Excellent review! I just purchased the AT4040 bundle which was the same price as the microphone alone ($299). It included a black velvet dust cover with a white AT logo, a hard case (instead of soft case) with a foam insert, a metal shockmount (instead of plastic), a metal mic stand adapter, a very nice 20' XLR cable, and a very nice 6.5" pop filter.
I'm using 2020 for 8 years, it fell down with the stand a few times but it still works great for my needs (rap and sometimes livestreaming). I'll probably get 2035 as a slight upgrade and give away 2020.
I feel it's worth the upgrade from the 2020. The price doesn't give justice to the amount of extra quality you get. They could sell the 2035 for $200 and i'd still think it was a great price for it. Thanks for checking out the video!
thanks for the great info and comparison man. I'm getting into voice over and youtube and this helped me fine the mic that's perfect for my tone and voice.
That's awesome! It is a great choice especially for the price. It really comes down to personal preference. I love the low dark presence of the AT4040, but that's less about cost and more about design. That sound doesn't necessarily mean that's why it costs so much. It's just the way they made it. Thanks for checking out the video! Let me know how you like the AT2035 when you get it!
cool. recently my friend has asked me such question about the noise in her recording (with at2035 / yamaha interface/ no brand cable), so I refer this video to her and suggest that the first step to take is to replace the cable(which is the least expensive thing of the whole set).
That's usually my first suggestion to people with similar audio issues. Sometimes it's the simplest things that get us hung up. Thanks for checking out the video and the recommendation to your friend. I hope you both found it helpful!
Sir, I want to do voice over. I want to buy Sure SM 58 mic. But a shopkeeper told me that you cannot do recording with dynamic mic. This is not for recording. Condenser mics are made for recording. Sir, what should i do ? Please tell te Truth
@@RebelTech1990 Sir. If I take Shure SM58 Mic and Arturia Mini Fuse Audio Interface. So would this setup be good? Can I record and mix poetry in professional quality on this setup? Will there be any problem?
No problem, as long as you like the tone of the SM58 then you’re good. It might need some post work to make it come to life but other than that it’s a good set up
so agree, always thought the 2035 was well worth the 50 dollar bump over the 2020. with the right room and technique, one could make a voice over career with the 2035 all day. the 2020, not so much, but a decent utility mic i guess.
It was a nice surprise to see how well the 2035 performed. I think these three will be my main choices for budget condenser mics for a while. Maybe one day I can grab a Neuman for some serious work. Thanks for checking out the video!
I love the video idea and the whole comparison. Great quality content I can't help but notice something odd in the Untreated room test though, for some reason the AT2020 sounded better in the untreated room (?) Either that or the labels on the upper left were interchanged between the AT2035 and the AT2020 Great quality review nonetheless and thank you for this fun and interesting video on the AT20 series
I gotta admit, I noticed the same thing but I was to nervous to say anything. I felt the backlash coming lol. You are definitely right, for some reason the AT2020 does sound better in the untreated room. Also I think the way it was angled made it sound better. I say thing because the AT4040 is angles the same way and sounds good. The 2035 isn’t angled that much which could be what is effecting it. Thanks for checking out the video! Do you have any of these, or plan to get one?
@@RebelTech1990 I currently have the AT2035 and I'm satisfied with it I usually watch these types of reviews to know which would be an upgrade for the AT2035 I have. It's not broken or anything its probably just gear obsession where I want to know what the end game is for me when I upgrade in the future. But tbh I'm leaning towards just learning the skill of mixing vocals right in a musical and non-musical situations As a singer-songwriter and producer I tend to wonder if there are mics out there that might suite my voice better since mic choice makes a difference in sound and tone of a singer. I'm just probably overthinking it though hehe
I'm with you on that. I have some mics that I would love to own, but it's not smart to throw cash at everything I want. Obviously lol. As I am, right now I have two of my dream mics, the Shure SM7B and the Sennheiser MKH 416. If I was to add one more it would be a TLM 103. After that I'm good. I can make a good living recording audio/music with just that set up. After that it comes down to getting clients and working on my skill set. Now to be honest this most likely be my side gig because it's not consistent enough. The dream is to make it full time but time will tell. I'll be selling off some gear soon so I can invest in different gear. I don't want to sit on gear that I don't use. Maybe one day I'll have companies send me stuff, that would be nice. I'm always open to talking about gear so feel free to send comments about stuff that you see!
