Audio-Technica AT2020usb-X Mic Review (vs Blue Yeti, Rode NT-USB Mini, AT2020, FiFine K678, MXL 990)

Today, I have the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X in the Audio Hotline Studio! In this review, I go over the usual stuff: the accessories, features, tests, comparison, and my opinion/review of the at2020usb-X mic. The comparison in this video will include these microphones: Blue Yeti Røde NT-USB Mini Audio-Technica AT2020 (XLR mic) Audio-Technica AT2020usb-X (obviously) FiFine K678 MXL 990 (XLR mic) The XLR mics in this comparison were recorded with a very inexpensive audio interface, the Teiyun Q-12. Each of these microphones in this comparison has a review on my channel that you can go check out if you want to learn more! Blue Yeti vs AT2020usb+ Comparison Mentioned (Warning: It's old): https://bit.ly/3TyhVOc Check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you! Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time! NEW PODCAST WITH BARK FROM OBSCURE MICS: Obscure Hotline Podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2012491.rss Obscure Hotline YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3Ros5ix ======TIMESTAMPS====== Intro / Review Info: 0:00 - 0:35 AT2020USB+ vs AT2020usb-X info (ft Blue Yeti): 0:35 - 1:39 USB Mic Market Saturation: 1:39 - 2:42 AT2020usb-X Accessories: 2:42 - 3:17 Accessories (My Opinion): 3:17 -5:36 Audio-Technica AT2020usb-X Features: 5:36 - 6:20 Features (My Opinion): 6:20 - 6:50 Mute Button Test: 6:50 - 7:09 Mic Specs: 7:09 - 7:37 Testing Intro and Recording info: 7:37 - 7:52 Proximity Effect Test: 7:52 - 7:56 Plosive Tests: 7:56 - 8:16 Polar Pattern Tests: 8:16 - 8:33 Polar Pattern Test (White Noise): 8:33 - 8:47 Kitty Purr Test: 8:47 - 8:57 Distance Tests: 8:57 - 9:04 Post Processing Test: 9:04 - 9:26 Untreated Room Test (Condenser vs Dynamic): 9:26 - 11:07 Acoustic and Electric Guitar Tests: 11:07 - 12:07 Blind Comparison: 12:07 - 14:21 Blind Comparison Results: 14:21 - 14:35 My Review / My Opinion: 14:35 - 17:44 Some Additional Comments…: 17:44 - 18:42 Thanks for watching!!!: 18:42 - 19:23 ======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW====== *Affiliate Links Below* Audio-Technica AT2020usb-X Links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/3CI0LHV Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cyrFHN Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/Gj9GBm ZZOUNDS: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979121/it... Blue Yeti Links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/3ecgViI Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pWG97t Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/zadr3r AT2020 Links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/3KxZN32 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q064uJ Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/gbdgKA ZZOUNDS: MXL 990 Links: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AFm22f Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/EaDJX2 Rode NT-USB Mini Links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/3B1MHYD Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TtugmX Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/b3d2zv FiFine K678 Links: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3edUuK4 If there is something else that you want to buy, but would like to help me out by clicking an affiliate link... Here are some storewide affiliate links! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pD2BlK B&H: https://bhpho.to/386jhd5 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/kjqd6v ================== ======Audio Hotline Info====== Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @audiohotline   Website: audiohotlinegear.com E-Mail: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/audiohotline MERCH: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline ========== GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links): ============VIDEO============ Canon EOS R5: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gNBfnG B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JTS3xx Sigma EF 20mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KoXsMK B&H: https://bhpho.to/3aeXG3V Sigma EF 50mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WllU4d B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oRbXIi Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPDdZZ B&H:https://bhpho.to/3duayRY Atomos Ninja V: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ni79Ob B&H: https://bhpho.to/36i2WhA