Mic Shootout: Audio-Technica AT4053b vs. Rode NT3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- This is my first informal test of the AT4053b Hypercardioid mic I just bought. In this video I am switching between the AT453b and the Rode NT3. Both mics were placed in pretty much the same place above my head.
Make you own conclusions. To me the AT4053b is darker than the NT3. At first listen the NT3 sounds more open and clear, but the AT4053b is more rich and full. I think the fact that my room is treated made the AT4053b sound a bit darker in this test than it has proven to sound in the field.
on vocals, i hear more base in the at4053b. great comparison. thank you, ocho-cinco.
Yes the AT4053b is the clear winner. I still use it fore indoor dialog to this day!
Thanks a lot! What a cool and exciting way to showoff different mics!
AT4053b seems to have more bass to it... NT3 definitely has more treble to it! Great video!
I agree. It's the AT4053b is the only mic I use for indoor dialog.
Yes Neodymium is just cool to say! And it is nice to not worry about power for once. Glad I could help you find something useful for your needs! Cheers!
Thanks for the demonstration, it was an excellent side by side. Usually I'm left wanting to listen to more examples but this was done well enough that I don't feel that way. Unusual for me! I actually prefer the rode in every way aside from the weight.
If you found my RE-50 video, you can see I'm using the Sennheiser Plug-on transmitter. They work perfectly together, but you may need to adjust the levels from what you had on the lav. I don't know about the MD42. I've never heard it mentioned. All I know is the RE-50 N/D is an industry standard. You may want to spend the few more bucks for the N/D version which is a bit more sensitive.
I agree as well. It sounds to me like the 4053b has a bit less clarity but more low end response. I actually found its sound a bit muffled for vocals, while the NT3 seemed a little too bright, but I preferred the sound of the NT3 for his vocal samples due to the clarity. On guitar, I DEFINITELY liked the 4053b better though. The warmth let you feel the awesome richness of the acoustic guitar.
Very nice and interessting comparison, many THX for the work you have done. I think that a mic with more sonority as the AT is, not only gives more naturally ambience but also the possibilety to overwork the substanc catched by a later mastering .
what a fabulous video and demo. Love your style and great playing/ singing , super cool dude. Both sound like very good mics for sure.
thank you for the test
This shootout is for the purpose of recording dialog for video, rather than for singing/music. In those cases the mics would be above the head.
Your videos are so entertaining. Keep em coming
Thanks Andy! Man, this one is OLD!
The ElectroVoice RE 50 is pretty nice. I did a video here if you search that model, but I don't think it dies it justice. It sounds thin compared to the vocal mic I used as a comparison, but in use it's perfect, and used by many "man on the street" interviewers.
The AT is so much warmer and more pleasant. The NT3 has a tinny and aggressive high frequency response. I don't like that.
Hi Chad, I've watched a number of your mic videos and you seem to know what your talking about, so I was wondering if you could give me some advice? I'm looking for a mic to record dialogue in a large room with echo, I've already tried shotgun and lav mics, but they still have alot of echo 😔 I'm not able to change the room in any way, so is there a more suitable mic for these situations? thanks. Matt
Hi Matt, in my experience a lav placed center chest is your best bet, as your body blocks half of the room, and the mic is close to the mouth. Don't worry about hearing the reverb of the room, as that's the context of the space. As long as you can hear the voice clearly it will be fine. You may do a little better with an experienced boom op and a tight framing of the shot. The shotgun mic pointing down to the mouth will reduce some reflections, but ultimately it is what it is, an echoey space.
AT wins for sibelence and top end detail.
Do you recommend buying any accessories for this mic. I noticed that you can buy some sort of tip extender thing and also other things. I just want to know if it comes with a XLR hook up and it is ready to place on a Manfrotto Boom. I take it this is the best Mic to get and invest in
The Audio-Technica AT4053b kills the RODE NT3 when doing interior voice recordings where sound reflections are a problem. That is its strength.
That is true! It also just sounds better in general.
Sorry, I am talking about the AT4053b. I think I posted the same question to you on DVXUser forum.
warm and cold sound. I like cold! Thanks for wonderful video.
The NT3's brighter sound seems to be more suitable when just speaking, but seems a little too harsh when using it for guitar and singing. The AT4053b sounds a little more bass-driven and can handle instruments better. But, a little to muddy for just speaking. Could be just a matter of adjusting the EQ level differently for each mic.
thank you for making a fucking god damn review that actually tests the mother FUCKING MIC GOD DAMN
NT3 sounds phasey, thin. 4053b sounds great, with great mids/ lower mids. Thanks for the info!
Rode nt3 definitely would be better for recording voice, and Audio Technica better for music. I'm choosing the Rode NT3 having listened to this shootout.
I really like the AT4053b with the guitar. but the NT3 is nice with your vocals.
@ChadWork1 that is awesome quality. I want to record audio for shorts, but I feel the Zoom H4n captures too much "static" or ambient noise. I want it to be as portable as possible but, what do you think about it? what should I use? I want it to sound like your audio, clean and crisp. I heard about the Juicedlink but I was thinking about an external sound source so I can also capture ambiend sound like birds or people if needed.
@ChadWork1 I am still to buy either one. I will totally watch your videos. Thanks for the response.
Another helpful video. Thanks!