Most people say that the 2020 sounds brighter and many people prefer that for voices. The more neutral AT2035 can sound boring. In the booth you can actually hear the superior accuracy of the other two compared to the 2020.
Which one would you recommend for hip hop rap vocals? my room is not treated, l have wooden tile(Can probably buy a rug) , with a SSL2 interface Between Audio technica & Lewit LCT 240, which would be the best? and lf l were to record inside my car and treat it a bit, which mic would you recommend then?
For rap vocals, I’ve seen a lot of people using the AT4040. Cars are tricky because you get that “muffled” sound that you hear any time you record in a car. If you can treat it then that’s great but it’ll be tough to make it sound natural
Is higher db better ? I cant really find a solid answer for this as in is the AT2035 Better with higher db or is it worse than the other 2 mics with lower db, Also does the AT2035 Distort with loud noise or yells or can it handle them? Not too loud but like if i was to sing loudly into it
There are a couple of things you are referencing in this. When you say "db" you mean either the sensitivity or the Max SPL. These are two different things but work together in some ways. The AT2020 is the the least sensitive at -37db. Which means it needs more gain than the others which are almost the same. When it comes to the Max SPL the AT2035 has the highest. Meaning technically it can handle the most input. Now in general these numbers won't matter too much as long as you set your levels properly. The advantage to the AT2035 and the AT4040 is that they have -10db pads, which means you can input 10 more db with those switches engaged. Example if you are making a noise that is 100db, with the 2020 and the others without the switches on will allow all those 100 db in. The 2035 and the 4040 have pads that when engaged that same 100 db in, if you kept the gain the same, will now be registered as 90db. Not on the 2020 because it doesn't have a pad. This is a tricky topic because there is much more to it. Get the mic set naturally first. Then you adjust from there. The more you change the less of the natural ton you will get. Very minimal adjustments maker a big difference. Distortion can happen because of so many things so if you are looking to really give it to a mic then a dynamic mic will be better fit for screaming or loud sounds. These can handle a lot but you have to be careful. Hope this helps, let me know if you need any more help. Thanks for checking out the video!
Personally, I think the AT4040 is great for voice over and even other types of applications. It does have a darker/lower tone, so that could be an acquired taste. If you want something more neutral, then the AT2035 would be good too. One more thing to consider is, because these are condenser microphones, they pick more range. So your room may be an issue if it has too many reflective surfaces. It’s easy to fix with some soft materials. Hope this helps, thanks for checking out the video!
Which microphone would you recommend for female vocals? I am a complete "microphone newbie", so I have been doing a ton of research, but most of the reviews I find are tested on male vocals. I am considering either the 2035 or the 4040 (during the Black Friday sales). If you see this comment, thank you for your input 😊
I have a few questions. 1) What’s your budget? 2) What time are you looking for? (Dark, Bright, neutral) 3) How is your recording space, acoustically? This will give me a good idea for recommendations
@@RebelTech1990 Thank you for your reply. Either mic is feasible for my budget. I don't really have an acoustic space set up yet, since I am a newbie. But I am serious about recording, so I do plan on setting up an area to record when I am able. As of the tone, this is where I am getting hung up. I don't want my voice to stray too far from it's natural tone, but I do want some warmth and not an overly bright sound. My vocal range is currently F3 - C6, so I don't want anything that will make me sound screechy, "screamy", or overly sharp at the high range. I would say my voice tone is like a cross between Zoey Deschanel and Taylor Swift's tone. Gentle and light like Taylor Swift, but vintage-like similar to Zoey Deschanel, just not quite as dark as her sound. Not that I sound like them, but it's the closest way I can describe my natural tone. I hope that makes sense enough to help with the decision, lol. I don’t know of any artists that I sound like, so sorry for the vagueness. I plan on recording both classical and pop. I have never owned a microphone before, so this will be my first purchase and I am hoping to get the best mic within my budget. Thank you for your help!!
@@RebelTech1990 Now that I have been thinking about it, my biggest question is which microphone would be best for recording both high and low notes? I plan on recording low, mid, and high notes. I haven't been able to find any reviews on these microphones for high note singing for females. I know it's a hard question since you are obviously not a female singer, lol, but I was just wondering what your opinion was on this.
I think you should start out with the AT2035. It’s more neutral and can be molded in post. It’s a great first condenser mic. Now the other thing to consider is what you are using to record. Either an interface or a recorder. That’s up to you. But that is an additional cost. So I can give you some options if you want.
