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Audio-Technica AT2005USB

Works on Windows and Mac over USB, or XLR through an interface, with a mute control on the mic and a headphone jack to hear yourself; no console maker statement.

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Platform connections

Support depends on the selected connection and edition. “Supported” means the maker states it for that connection.

Audio-Technica AT2005USB: signal and controls

USB path

  1. Audio-Technica AT2005USB
  2. USB data cable
  3. Computer / supported console
  4. Chat input

XLR path

  1. Audio-Technica AT2005USB
  2. XLR cable + interface
  3. USB to computer
  4. Chat input

In XLR mode, the interface owns the headphones and monitoring. USB mute and processing do not automatically affect the XLR signal.

Connections
Mini USB · XLR · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute the microphone
On/off switch for both USB and XLR output
Hear your microphone
Yes

Choose it if…

  • You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
  • You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
  • You can match your stand or arm to Stand clamp for 5/8-27 thread.

Before choosing this model

  • The cable is mini USB, an older plug: keep the supplied cable or buy a mini USB one.
  • There is no gain control on the mic: set the level in your computer or interface.
  • USB and XLR have different controls. Select the connection in the checker; do not assume USB mute or DSP reaches the XLR output.
  • Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight. Arms rated for this mic →
  • Check the included cable against the available data port. Add only the adapters or headphones your chosen path needs.

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Controls and specifications

Windows · macOS. Software: Not specified.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections Mini USB · XLR · 3.5 mm headphone
Microphone mute On/off switch for both USB and XLR output
Monitoring Yes
Chat controls on/off switch · headphone volume
Mounts Stand clamp for 5/8-27 thread
Dimensions 183.6 mm long, 51 mm diameter
In the box and parts
Included parts AT2005USB microphone · Stand clamp for 5/8-27 threaded stands · Tripod desk stand · 2 m mini USB cable · 3 m XLR cable
Additional parts The connection and headphones you choose determine what to add.
Manufacturer specifications for Audio-Technica AT2005USB.
Microphone type dynamic
Microphone connection USB and XLR
Pickup pattern Cardioid
Frequency response 50 Hz-15 kHz
Bit depth 16-bit
Sample rates 44.1 kHz · 48 kHz
Power input USB power (5 V DC)
Weight 266 g
Dimensions 183.6 mm long, 51.0 mm maximum diameter
Headphone output 3.5 mm TRS, 10 mW at 16 ohms
Operating systems Mac OS X · Windows
Mounting threads Stand clamp for 5/8-27 threaded stands
In the box Stand clamp · Tripod desk stand · 2 m mini USB cable · 3 m XLR cable

Questions about the Audio-Technica AT2005USB

Does the Audio-Technica AT2005USB need an audio interface?

No, not over USB: it plugs straight into a computer. Its XLR output needs an interface or mixer, and over XLR the interface takes over gain and headphone monitoring.

Can I hear myself through the Audio-Technica AT2005USB?

Yes: plug headphones into it and you hear your own voice with no computer delay.

Does the Audio-Technica AT2005USB work on PS5?

Audio-Technica doesn't say. The PS5 takes many USB mics, but we only mark a model as working when its maker states it.

Will the Audio-Technica AT2005USB fit a boom arm?

Its mount: Stand clamp for 5/8-27 thread. It weighs about 266 g as its maker lists it; add a shock mount if you use one and compare with the arm's limit.

Set it up for game chat.

  1. Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.

  2. Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.

  3. Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

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