I came across Audix SCX1/HC, also there is not much info available on the net for this mic. Some people saying it has less handling noise compare to AT4053b, Do you know this mic, would you recommend it over 4053b?
@ChadWork1 Yeah it definetly makes sense the higher price the AT4053B has alltough NT3' sound seems to be more clean than the AT405B Ill go check out your videos in vimeo!
The 4053b appears to show more proximity effect being a hypercardioid vs the NT3 cardioid. Gives it more of a booming tone.
NT3 IS hypercardioid.
www.amazon.com/Rode-Microphones-Hypercardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0002PSCQW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
lakmir0
You, and Amazon, are absolutely wrong. The NT3 has a cardioid pattern. www.rodemic.com/microphones/nt3
Chad Johnson Guess I should sue Guitar Center as I just ordered one and they listed it as Hyper Cardioid as well.
www.guitarcenter.com/Rode-Microphones-NT3-Hypercardioid-Condenser-Microphone-100894542-i1126911.gc
lakmir0 The NT3 is Cardioid Studio Condenser. What you're seeing is the seller 'Austin Bazaar' is titling Rode's product inaccurately to sell more units. Amazon's layout makes is appear to be Rode selling direct but it's not; Amazon sales trick; look closer on the page and you've see Rode is highlighted as they are the manufacturer. Anyway...
lakmir0 It's absolutely not a Hypercardioid. To be clear. Guitar Centre also has the product listed incorrectly. No need to sue, just get your money back, if indeed you did want a Hypercardioid. BandH and Rode's website's have it listed correctly as a cardioid.
Thanks. For song + guitar I liked the Røde best - for speech I preferred the AT.
Hey Chad,which one do you think is the best microphone for capturing indoor audio for video production?
And if I already have Rode NTG-3 mic, will I notice much improvement or difference with hypercardioid mic for indoor recording, from your personal experience how much difference or improvement do you get if at all? I'm just trying to think if hypercardioid is worth the investment in addition to NTG-3 and what improvement am i going to get.
Thanks man! I have a lot of gear reviews in a playlist. But I see you holding a guitar. Check out my latest video about the Fishman TriplePlay midi pickup. I just got it, and the thing tracks fast! So cool!
Good video
This is perfect. Thank you.
What microphone is you preference? And Why?....
The AT4053B is the mic to get. It's designed for boom pole audio indoors, and has a superior sound. The Rode is OK but too bright, and big, and not the right polar pattern. The AT4053B is still in my sound bag and gets used a lot. It's the best mid-level hypercardioid mic for indoor dialog.
@@ChadWork1 Hi! 😃 Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.
Fair enough, thanks very much!
I think you'll find that brightness will wear on you. Check out my vimeo video "AT4053b Demo - 3 voices." or my other youtube video, "Hyper & Shotgun Indoor Shootout: AT4053b Vs. Rode NT3 AND NTG-2 Vs. NTG-3"
AT4053B is much more natural here. NT3 has very hyped highs - way-way too crispy.
My thoughts exactly. I still use the AT4053b today! 13 years later.
What you do you think about the NT5?
The Rode nt3 is clear and not that muffled sound coming from the later.
You may want to listen to the AT4053b in the context of a real shoot. It's not overly sibilant like the NT3. Brighter sometimes reads ad "better" when it's actually more shrill when you work with it over time. You can't bring back the body in post if it's not captured from the start. vimeo.com/21091547
What mixer/interface did you use?
thanks
I like the Rode a bit better.
Is the nt3 a good mic for indoor scenes for short films?
I would not choose that mic. The polar pattern is not optimal. It's cardioid, when the preferred capsule is hypercardioid like the AT4053b. It's also pretty heavy for a boom mic. But it would be a better choice for infer dialog than a shotgun.
Chad Johnson On amazon it says its a hypercardioid, I am starting to get confused. Here is the amazon link www.amazon.com/Rode-Microphones-Hypercardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0002PSCQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413417978&sr=8-2&keywords=hypercardioid
Joe Zoc Amazon is wrong. Trust me. I've talked directly to Rode about this, and the NT3 is definitely a cardioid. That just means you will pick up more around the mic than a hyper will. You want it as directional as possible to cut down room noise. If it's all you can afford, it's not a bad mic at all. It's just not what any pros would choose as a first choice.
Chad Johnson Thanks for your help, in your opinion what do you think would be a good microphone for indoor dialogue shots for 1000 dollars or less?
Joe Zoc I bet you colds find a uses AT4053b for that price! Trust me again, if you get the right mic it will last you your whole career, so oven if you have to pay an extra 200.00, you will be happy and save money by not replacing something else later. There is some cheaper options like an Octavia with a hyper capsule, but man it's nothing compared to the quality of the AT4053b, which is still just a middle of the road mic. Anyway, when it comes to mice, put a little extra in one time and you'll never have to think about it again. Look for used ones if you must. Cheers.
How's your injuries? 😂
NT3 sounds better to me.
I think the rode sounded cleaner.
AT sounds a little richer
Haha! Nice song
nt3 seems to be more articulate.
I think so too!
rode nt3 sounds better in my opinion..
The Rode is brighter...very obvious
Yeah the AT4053b has a much more usable sound quality, and polar pattern.
Yes, the Rode is way too sharp in the high frequence range. Thats why the AT is the better choice...
Rode beter 100%