Give your voice the focused sound of a dedicated broadcast microphone with the Audio-Technica AT2040 dynamic XLR microphone. Designed for podcasters, streamers, YouTubers and content creators, the AT2040 draws inspiration from Audio-Technica's BP40 broadcast microphone and provides an 80Hz–16kHz frequency response tailored to voice capture. Its highly directional hypercardioid polar pattern concentrates pickup on the speaker while reducing unwanted room and background sound, helping keep recordings focused in home studios and content-creation spaces.

Built-In Filtering and Isolation Keep Recordings Clean

A multistage internal windscreen combines a nonwoven filter with high-quality foam mesh to control plosives and breath noise during close-up use without requiring an external pop filter. The integrated shock mount further cleans up recordings by reducing noise and vibration transferred through microphone stands, boom arms and mounts. Together with the focused hypercardioid pickup pattern, these built-in features help keep voice recordings clear while reducing the need for additional accessories.

Rugged XLR Design Fits Modern Content-Creation Setups

The AT2040 uses an integral 3-pin XLR output for straightforward connection to compatible audio interfaces, mixers and other recording equipment. Its dynamic design fits naturally into podcasting, streaming, voiceover and other spoken-word setups, while the included AT8487 pivoting mounting clamp provides flexible positioning on compatible stands and boom arms. Audio-Technica also includes a 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter and soft protective pouch for setup, storage and transport.