Audio Technica must have's

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Hello all,

I have done some recording in the past and loved it, and now I would like to get back into it and start up a small home studio.

Currently I work a job where I have access to an Audio Technica distributor, and may be leaving soon, so I want to see which AT mics are "must have's" in a sense for a home studio.

I currently have an AT3035, and MB1k and MB3k. What else would you recommend would be good to have?

Thanks.
 
one of my favorite vocals 4047
4050's are wonderful utility mics
 
The 4033 is nice as well. Good on acoustic guitars and some vocals.
 
Just get two of each model and call it a day.;)
Then ebay off the ones you don't want or need.





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I have an ATM75, AT3035

I had an AT4033a

I want an AT4050

Baring that nice mics in general. Although I'm not sure on the specs. This is at the bottom of pretty much every spec sheet.

Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where
temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for extended periods.
Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.

So basically don't live in Texas or leave them in your car EVER. It's kind of odd that ALL of their mics have that exact same spec though.
 
Fishmed said:
I second these two mics, and also suggest the the AT4051 for a SDC.
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I have a bunch of AT mics. I'll second Fishmed's recommendation, with the suggestion that you get a pair of the 4050s and and a pair of the 4051s. One 4047 will do.
 
I've been looking to get my first condenser on craigslist for a while now - theirs a AT2050 for pretty cheap.

Anyone have anything good to say about that one?
 
Opivy said:
I've been looking to get my first condenser on craigslist for a while now - theirs a AT2050 for pretty cheap.

Anyone have anything good to say about that one?
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How cheap is cheap?

I am not a big fan of the 20 series. I suggest looking at an MXL or something of the like that can be upgraded down the road. That way when you out grow the mic, you can take it to another level with a mod and not lose your initial investment.
 
Fishmed said:
How cheap is cheap?

I am not a big fan of the 20 series. I suggest looking at an MXL or something of the like that can be upgraded down the road. That way when you out grow the mic, you can take it to another level with a mod and not lose your initial investment.
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yup, I don't care for the 3035 either
 
Fishmed said:
How cheap is cheap?

I am not a big fan of the 20 series. I suggest looking at an MXL or something of the like that can be upgraded down the road. That way when you out grow the mic, you can take it to another level with a mod and not lose your initial investment.
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it's 100 dollars - supposedly "never used"
 
The 3035 is Okay... Used at $100-ish I can't complain for that one. But the 40xx series is clearly better. If I still had one from the 40xx series, I'd probably list the 3035 for sale. Not that I've been able to beat it at the $100 price point (yet). I keep wanting to list it anyway, but I've nothing as good at the moment. Well something, but the 3035 has a noticeably lower noise floor than that something (and a better low end). Plus it's less intimidating to talk into a lava lamp than a pencil.

I don't see too many fans of the 20xx series. But I've seen a few comments that if AT made a 10xx series, that they wouldn't care to hear what it sounded like. 20xx mics are a dime a dozen on my local craigslist. Which either means a) they're popular, or b) they're cheap, or c) no one wants to keep them around. Or all of the above.

My ATM75 is kind of hideous baring the special use that it's designed for. i.e. sounds better than your standard phone. Plus that look ma, no hands (or stands). Plus it comes with it's own windscreens. And phantom power supply from certain POV. And not really that hideous, you'd be hard pressed to find a webcam or laptop mic that sounds better. Not that it's meant to be those, but there's other better options for other purposes at it's price point. For it's purpose respectable I guess. But limited. If you subtract the price of a good stand and boom arm, plus phantom power and other things a good value I guess.
 
the 100$ dollar one I was looking at was the 2050 =0.

Hmm, there's an AT4040 for 200$, that seems pretty decent eh?
I always wonder if it would be worth spending the extra cash and get it new incase something goes wrong though....
 
Another good VERY low cost SDC is the MB4k. Many people see its cost and think its crappy, but considering I've gotten two for less than the price of one new(~$100) on eBay, they are nice little mics. They aren't going to rival any of AT's much nicer SDCs, but they are great for the price.

I also love the u853 mic. Its original use is for hanging by choirs and stages, which I use it for, but it can be a nice general condenser with changeable capsules giving you multiple pickup patterns. I've used them on piano with nice results.

And hey, could you get us some mics from the AT distributor you know and pass along the savings?:D
 
OK- lone voice in the wilderness-AT4060. The 40XX series FET condensers are very good mid-priced mics, but they don't do anything that can't be done by compareable Shure or AKG mics. The 4060 is the best tube mic on the market at it's price point, IMHO. You don't get any better until you start to hit the Oh my God preice point with Lawson, Brauner, etc.-Richie
 
I bought a 3035 to have another mic for vocals, yet I still keep going back to the Blue "Bluebird". Awesome mic for recording anything.
 
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