Audio Technica ATR2500 USB UNBOXING and REVIEW 2014
Audio Technica ATR2500
Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use, the ATR2500-USB plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. This large-diaphragm side-address condenser offers a USB output for recording to your computer, a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear.
Specifications
ELEMENT Condenser
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30 – 15,000 Hz
POWER REQUIREMENTS USB Power (5V DC)
BIT DEPTH 16 bit
SAMPLE RATE 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
VOLUME CONTROL Headphone volume controlled by up/down buttons
WEIGHT 366 g (12.9 oz)
DIMENSIONS 155.0 mm (6.10") long,
50.0 mm (1.97") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR USB-type
HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER 10 mW @ 16 ohms
HEADPHONE JACK 3.5 mm TRS (stereo)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED Pivoting stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; tripod desk stand; 1.8 m (5.9') mini USB cable
Features
Side-address condenser microphone with USB output for easy connection to your computer
Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
Adjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls on the front of the microphone
High-quality AD convertor with 16 bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate
Compatible with Windows and Mac
Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Low self-noise – ideally suited for digital recording equipment
Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand
Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop use
Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance
USB cable included.