Audio-Technica AT2020 Microphone

Audio-Technica is a world-renowned audio brand founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita. Originally starting as a manufacturer of high-quality phonograph cartridges, the company expanded its expertise into headphones, microphones, and wireless systems, becoming a staple in both professional recording studios and home-office setups.

The AT2020, one of their most iconic products, is widely credited with setting the standard for affordable, high-performance studio condensers. While Audio-Technica maintains significant high-end manufacturing facilities in Japan for its flagship products, mass-market items like the AT2020 are typically manufactured in Taiwan or China to balance cost and precision engineering.

Today, the brand remains a family-owned entity, maintaining its independence from large electronics conglomerates. This independence has allowed Audio-Technica to focus consistently on acoustic transparency and durable design, ensuring its place as a trusted name for musicians, podcasters, and broadcasters globally.