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Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:140 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

75%

6.9

Technical score

25%

?

User score

▼Worse than 58% of microphones
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

20%

7.8

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

5.4

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

4.2

Accessories

▲Better than 54% of microphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £110

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Technical Specifications of microphone Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

20%

7.8

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

5.4

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

4.2

Accessories

6.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.8
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
25.4 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-34.9 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-c
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
▲ Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
▲ Better than 37% of models
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 192 kHz which is higher than that of 83% of microphones and equal to that of 17% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
▲ Better than 42% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 24 bit which is higher than that of 42.1% of microphones and equal to that of 56.7% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
?
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
▼ Worse than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 1, which is lower than that of 24.6% of microphones and equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
▲ Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 26.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
▼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
▲ Better than 32% of models
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
no
Onboard gain control
no
▼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
1
Volume control levels
1
▲ Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 1 which is higher than that of 34.9% of microphones and equal to that of 49.5% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
▼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
▲ Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
▲ Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
155 mm
Height
155 mm
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 155 mm tall, which is shorter than 78% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
50 mm
Width
50 mm
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 50 mm wide, which is narrower than 75.9% of microphones and equal in width to 8.7% of microphones.
Thickness
50 mm
Thickness
50 mm
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 50 mm thick, which is thinner than 73.7% of microphones and equal in thickness to 7.9% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
zinc alloy
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Included accessories
stand; cable; mount adapter
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
▼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
2 m
Cable length
2 m
▼ Worse than 39% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2 m which is longer than that of 36.3% of microphones and equal to that of 25% of microphones.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 39% of models
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • 19 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    140 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (140 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    140 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 30 mm shorter body
    Height
    155 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (155 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    155 mm vs 185 mm
  • 6 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    50 mm
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    50 mm vs 56 mm
  • 19 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    140 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (140 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    140 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • 30 mm shorter body
    Height
    155 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (155 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    155 mm vs 185 mm
  • 6 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    50 mm
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    50 mm vs 56 mm
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 5,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    15,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (15000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (30 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 34 mW lower headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    10 mW
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a lower headphone output power than the average microphone (10 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    10 mW vs 44 mW
  • 6.22x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB
    the average microphone
    Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    October 2019.
    2019 vs 2020
  • 6.22x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB
    the average microphone
    Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB is more expensive than the average microphone (£110 vs £70).
    £110 vs £70
  • 5,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    15,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (15000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (30 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 34 mW lower headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    10 mW
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a lower headphone output power than the average microphone (10 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    10 mW vs 44 mW
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    October 2019.
    2019 vs 2020
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techpowerup.com
15/02/2021
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musicphotolife.com
31/01/2021
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podcastage.com
01/06/2021
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25/02/2025
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techpowerup.com
15/02/2021
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ipdtl.com
19/10/2026
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB

  • Excellent audio quality with clear, warm sound
  • Robust, premium build with an all-metal body
  • Very convenient plug-and-play functionality with USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
  • Built-in headphone jack with volume controls for zero-latency monitoring
  • Excellent recording resolution up to 24-bit/192 kHz
  • Directional sensor effectively rejects ambient noise

What we don't like about Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB

  • The included desktop tripod is unstable and easily picks up vibrations
  • No physical mute button on the microphone
  • No gain control directly on the device; requires using the computer settings
  • Sensitive to handling noise and plosives; buying a separate pop filter is recommended
  • The cardioid pickup pattern means the mic stand must be positioned quite close to the mouth

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB is a side-address cardioid condenser microphone designed for podcasters and streamers, featuring a high-quality A/D converter that supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz sampling rates and a frequency response of 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz. Key characteristics include a rugged metal body, a USB-C output for broad compatibility with Windows and Mac, and a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack with front-mounted volume controls for zero-latency direct monitoring. Main pros are its plug-and-play simplicity, excellent high-resolution audio fidelity for its price point, and the inclusion of both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables. However, notable cons include the lack of an on-device gain control knob or mute button, a lightweight tripod stand that is prone to picking up desk vibrations, and occasional issues with plosives that often necessitate an external pop filter.

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