at 3035 VS at 4040

[bad intentionz]

will the xtra hundred dollars be worth to get a 4040 or is the 3035 just fine. im recording rap male vocals and a female singer

 

[kahuna]

I have two 3035's and they are damned good for the dough, but if my new 4060's are anything to go by the 40 series mics are a major step up.

I found the 3035's a little harsh sounding on my voice and acoustic guitars; now I feel so relaxed and comfortable recording.

 

[jkokura]

I've not compated the 3035 to my 4040, but I LOVE my 4040. It's so good on Acoustic and Vox for me. Admitedly I like my NTK better on me, but it's a very different sound. Smooth, flat, responsive, easy to work with... I don't know much about the 3035...but I don't regrey my 4040 one bit! You won't either if you get one...

Jacob

 

[jake-owa]

I haven't tried the 4040 but I have owned both the 3035 and the 4050 and the difference is night and day. The 3035 is a very narrow or boxy sounding mic in comparison to, well just about anything. The 4050 in comparison was very open sounding and clear. Maybe someone can tell us how the 4050 and 4040 compare.

 

[Big Kenny]

CAD M179 is very nice and priced about the same as the 3035, multi pattern too. If you have it narrowed down to those two, get the 4040.

 

[ozraves]

I've compared them. You get a better mic with the AT4040, which I think absolutely without a doubt outclasses anything at a lower price point and most anything up to $500 in side address, large diaphragm condenser mics.

 

[the dairy giant]

I've compared them. You get a better mic with the AT4040, which I think absolutely without a doubt outclasses anything at a lower price point and most anything up to $500 in side address, large diaphragm condenser mics.

better in your opinion than ADK vienna/hamburg, or MXlv69??? those were the 2 I was looking at but the 4040 is about the same price on ebay... for vocals and acoustic mainly.

 

[ozraves]

better in your opinion than ADK vienna/hamburg, or MXlv69??? those were the 2 I was looking at but the 4040 is about the same price on ebay... for vocals and acoustic mainly.

Yes but that's just my opinion. I know a couple people who'd put the ADK Vienna and Hamburg on the same plateau. I know a couple who'd put the MXL V69 on the same level as well.