@@RebelTech1990Thank you so much for your opinion, that really means a lot to me. I am actually considering the Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen interface, since it looks like it has auto gain and has been recommended in a ton of reviews for beginners. What do you think? Would it pair well with the AT-2035?
Is AT2020USB+ compatible with Windows10 nowadays? I ponder if I should purchase it, but after reading rewievs of how the Windows10 has problems with the USD Audio Drive, I'm kinda skeptical.
From a the research that I've done it doesn't seem like it would be worth the hassle. I don't own the USB version but from what I find you would have to do some annoying downloads to get it to work with Windows 10. The good thing is that the USB mic market has some great options nowadays. What kind of stuff are you looking to make? Also what is your budget? I can try to point you in the right direction.
@@RebelTech1990 oh I already purchased it and I'm waiting for the package to arrive. Honestly there were some people who didn't find any problems with the audio on Windows 10, so I think it relies on luck. When I have the mic in my hands I'll come back to make a review on how it works. My budget is 100-200 dollars, though this mic costed me, in my country, 174 dollars. Found it really suitable for singing, since I'm looking forward to do professional covers in a sense. It'll be my first mic. If you have any recommendations for mics that are the best for covers and voice-over, please go ahead 😊
I think you would benefit from having a cheaper interface paired with an xlr mic. You can get a AT2020 and an interface for about $200. There’s also the AT2035 if you wanna spend a little more and get a good amount of extra quality. I did a bunch of videos on them. Let me know how the recordings go and when you put out a video. I’ll check it out!
@@RebelTech1990 I received my mic and experienced no problems with it! The sound quality is great, and it works well with Windows 10, I didn't have to install additional softwares. Guess I had luck 🙂
Bit harsh on the 2020 - in the initial general sound booth test you're talking at the 4040 for the 2020 test I think?? But directly at the 2035 and 4040!! Other than that, excellent, interesting testing!
It was the 2020 that you are hearing, I just didn't focus my voice directly towards the 2020 itself. Then I talked directly into the mic that was being heard. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@RebelTech1990 that’s what I mean. You were talking directly to the other two, but not directly at the 2020. Probably didn’t make *that* much difference, but still…
Oh it definitely does, that’s why I readjusted the way I talked into them. You can hear the differences when I move closer and further away. Doing comparisons is tough when they are all on one mount but I’d rather that then having multiple stands around me. I’ve tried that and it was a mess. There’s a lot of trial and error on this channel, but it’s a learning experience for sure.
@@RebelTech1990 yeah just check videos on mic i actually own, because i was getting crazy by wanting the Sm7b for podcasting and rap, and remember i have the At 4040 that can maybe do the job no so badly.
I compared those two and they are very similar in tone. So if you have one then you probably don’t need the other. Depends on what your using it for, of course, but I like the AT4040 in the booth and Sm7b for podcasting/steaming. That just my preference
@@RebelTech1990 thx, i suppose you prefer sm7b for this rejection of background noise, non treated room ? that's specially why i was interested in ( also with the warm radio tone, and knowing that in our french radio, the rappers use this specific mic sm7b )
K so I own ALOT of mics from audio technica over the years…. If you were to buy 5 at4040’s they all will sound insanely different from each other, so you can buy 1 and it’ll sound like shit, and then return it buy another and it might sound good, well they are like they with the at2020 at2035, at4047, at4040, at4033, and the at4050…… it’s seriously annoying to me because I have found good ones and sold them and tried finding a good one is nearly impossible…. To me I almost given up on audio Technica for the poor quality control they have, yes all mics from other company do the same but not in such a drastic amount as audio Technicas microphones , I’ve litterally had an at4040 that sounded damn near identical to a Elam 251 and an at4040 that sounded exactly like a u87 ai but with a very very very small amount of highs added. I’ve found an at2020 that sounded better then my at4050….
The 35 got that warmness I need!!!!
Excellent review! I just purchased the AT4040 bundle which was the same price as the microphone alone ($299). It included a black velvet dust cover with a white AT logo, a hard case (instead of soft case) with a foam insert, a metal shockmount (instead of plastic), a metal mic stand adapter, a very nice 20' XLR cable, and a very nice 6.5" pop filter.
That’s a good price for that! Thanks for checking out the video!
I'm using 2020 for 8 years, it fell down with the stand a few times but it still works great for my needs (rap and sometimes livestreaming). I'll probably get 2035 as a slight upgrade and give away 2020.
