Opinions on AT 4041...?

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I'm considering getting 2 4041's.

How are these thought of in the recording community?

I already have 2 4033's, a Baby Bottle and a couple of other mics.

Thanks,

Earl
 
The 4041 are quite usable mics -- like any mic they can be harsh-sounding on certain sources, but they're good on others.

I frequently use one on hi-hat but you have to be fussy with placement.

But they're not in the same league as the AKG 451 or even the 451B.......
 
Thanks.

I'm considering them to mic a banjo with. Do you think they'll be too harsh?

Earl
 
I love mine on acoustic instruments, especially mandolin. They are very accurate, and in my opinion, not colored at all. What you hear is what goes to tape (or disk). They will accurately portray the source instrument, so if you have a great sounding banjo (Is there such a thing? :D) that's what you will hear on playback.
 
What bugs me is the AT4041 are electret type, instead of standard external-bias condensor. And yes, the expensive Shure SM81 are also electret, but it still bugs me.

I play 5-string banjo, and wonder about recording it with very bright SDC type mics. Too hot?
 
My "GoTo" mic for five string banjo is now the MXL 603 for the last couple of years. The older Shure SM-81's also work well. The Behringer ECM8000's or Audix TR-40's or the Earthworks omnis would also do a good job, although they would pick up more room sound.

The Oktava MC-012's would work probably okay, but you might need a little boost somewhere between 7 and 12kHz to bring out a little sparkle. Several of the AT mics would also be a good choice.

The final choice will depend on the actual instrument, mic placement, and the key of the song. Any mic with high frequency peaks can sound great in one key and harsh in a different key, depending on where those peaks occur.

With many instruments that have a lot of high frequency energy, mic placement is often more important than mic selection.
 
I've been using a 4033 on banjo so far.

If any of you get an opportunity, please venture into the MP3 Mixing Clinic and give a listen to a couple of different mixes I posted.

Am always will to learn from those smarter than me! :-) Any info on banjo sounds or overall mix would be greatly appreciated.

Here a link to the thread.

Harvey,

I still want to find time to come up and meet you. I'm just down the road in Cowtown.

Thanks again all,

Earl
 
Fantastic machine, the 4033. Great on vocals, or any acoustic insturment. Not so good at all on amplified signals.

I've recorded some of the most beautiful sounds with this thing, and have received so many compliments on the quality of the reproduction by the artist who hears their recording for the first time. And it has the distinction as being a mike frequently used in the sound/recording industry.

Damn, now they can be found for under $200. I paid almost $400 a few years ago. Oh well, worth every penny.
 
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