The AT2020USB-X is a reinvention of the popular AT2020USB+ microphone. The AT2020USB-X was specially designed to meet the needs of content creators, making it the best microphone for streaming, podcasting, music recording, gaming, and video recording. This Audio-Technica microphone delivers the acclaimed, award-winning sound of the original AT2020 with the convenience of plug-and-play USB-C operation with a custom desktop stand. This content creator microphone ensures extremely clear and natural sound reproduction thanks to the high-resolution A/D converter (up to 24-bit/96kHz sampling rate). This USB-C microphone proves to be a high-quality microphone for recording music at home by using directional (cardioid) pickup that keeps the focus on your voice or other chosen sound source. The smooth, extended frequency response is also ideal for streaming, podcasting, and music and video production. The AT2020USB-X features an integrated headphone jack with volume control to let you directly monitor the microphone signal without delay. It also offers a mix control to let you mix the microphone audio with the computer audio, and has a touch-sensitive silent mute button to quickly and easily mute the audio at the microphone. Whether you’re looking for the best streaming microphone or looking to improve your content creation for YouTube videos, the AT2020USB-X is the optimal choice for all types of content creation. Included Accessories: The AT2020USB-X condenser microphone comes with a custom Audio-Technica desktop microphone stand that provides a stable and secure base, 3/8”-16 to 5/8”-27 threaded adapter, and 6.6-foot (2.0 m) USB-C to USB-A cable with a USB-A to USB-C adapter. Optional Accessories: The AT8455 shock mount effectively absorbs vibration noise. It’s open at the front to allow easy access to the microphone’s controls and indicators. The shock mount is compatible with 3/8"-16" and 5/8"-27 threaded mounts.