AT-2020 Mic Issues

[ProphetBras]

Hi,
I bought the XLR version of the Audio Technica AT-2020, which after being run through a cheaper phantom power set (which of course causes a bit of static), works decently on my Windows 10 desktop. If I go to audio settings, then listen to the device I can hear myself fine, although I cannot hear myself in any programs unless I enable noise suppression & acoustic echo cancellation (which kills the quality obviously). Is there any way to fix this? Or am I doomed to sub-par quality from a mic I payed good money for? Also please note that changing audio quality does not affect my issue.

 

[ssddx]

if you want live monitoring it would be easier and better quality if you used a decent audio interface instead.

i cant say i've heard of 'listen to this device' failing to work when you're in a game. normally the problem is with the delay in response from talking to hearing.

 

[ProphetBras]

What I mean is that I have the mic connected, when listening to it using the option in the device's properties, it sounds fine, just no programs besides Audacity pick up any sound from it.