From Manufacturer’s Sales Material:
Audio-Technica’s stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: the new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

Consistent, reliable performance and critically acclaimed sound. This is the iconic mic that brought professional audio into the home studio at an affordable price.
The perfect mic for creators. With its studio-quality articulation and intelligibility, the AT2020 is ideal for musicians, streamers, podcasters, and other content creators.
Rugged durability and state-of-the-art design. Built to provide the consistent, reliable performance you expect from Audio-Technica.

• High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility.
• Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response.
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source.