Information now available! Thorough look at the newly released ATR2100x-USB

How is everyone doing? Due to COVID-19, many people are spending more time at home. Due to this, more and more people are starting to stream from home on the internet. One of many convenient items for streaming is the USB microphone. This time, we will look at the new audio technica / ATR2100x-USB microphone.

■ What is a USB microphone?

An audio interface of some kind is needed send the sound captured by a general purpose microphone into a PC. A USB microphone, on the other hand, is a product that does not require a separate audio interface, and as the name implies, can be directly connected to a PC via USB. Recently, they are becoming more popular for remote working as well as streaming.

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audio technica / ATR2100x-USB

Now let's get into the main theme. The ATR2100x-USB is a handheld USB microphone that will be released on October 26, 2020. This time, I will look at the points that particularly interested me with this microphone.

The mainstream USB microphone is a general A type, but the ATR2100x-USB is compatible with Type-C. This is a great point for those who use a PC that has only a Type-C USB port. Of course, a cable compatible with the A type port and an XLR cable are also included, so you can use it for live performances as well as a normal dynamic microphone.

● Direct monitoring with headphones is possible

This is also a great feature – the ATR2100x-USB is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo mini headphone output terminal on the bottom in addition to the microphone output terminal. By connecting headphones directly to the mic, you can monitor the sound through the headphones. It also has a volume control, so you can adjust the volume for the headphones as well.

● High-quality sound collection is possible

Even if a microphone has all these functions, the sound quality is still the main concern. This product is capable of high-quality sound collection at 192kHz / 24bit when connected via USB. It is also a unidirectional dynamic microphone, reducing the problem of picking up unwanted environment sounds. It’s particularly good for collecting sounds in the human voice range, and is suitable for vocals, vocal recording, podcasts, and so on.

● With a tripod stand that’ll makes you happy

Other than the cable, it also comes with a tripod and a microphone holder that can be easily used on a desktop. Therefore, you can install it on a table or desk from the day it arrives and use it for recording and streaming without having to purchase a stand separately.

What do you think? This time, I explained the newly released audio-technica / ATR2100x-USB in detail . Personally, I felt that it is a very convenient product for live streaming and recording on the go. Especially for macbook users who always want a USB microphone that supports type-C, I think you’ll be attracted to this product. Why don't you consider it? If you would like to compare it with other microphones suitable for streaming, please check the link below. ‘Til next time.

→ Sound House "Microphones for streaming" page