Audio-Technica has announced the 20 Series Control Application, a Stream Deck plug-in designed to provide streamlined control of compatible Audio-Technica USB microphones directly from Elgato Stream Deck devices.
Developed for streamers, content creators, podcasters, gamers and audio production professionals, the application delivers fast access to essential microphone functions through customisable Stream Deck keys, dials and foot pedals. The plug-in integrates with the Elgato Stream Deck ecosystem through simple drag-and-drop configuration, enabling users to assign controls to specific keys, dials or foot pedals and customise layouts to match individual workflows for streaming, recording, gaming, podcasting or content production.
Compatible with the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X, Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP and Audio-Technica AT2040USB microphones, the 20 Series Control Application allows users to mute and unmute microphones instantly, adjust microphone input levels, and, for AT2020USB-XP users, control Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Noise Reduction (NR) functions directly from the Stream Deck interface.
‘The way creators produce content today continues to evolve rapidly, and users are increasingly looking for streamlined, customisable workflows that allow them to stay focused on creativity instead of managing technical settings,’ says Audio-Technica Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliance Manager, Matt Markgraf. ‘The 20 Series Control Application helps creators, streamers, gamers and production professionals work efficiently while maintaining consistent, professional-quality audio.’
Among the plug-in’s key functions is instant un/mute control, allowing users to silence or reactivate a microphone with a single press. The feature is especially useful for live streamers and gamers; it can also be assigned to compatible Stream Deck foot pedals for convenient hands-free operation.
The Virtual Fader function enables precise microphone input adjustment directly from the Stream Deck interface. Users can configure the control to set fixed microphone levels or increase and decrease levels incrementally using keys or rotary dials, offering fast and flexible control during live streams, recording sessions and content production workflows.
For users of the AT2020USB-XP micr, the application also provides direct access to the microphone’s onboard AGC and Noise Reduction functions. AGC helps maintain a consistent output level regardless of changes in speaking or singing volume, while the Noise Reduction control allows users to select from multiple levels of ambient noise suppression or disable the feature entirely depending on their recording environment.
‘Audio-Technica has been a staple in creator setups for decades, so it’s great to see them bring that same level of craft to Stream Deck,’ says Elgato Ecosystem Director, Taylor Ward. ‘Creators who rely on their microphones can now control their gear the same way they manage everything else in their workflow. This is what a well-integrated creator ecosystem looks like, and Audio-Technica is a perfect fit in it.’