--- product_id: 3624425 title: "AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone,Black" brand: "audio-technica" price: "1286 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Audio Technica" url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3624425-at2005usb-cardioid-dynamic-usb-xlr-microphone-black store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Built-in headphone monitoring Dual USB & XLR outputs Cardioid dynamic pattern AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone,Black **Brand:** audio-technica **Price:** 1286 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Own your sound, anywhere, anytime. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone,Black by audio-technica - **How much does it cost?** 1286 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3624425-at2005usb-cardioid-dynamic-usb-xlr-microphone-black) ## Best For - audio-technica enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted audio-technica brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged & Portable Design:** Built tough for the road, sleek enough for your desk setup. - • **Versatile Use Case Ready:** From podcasting to live gigs, this mic adapts to your creative flow. - • **Studio-Grade Cardioid Pattern:** Focus on your voice, block out distractions effortlessly. - • **Seamless USB & XLR Connectivity:** Plug into your laptop or pro sound system without missing a beat. - • **Zero-Latency Headphone Monitoring:** Hear every nuance live with onboard volume control. ## Overview The Audio-Technica AT2005USB is a dynamic handheld microphone featuring dual USB and XLR outputs for versatile digital and analog connectivity. Its cardioid polar pattern ensures focused sound capture, ideal for podcasting, live performance, and studio recording. Equipped with a built-in headphone jack and volume control, it offers zero-latency monitoring. Rugged and portable, it comes with cables, a stand, and a pouch, making it a professional-grade mic that fits seamlessly into any creative workflow. ## Description Building on the heritage of the renowned 20 Series line of studio microphones, Audio-Technica’s new AT2005USB is an all-purpose microphone 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’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The AT2005USB also offers 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. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use. Review: Good quality mic and XLR cable. USB good for general use - I have used these mics to capture voice, piano, and violin. The sound is clean (very linear). I use the XLR inputs when you need a higher dynamic range and quality. Cables are soft and electrically quiet. The USB input (output) is also pretty good for general use and can be used to feed a laptop or mobile device directly. The headphone output works, but I almost never use it. In fact, it is a bit of a pain because plugging in this device into a laptop causes the default speaker to change to this headphone output and you have to reset it. The sound cone is about 30 degrees on both sides. That's good for situations where you don't want to pickup background noise and echoes (like in churches or large halls where the sound can get soupy). Vocals are rich at 6-12" spacing. For instruments try 1-5' spacing. Review: A Fabulous Value! - I have been a professional syndicator for 20 years working out of Nashville, and purchased this mic to use with my iPad for field recordings. The mic sounds good with it's own built in pre-amps through the USB and frankly, was everything I had hoped for when doing work outside the studio. It even has a headphone jack for live monitoring with zero latency. Sweet. On a lark, I decided to swap it out with my Electrovoice RE-20 on air studio mic. For this test I used the XLR connection instead of the USB, and ran it through the same audio chain as the RE-20. WOW...was I surprised! I think most listeners would not be able to guess which is the RE-20 and which is the AT2005. In fact it sounded so good, I just did a full show with it. It has a pleasantly warm low end and a clean high end that isn't tinny or irritating. Well balanced and perfectly to my liking. Note, it will sound much better using the XLR connection with a good board and digital converter, than it does through it's own internal pre's with USB, but this mic is a tremendous value no matter how you size it up. If you want to use it on the iPad, purchase the Apple camera connection kit and use the USB connector to simply plug it right in. This is an undocumented feature of the new iPad 3 (haven't tested the iPad 2) but it works like a champ. I use an app called AudioMemos that has some nice audio boosting features which you will find handy, as the audio levels can be a bit low when recording through the USB port. That said, this mic works with all the apps I've tried so far, even iMovie. So yes, you could shoot hi-def video interviews with this mic and an iPad 3. Just add a mic flag and you're all set. The only other thing you may want for video interviews is a Tri-pod mount. I use the Tournez2 carbon fiber mount by Joy Factory, available here on desertcart for under $70 bucks, but there are cheaper options too. Lastly, the AT2005USB includes a long thin USB cable (which comes in handy when connected to the iPad for interviews), an XLR cable, a small folding stand and a zippered pouch. You will likely want to get a foam windscreen for it to cut down on "p-pops". Nice job Audio-Technica. This is my new favorite mic! ## Features - Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output - USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system"s conventional microphone input for use in live performance - Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use - Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone - Adjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls on the bottom of the microphone ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007JX8O0Y | | Antenna Location | Karaoke, Singing, Video Conference | | Audible Noise | 81 Decibels | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,400 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #24 in Multipurpose Dynamic Microphones | | Brand | Audio-Technica | | Built-In Media | MIcrophone; stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; tripod desk stand; 6.6' (2 m) mini USB cable, 9.8' (3 m) XLRF-type to XLRM-type cable | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Headphone, Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB, XLR | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,025) | | External Testing Certification | Não Aplicável | | Frequency Response | 15000 Hz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00042005175154 | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Item Dimensions | 9.6 x 9.6 x 2.6 inches | | Item Type Name | Dynamic Microphone | | Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Audio Technica | | Mfr Part Number | AUD AT2005USB | | Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only | | Model Name | Audio-Technica | | Model Number | Audio-Technica AT2005USB | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Power Source | USB\,AC | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB | | Special Feature | Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording | | UPC | 660845711259 042005175154 617762177118 316425774755 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year warranty on parts and labor. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Audio-Technica - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Connector Type:** USB, XLR - **Model Name:** Audio-Technica - **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Karaoke, Singing, Video Conference - **Special Feature:** Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording ## Images ![AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LTSlJ-uWL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality mic and XLR cable. USB good for general use *by A***R on February 8, 2026* I have used these mics to capture voice, piano, and violin. The sound is clean (very linear). I use the XLR inputs when you need a higher dynamic range and quality. Cables are soft and electrically quiet. The USB input (output) is also pretty good for general use and can be used to feed a laptop or mobile device directly. The headphone output works, but I almost never use it. In fact, it is a bit of a pain because plugging in this device into a laptop causes the default speaker to change to this headphone output and you have to reset it. The sound cone is about 30 degrees on both sides. That's good for situations where you don't want to pickup background noise and echoes (like in churches or large halls where the sound can get soupy). Vocals are rich at 6-12" spacing. For instruments try 1-5' spacing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fabulous Value! *by N***R on June 17, 2012* I have been a professional syndicator for 20 years working out of Nashville, and purchased this mic to use with my iPad for field recordings. The mic sounds good with it's own built in pre-amps through the USB and frankly, was everything I had hoped for when doing work outside the studio. It even has a headphone jack for live monitoring with zero latency. Sweet. On a lark, I decided to swap it out with my Electrovoice RE-20 on air studio mic. For this test I used the XLR connection instead of the USB, and ran it through the same audio chain as the RE-20. WOW...was I surprised! I think most listeners would not be able to guess which is the RE-20 and which is the AT2005. In fact it sounded so good, I just did a full show with it. It has a pleasantly warm low end and a clean high end that isn't tinny or irritating. Well balanced and perfectly to my liking. Note, it will sound much better using the XLR connection with a good board and digital converter, than it does through it's own internal pre's with USB, but this mic is a tremendous value no matter how you size it up. If you want to use it on the iPad, purchase the Apple camera connection kit and use the USB connector to simply plug it right in. This is an undocumented feature of the new iPad 3 (haven't tested the iPad 2) but it works like a champ. I use an app called AudioMemos that has some nice audio boosting features which you will find handy, as the audio levels can be a bit low when recording through the USB port. That said, this mic works with all the apps I've tried so far, even iMovie. So yes, you could shoot hi-def video interviews with this mic and an iPad 3. Just add a mic flag and you're all set. The only other thing you may want for video interviews is a Tri-pod mount. I use the Tournez2 carbon fiber mount by Joy Factory, available here on Amazon for under $70 bucks, but there are cheaper options too. Lastly, the AT2005USB includes a long thin USB cable (which comes in handy when connected to the iPad for interviews), an XLR cable, a small folding stand and a zippered pouch. You will likely want to get a foam windscreen for it to cut down on "p-pops". Nice job Audio-Technica. This is my new favorite mic! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Podcasting/Streaming Mic with room to grow! *by A***R on May 7, 2019* I recently got this mic after envying the sound quality one of my cohosts had on the podcast we run together. I had previously been using the Blue Snowball, and the sound quality was "robotic" for lack of a better word. No amount of editing was helping to eliminate that effect. My teammates in games also complained that when I got loud over something exciting, it was very annoying and shrill. With the at2005usb mic, I sound like I am right there in the room! No distortion. No issues at all. Best part? I just opened the package, mounted it on my boom arm and plugged in the usb. I didn't need to to do anything from a software point of view either! I just started recording that night on audacity! This mic being a dynamic cardioid mic, my teammates never hear my mechanical keyboard clicking, since it only picks up sounds directly in front of it. If you live in a noisey house or appartment, this mic will help cut out all that extra noise that you and your audience want none of. I do run a little bit of a noise gate via Voicemeeter Banana, but you really should not have to. A boom arm is 100% recommended for gaming with this mic, if you are a streamer. A cheap $20 boom will easily support this mic. The reason I said this mic has room to grow, is the ability to also use this mic with an XLR setup. That requires more investment in the mix amp and phantom power though, so I am in no rush on that front. This thing sounds great via usb already! This mic competes with the Blue Yeti or HyperX quadcast on price, but competes with much more expensive mics in terms of sound quality! I'd recommend this to anyone interested in sounding good, be it for podcasting, youtubing, streaming, voice over work, etc. Update in 2024: I am still using this same mic with ZERO issues. I have upgraded every part of my setup from the PC, to the peripherals, monitor, desk... everything. But not this mic. Because it just works. And it's cheaper now than it was 5 years back. If you are on the fence, just buy it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Audio-Technica AUD AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - OnStage Foam Ball-Type Microphone Windscreen, Black - Neewer Microphone Arm Stand, Suspension Boom Scissor Mic Arm Stand with 3/8” to 5/8” Screw and Cable Ties Compatible with Blue Yeti, Snowball, Yeti X, Quadcast and Other Mics, Max Load 1.5kg --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3624425-at2005usb-cardioid-dynamic-usb-xlr-microphone-black](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3624425-at2005usb-cardioid-dynamic-usb-xlr-microphone-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*