use in this regard, but as I said, the voice quality is years apart
  • Other than that, it's a fantastic USB mic, not perfect as it is
  • Well it worked as long as you held the cord a very specific way
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Reviews around plastic (2.61 of 5)

  • Definitely want to buy a separate mic stand cause the one that they give you is a piece of junk...made from cheap, flimsy plastic (it works but not very secure).
  • Build quality is great, not a cheap plastic Mic at all, metal body and it has a good weight in your hands.
  • , It wasn't appealing to have this nice solid mic and a cheap plastic stand, another thing I noticed is that if dropped the top part of the mic will open up
  • Yes, I can hear what I'm recording, but I wanted to get this for audiobook narration in a relatively noisy room, but I can't very well read a book while I'm trying to swallow a microphone (since that's how close it has to be to my mouth to hear anything.
  • Well it worked as long as you held the cord a very specific way
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Reviews around stand (2.49 of 5)

  • While the stand isn't the sturdiest -- it's easy to knock over because it's top-heavy with the mic on it -- it's enough to get you started
  • Looks awesome as well.4 stars only because the mic stand is terrible
  • The mic stand that came with the mic has issues with the mount, positioning and so on
  • But having to buy a proper mic stand AND a USB to XLR connector, which is easily another
  • When I put the mic on and turned the top the rings stripped so I had to put tape on it, if you get this then you should probably buy a better stand for it.
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Reviews around room noise (1.95 of 5)

  • It was not as good as i
  • Yes, I can hear what I'm recording, but I wanted to get this for audiobook narration in a relatively noisy room, but I can't very well read a book while I'm trying to swallow a microphone (since that's how close it has to be to my mouth to hear anything.
  • After about a month of minimal use the microphone seems to have blown an internal component and instead of barely picking up any room noise it now picks up almost everything
  • Picks up a fair amount of room noise, so positioning is important.
  • Audio is clear, doesn't pick up much room noise and it was cheap, can't say much more
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Reviews around lot (1.83 of 5)

  • I heard a lot about technical microphones and this doesn’t disappoint.
  • I came back on here and read some reviews and it seems like a lot of people have this problem which may be an issue with a loose connector on the mic
  • A lot of other reviewers have complaints about the “flimsy” stand, but I do not see so much wrong with it
  • so I can't give you great insight into how well the mic works, but I do like it a lot.
  • I came back on here and read some reviews and it seems like a lot of people have this problem which may be an issue with a loose connector on the mic
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Reviews around button (1.51 of 5)

  • The two little nifty buttons on the front of the mic are used to adjust gain (aka mic volume/sensitivity?) and also computer volume
  • If you found this review helpful then please hit that helpful button.
  • just fine only annoying thing is that Blue light you might go blind buttons feel cheap but it works that's all I care
  • The buttons are useless, or as far as I understood, they only raise / lower the main volume for the headphone that you plug in the mic... useless, but the mic sounds good.
  • (Set the volume BEFORE recording - the buttons made a loud clicking noise on my test recording when I tried adjusting volume during a recording)Metal construction - I expected more plastic on a microphone in this price range
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Reviews around background noise (1.38 of 5)

  • and i only have to edit out very little background noise.
  • Great background noise cut off - nice fidelity favoring high frequency - see video recorder to FCP at 41.5 - http://youtu.be/AdxeQ0QdjTQ
  • Its affordable, durable and excellent on cutting out background noise
  • Cons:- Theirs a lot of background noise that the mic picks up
  • Great sound, I needed something that wouldnt pick up too much background noise since I work from my home office
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Reviews around foot (1.00 of 5)

  • It fell three feet onto soft carpet and crushed the metal windscreen.
  • Fell two feet and broke.

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

  • style:ATR2100-USB The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond
  • This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance
  • The microphone plugs right into your computer USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software
  • The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring with no audible delay
  • Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear
  • The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.