Audio-Technica AT2020 vs RODE NT1
Winner Audio-Technica AT2020 has the higher overall owner score (3.9) in our data.
| Audio-Technica AT2020 | RODE NT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Owner sentiment | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Recommendations | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Value | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Owner comments | 7 | 8 |
| Price snapshot | $118.00 (price as of 2026-11-07) | $223.00 (price as of 2026-11-07) |
Specs (shared fields)
| Audio-Technica AT2020 | RODE NT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | USB |
| Connector Type | XLR | USB, XLR |
| Compatible Devices | Any Recording Programs, Audio Interface | Audio Interface, Audio Mixer, Camera, Laptop, Personal Computer |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | Unidirectional |
| Audio Sensitivity | 37 db | 45 db |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only | Condenser Microphone |
| Power Source | Phantom Power | Battery Powered |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. | 1 12V batteries required. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 74 db | 80 db |
| Hardware Platform | PC | Mac, PC |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 20 hertz | 192 KHz |
Where owner praise diverges
Owners praise the Audio-Technica AT2020 more for background noise, and the RODE NT1 more for nothing distinct.
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