If you are anything like me, you're probably a bit skeptical about buying this microphone. Don't be. NOTHING can beat the price to performance ration of this microphone whatsoever (Purchased at $47). If you're shoping in the "budget" line of microphones (Samson GO Mic, Blue Snowball, etc etc.) look no further you have found your match.
The audio this microphone produces is crisp and clear. You may have to fiddle around with the gain settings as this mic is SUPER sensitive and picks up much of the background noise, but that's all fixable. Also, if you plan on putting your mouth up close to this thing (like 3/4 of a foot away), you may want to invest in a pop filter.
Installation is quick and easy, as it is a Plug-N-Play, and automatically downloads the drivers for you. When you first install the mic, make sure to go to your audio settings and set your speakers/headphones as the primary listening device and the ATR 2500 as the primary recording device or your computer will try to play audio through the mic, which we all know won't happen.
The mic has a very professional and expensive look to it, it features mostly an all-metal design except for the buttons on the front where there is plastic. Speaking of the buttons, there is NO gain knob, you have to adjust the gain through your computers settings, which is really not a big deal. It also features a headphone jack for instant monitoring, and a volume up and down to adjust the sounds coming out of the headphones jack. The tripod is a bit wonky and cheap feeling as it is mainly plastic and can barely support the microphone, but it gets the job done.
All in all this is a GREAT microphone and I advise you to purchase one before they sell out. QUIT PROCRASTINATING. This mic's quality is on the level of Blue Yetis or even more.
Pros:
Great, expensive looking design.
UNBEATABLE price to performance ratio.
AMAZING sound quality.
Easy to setup and use.
Cons:
No gain knob (not a big deal).
Cheap Tripod.
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This Item  Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | $149.00 | $149.99 | $69.99 | -38% $49.00 List: $79.00 | -34% $99.00 List: $150.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 22 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Lifestyle by Focus | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | USB | Corded Electric | Usb-c | Usb Microphone | Usb-c | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB, XLR | USB, XLR | USB and XLR Outputs | XLR |
| connector type | USB, XLR | USB | XLR/USB | 3.5 mm Jack, USB, XLR | USB Type-C | XLR |
| model number | ATR2100-USB | AT2040USB | Q9U | SAQ2U | ATR Series | PODMIC |
| material | samsung | — | — | — | Metal | Alloy Steel |
| battery quantity | 1 lithium ion | — | 1 lithium polymer, 1 lithium ion | 1 lithium ion | 1 lithium ion | — |
| audio sensitivity | — | — | -10 decibels | — | 24 decibels | -57 decibels |
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Best microphone I've ever had. Very pleased.
Bought a $10 stand set that came with a scissor arm stand, pop filter, and shock mount to fit this. Very good deal. The mic came a week late because it was shipped to Amazon first so it could be inspected and repackaged WITH the stand. Makes it much neater to ship it with the stand. First audio test was in hand, with raw sound. I am very pleased with the quality. I waited many months to have the opportunity to purchase this product and I couldn't be happier.One and only thing that I do not like about the Audio Technica ATR2100 is that it doesn't fit it many shock mounts. Though I found a way through this.For other people who want to use a shock mount instead of the original holder, here's a simple guide:1. Heat up the stand by putting it beside an open oven or leave it outside in the hot weather. Grab some everyday scissors and slowly but surely cut across the stand holder from the tripod connector.2. Make sure that you leave enough for the stand to have a little hook above the hole that is about in the middle of the holder to prevent it from slipping through the shock mount.3. Slip the stand holder in the shock mount, facing the little hook to the shock mount's hole where it separates for larger mics.Now you have a no longer useless shock mount! The stand fits pretty well and doesn't come out easily. Smaller shock mounts that do fit the mic easily are usually harder to find and more expensive. So this is an easier way to fit it in shock mounts.Thank you for giving me the opportunity to buy this wonderful product. Will strongly suggest to others looking for mics.
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Djedjey
ASMR TIME (je déconne)
Reviewed in France on October 4, 2023Style: ATR2500-USBVerified Purchase
Raziel T.
Excelente calidad de sonido. Material resistente.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 13, 2019Style: ATR2500-USBVerified Purchase
Raziel T.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 13, 2019
El material del micrófono se siente de un aluminio robusto y resistente y tiene buen peso.
Me parece que el ART2500 es ideal para grabaciones de podcast porque lo puedes conectar muy rápido mediante usb sin la necesidad de una interfaz de audio. Mientras que el AT2020 me parece más útil para grabación de canto en estudio.
Yo lo uso en mi macbook pro 2017 y con logic pro 10.4.5. El dispositivo se detecta al instante. Pero como no se conecta a una interfaz de audio, debes regular el gain desde las opciones de sonido del sistema. Los botones de volumen del micrófono me parece que son para ajustar los monitores, pues tienen una conexión directa para audífonos.
Lo único no tan bueno es la base que incluye, pues es de plástico y se siente algo frágil. De momento me ha funcionado bien, pero al transportarla hay que tener cuidado de no lastimarla.
Si tu intención es utilizar este micrófono para tu podcast te lo recomiendo 100%.
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Taylor
A cost effective option for new streamers!
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2019Style: ATR2500-USBVerified Purchase
Anonymous
A Complete Package!
Reviewed in India on November 11, 2019Style: ATR2100-USBVerified Purchase