I feel it's worth the upgrade from the 2020. The price doesn't give justice to the amount of extra quality you get. They could sell the 2035 for $200 and i'd still think it was a great price for it. Thanks for checking out the video!
thanks for the great info and comparison man. I'm getting into voice over and youtube and this helped me fine the mic that's perfect for my tone and voice.
Thanks for checking out the video! I’m glad it helped!
AT2035 sounds like the better one for me, sounds even better than the more expensive 4040! As a matter of fact I just order one right now.
That's awesome! It is a great choice especially for the price. It really comes down to personal preference. I love the low dark presence of the AT4040, but that's less about cost and more about design. That sound doesn't necessarily mean that's why it costs so much. It's just the way they made it.
Thanks for checking out the video! Let me know how you like the AT2035 when you get it!
I agree with this. 2035 sounded the best to me, with the 4040 2nd. I think I’ll save $150 bucks
cool. recently my friend has asked me such question about the noise in her recording (with at2035 / yamaha interface/ no brand cable), so I refer this video to her and suggest that the first step to take is to replace the cable(which is the least expensive thing of the whole set).
That's usually my first suggestion to people with similar audio issues. Sometimes it's the simplest things that get us hung up. Thanks for checking out the video and the recommendation to your friend. I hope you both found it helpful!
What a great & detailed comparison!
Thanks for checking out the video!
Sir, I want to do voice over. I want to buy Sure SM 58 mic. But a shopkeeper told me that you cannot do recording with dynamic mic. This is not for recording. Condenser mics are made for recording. Sir, what should i do ? Please tell te Truth
What kind of VO work do you want to do? What kind of content are you looking to make?
@@RebelTech1990 i want to Record professional poetry and Voice Over
@@RebelTech1990 Sir. If I take Shure SM58 Mic and Arturia Mini Fuse Audio Interface. So would this setup be good? Can I record and mix poetry in professional quality on this setup? Will there be any problem?
No problem, as long as you like the tone of the SM58 then you’re good. It might need some post work to make it come to life but other than that it’s a good set up
@@RebelTech1990 Thanks bro
so agree, always thought the 2035 was well worth the 50 dollar bump over the 2020. with the right room and technique, one could make a voice over career with the 2035 all day. the 2020, not so much, but a decent utility mic i guess.
It was a nice surprise to see how well the 2035 performed. I think these three will be my main choices for budget condenser mics for a while. Maybe one day I can grab a Neuman for some serious work. Thanks for checking out the video!
I love the video idea and the whole comparison. Great quality content
I can't help but notice something odd in the Untreated room test though, for some reason the AT2020 sounded better in the untreated room (?)
Either that or the labels on the upper left were interchanged between the AT2035 and the AT2020
Great quality review nonetheless and thank you for this fun and interesting video on the AT20 series
I gotta admit, I noticed the same thing but I was to nervous to say anything. I felt the backlash coming lol. You are definitely right, for some reason the AT2020 does sound better in the untreated room. Also I think the way it was angled made it sound better. I say thing because the AT4040 is angles the same way and sounds good. The 2035 isn’t angled that much which could be what is effecting it.
Thanks for checking out the video! Do you have any of these, or plan to get one?
@@RebelTech1990 I currently have the AT2035 and I'm satisfied with it
I usually watch these types of reviews to know which would be an upgrade for the AT2035 I have.
It's not broken or anything its probably just gear obsession where I want to know what the end game is for me when I upgrade in the future. But tbh I'm leaning towards just learning the skill of mixing vocals right in a musical and non-musical situations
As a singer-songwriter and producer I tend to wonder if there are mics out there that might suite my voice better since mic choice makes a difference in sound and tone of a singer. I'm just probably overthinking it though hehe
I'm with you on that. I have some mics that I would love to own, but it's not smart to throw cash at everything I want. Obviously lol. As I am, right now I have two of my dream mics, the Shure SM7B and the Sennheiser MKH 416. If I was to add one more it would be a TLM 103. After that I'm good. I can make a good living recording audio/music with just that set up. After that it comes down to getting clients and working on my skill set.
Now to be honest this most likely be my side gig because it's not consistent enough. The dream is to make it full time but time will tell.
I'll be selling off some gear soon so I can invest in different gear. I don't want to sit on gear that I don't use. Maybe one day I'll have companies send me stuff, that would be nice.
I'm always open to talking about gear so feel free to send comments about stuff that you see!
Most people say that the 2020 sounds brighter and many people prefer that for voices. The more neutral AT2035 can sound boring. In the booth you can actually hear the superior accuracy of the other two compared to the 2020.
