I Bought an AT4050

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I picked up a 4050 this weekend. Love it! I've only used it on a 4x12 so far. It has a very VERY clean, flat response! I can't even tell that it's there! I cannot wait to try it on a singer's voice. Trying to figure out a use for the figure 8. Maybe I'll put two cabs facing each other, and the mic in the middle. :D I'm very stoked! :)
 
Gnash5150 said:
Trying to figure out a use for the figure 8.
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Acoustic guitar. Aim the bugger at the end of the fretboard, and press record.
 
wow i just got an AT 4050 last week too. I have yet to try out figure 8 on acoustic. Thanks for the tip!
 
WE ARE FAMILY.....Oops sorry! Had a retro flashback!
One word describes my AT4040, your mic's younger cousin......clarity!
 
I think I want another! Overheads? :D Nah, I've got a big bad vocal mic to purchase.
 
Gnash5150 said:
Figure 8 on acoustic, Youza! :D
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Do you have another mic to use as a Mid? I'm not sure the fig 8 will be much good to you without a mid signal.....
 
Well, you could point one side of the fig8 like you normally would (at the 12th fret or so), and let the back side pick up some room. I like this more than omni on acoustic guitars, unless I'm needing to get super close in.
Occasionally, I do like the sound of an acoustic recorded fig8 with the null pointing at the 12th fret. In a busy mix, this can provide a bit of texture and depth.
 
Well, after all those words about the 4050 I think I'll have to try one ;)
 
Actually, after reading a few reviews, shouldn't the 4050 be an entry level mic ? I read about excessive high end... and people give it 7-8 avarage... do I miss anything ?
 
You have to try it, yourself, to know why I like it so much! I wanted a clean, accurate, pickup, and that's what I got! Words like, transparent, versatile, a workhorse, describe this mic in the reviews I have read, and agree with. Any other description, or negative press, would flat out just be a false statement! I auditioned one, based on, reviews and recommendations from this forum. I wouldn't call it entry level. Not even close. I have tried most of the "entry level" condensor mics. I consider this mic an upgrade, from entry level. I would classify it it as essential!
 
I suppose it depends on what you mean by entry level. If the definition is not particularly price dependent and you are looking for a decent, but not high budget multipattern mic, then a 4050 is entry level. A good solid usable microphone that rarely disappoints. If money is a significant issue and a criterion for "entry level", then there are probably less expensive alternatives.
 
im in love with my at4040. you can't even tell its there when you record! i mean you may not be going for that, but the more transparent the better for me. and boy it does its job well.
 
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