Alternative to Audio Technica AT4040

[lttoler]

I like this mic for vocals and have used it on acoustic guitar some. I had to sell mine for financial reasons a while back and would like to get something similar again. Is there anything available that is similar but at a lower price? Thanks in advance!

 

[darrin_h2000]

AT3035...$50 online if you look hard

 

[lttoler]

Thanks! How does it differ from the 4040?

 

[darrin_h2000]

Its decent quality...kind of a AT4033 lite

 

[antichef]

I like the Oktava MK319 - a little darker than the 4040. Some of them are duds, but the good ones are pretty good. I have one modified by Oktavmod that's really good.

 

[davidguevara80]

Shure KSM27 or SM27 But like Darrin i think that 3035 would be a Good Choice for less Money.Buy Used and you can get a 4050 or 4047 for $350

 

[Shadow_7]

A used AT4040 is like $200-ish on craigslist. Or are you looking for something much cheaper? i.e. You like to eat, you don't trust the bar you record at, or you just need 100 or so of them... If you're like me you probably spend 2x's that on car insurance, phone, internet, or any number of things. Your car payment is probably higher than that. And the mic will last much longer than a month (in theory).

 

[Big Kenny]

4040 is worth the price as is the 4033. My likes do not include the 3035.

 

[darrin_h2000]

4040 is worth the price as is the 4033. My likes do not include the 3035.

Did you have a bad experience with it?...mine were incredible for the price I paid.

 

[Big Kenny]

just seems very small and thin to me, YMMV

 

[guitar junkie]

How about an MXL v67g? I have both of these mics myself, and find that I like the bass and mid range a little better on the MXL and the highs are not as hyped...

 

[darrin_h2000]

just seems very small and thin to me, YMMV

Small and thin?...you dont like what it looks like?...you would hate my wife...lol.
Actually it is smooth and very responsive...good on most things.