Thanks man, this is what I needed!
Thanks for checking out the video! I’m glad it helped!
Which one would you recommend for hip hop rap vocals? my room is not treated,
l have wooden tile(Can probably buy a rug) , with a SSL2 interface
Between Audio technica & Lewit LCT 240, which would be the best?
and lf l were to record inside my car and treat it a bit, which mic would you recommend then?
For rap vocals, I’ve seen a lot of people using the AT4040.
Cars are tricky because you get that “muffled” sound that you hear any time you record in a car. If you can treat it then that’s great but it’ll be tough to make it sound natural
Back again to this channel, nice review bro
Thanks for checking it out. This was a video I have been wanting to make for a while. I’m hoping to expand on it one day.
Is higher db better ? I cant really find a solid answer for this as in is the AT2035 Better with higher db or is it worse than the other 2 mics with lower db, Also does the AT2035 Distort with loud noise or yells or can it handle them? Not too loud but like if i was to sing loudly into it
There are a couple of things you are referencing in this. When you say "db" you mean either the sensitivity or the Max SPL. These are two different things but work together in some ways.
The AT2020 is the the least sensitive at -37db. Which means it needs more gain than the others which are almost the same. When it comes to the Max SPL the AT2035 has the highest. Meaning technically it can handle the most input. Now in general these numbers won't matter too much as long as you set your levels properly. The advantage to the AT2035 and the AT4040 is that they have -10db pads, which means you can input 10 more db with those switches engaged. Example if you are making a noise that is 100db, with the 2020 and the others without the switches on will allow all those 100 db in. The 2035 and the 4040 have pads that when engaged that same 100 db in, if you kept the gain the same, will now be registered as 90db. Not on the 2020 because it doesn't have a pad.
This is a tricky topic because there is much more to it. Get the mic set naturally first. Then you adjust from there. The more you change the less of the natural ton you will get. Very minimal adjustments maker a big difference. Distortion can happen because of so many things so if you are looking to really give it to a mic then a dynamic mic will be better fit for screaming or loud sounds. These can handle a lot but you have to be careful.
Hope this helps, let me know if you need any more help.
Thanks for checking out the video!
sir which of these mics should i buy for voice over, poadcasting and streaming... this time i own samson 2u
Personally, I think the AT4040 is great for voice over and even other types of applications. It does have a darker/lower tone, so that could be an acquired taste. If you want something more neutral, then the AT2035 would be good too. One more thing to consider is, because these are condenser microphones, they pick more range. So your room may be an issue if it has too many reflective surfaces. It’s easy to fix with some soft materials.
Hope this helps, thanks for checking out the video!
Very nice, thanks for this!!
You're welcome! Thanks for checking out the video!
Which microphone would you recommend for female vocals? I am a complete "microphone newbie", so I have been doing a ton of research, but most of the reviews I find are tested on male vocals. I am considering either the 2035 or the 4040 (during the Black Friday sales). If you see this comment, thank you for your input 😊
I have a few questions.
1) What’s your budget?
2) What time are you looking for? (Dark, Bright, neutral)
3) How is your recording space, acoustically?
This will give me a good idea for recommendations
@@RebelTech1990 Thank you for your reply. Either mic is feasible for my budget.
I don't really have an acoustic space set up yet, since I am a newbie. But I am serious about recording, so I do plan on setting up an area to record when I am able.
As of the tone, this is where I am getting hung up. I don't want my voice to stray too far from it's natural tone, but I do want some warmth and not an overly bright sound. My vocal range is currently F3 - C6, so I don't want anything that will make me sound screechy, "screamy", or overly sharp at the high range. I would say my voice tone is like a cross between Zoey Deschanel and Taylor Swift's tone. Gentle and light like Taylor Swift, but vintage-like similar to Zoey Deschanel, just not quite as dark as her sound. Not that I sound like them, but it's the closest way I can describe my natural tone. I hope that makes sense enough to help with the decision, lol. I don’t know of any artists that I sound like, so sorry for the vagueness.
I plan on recording both classical and pop. I have never owned a microphone before, so this will be my first purchase and I am hoping to get the best mic within my budget. Thank you for your help!!
@@RebelTech1990 Now that I have been thinking about it, my biggest question is which microphone would be best for recording both high and low notes? I plan on recording low, mid, and high notes. I haven't been able to find any reviews on these microphones for high note singing for females. I know it's a hard question since you are obviously not a female singer, lol, but I was just wondering what your opinion was on this.
