My new AT4040 question...

[David Katauskas]

This mic seems to have much more of a mid-range than my other condenser mics (MXL 990 and 991). Does that seem right?

 

[Dogman]

I thought it had more bottom, but maybe on my voice, it's just lower mids? It actually seems to be very normal, and my MXL is a bit more high-end happy. Accentuates the high a little. I also have a Nady, which seems to just be louder...

 

[David Katauskas]

Thanks Dogman...being new to becoming a gear slut is tough...whew.

 

[Big Kenny]

I find the 4040 to be pretty flat, what goes in comes out. Not a bad thing at all really, gives you something to do with your outboard gear.

 

[thexflamesxburn]

i would have to say mine is a little bassy at times. otherwise, its pretty flat. mostly i agree with big kenny.

 

[ozraves]

When moving out of the shrill mics into other offerings you sort of give your ears time to appreciate mics without that quality.

 

[trenttati]

My AT4040 always sounds a little heavy in the low-mid range. For vocals in a mix I nearly always use the low-end roll off on the mic.