I think you should start out with the AT2035. It’s more neutral and can be molded in post. It’s a great first condenser mic. Now the other thing to consider is what you are using to record. Either an interface or a recorder. That’s up to you. But that is an additional cost. So I can give you some options if you want.
@@RebelTech1990Thank you so much for your opinion, that really means a lot to me. I am actually considering the Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen interface, since it looks like it has auto gain and has been recommended in a ton of reviews for beginners. What do you think? Would it pair well with the AT-2035?
Danke!
Thanks for the Super Thanks! I really do appreciate the support!
Is AT2020USB+ compatible with Windows10 nowadays? I ponder if I should purchase it, but after reading rewievs of how the Windows10 has problems with the USD Audio Drive, I'm kinda skeptical.
From a the research that I've done it doesn't seem like it would be worth the hassle. I don't own the USB version but from what I find you would have to do some annoying downloads to get it to work with Windows 10. The good thing is that the USB mic market has some great options nowadays. What kind of stuff are you looking to make? Also what is your budget? I can try to point you in the right direction.
@@RebelTech1990 oh I already purchased it and I'm waiting for the package to arrive. Honestly there were some people who didn't find any problems with the audio on Windows 10, so I think it relies on luck. When I have the mic in my hands I'll come back to make a review on how it works.
My budget is 100-200 dollars, though this mic costed me, in my country, 174 dollars. Found it really suitable for singing, since I'm looking forward to do professional covers in a sense. It'll be my first mic. If you have any recommendations for mics that are the best for covers and voice-over, please go ahead 😊
I think you would benefit from having a cheaper interface paired with an xlr mic. You can get a AT2020 and an interface for about $200. There’s also the AT2035 if you wanna spend a little more and get a good amount of extra quality. I did a bunch of videos on them.
Let me know how the recordings go and when you put out a video. I’ll check it out!
@@RebelTech1990 I received my mic and experienced no problems with it! The sound quality is great, and it works well with Windows 10, I didn't have to install additional softwares. Guess I had luck 🙂
Bit harsh on the 2020 - in the initial general sound booth test you're talking at the 4040 for the 2020 test I think?? But directly at the 2035 and 4040!! Other than that, excellent, interesting testing!
It was the 2020 that you are hearing, I just didn't focus my voice directly towards the 2020 itself. Then I talked directly into the mic that was being heard. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@RebelTech1990 that’s what I mean. You were talking directly to the other two, but not directly at the 2020. Probably didn’t make *that* much difference, but still…
Oh it definitely does, that’s why I readjusted the way I talked into them. You can hear the differences when I move closer and further away. Doing comparisons is tough when they are all on one mount but I’d rather that then having multiple stands around me. I’ve tried that and it was a mess. There’s a lot of trial and error on this channel, but it’s a learning experience for sure.
AT 4040 here, 'cause i own one.
It’s a great mic!
Thanks for checking out the video!
@@RebelTech1990 yeah just check videos on mic i actually own, because i was getting crazy by wanting the Sm7b for podcasting and rap, and remember i have the At 4040 that can maybe do the job no so badly.
I compared those two and they are very similar in tone. So if you have one then you probably don’t need the other. Depends on what your using it for, of course, but I like the AT4040 in the booth and Sm7b for podcasting/steaming. That just my preference
@@RebelTech1990 thx, i suppose you prefer sm7b for this rejection of background noise, non treated room ? that's specially why i was interested in ( also with the warm radio tone, and knowing that in our french radio, the rappers use this specific mic sm7b )
K so I own ALOT of mics from audio technica over the years…. If you were to buy 5 at4040’s they all will sound insanely different from each other, so you can buy 1 and it’ll sound like shit, and then return it buy another and it might sound good, well they are like they with the at2020 at2035, at4047, at4040, at4033, and the at4050…… it’s seriously annoying to me because I have found good ones and sold them and tried finding a good one is nearly impossible…. To me I almost given up on audio Technica for the poor quality control they have, yes all mics from other company do the same but not in such a drastic amount as audio Technicas microphones , I’ve litterally had an at4040 that sounded damn near identical to a Elam 251 and an at4040 that sounded exactly like a u87 ai but with a very very very small amount of highs added. I’ve found an at2020 that sounded better then my at4050….
Quality video!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
💪💪💪
nice review
Thanks for checking out the video!
The 20 series have such harsh highs and they're not even real condensers really bad quality 🤮