Rode NT1A

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Already have an Audio Technica AT 2020 condenser mic, but thinking of upgrading to a Rode NT1A mic - just wondering if I could have your advice as to if this will be a significant increase in the quality of the sound? Or are they very similar mics?

Thanks
 
fletch1988 said:
Hi

Already have an Audio Technica AT 2020 condenser mic, but thinking of upgrading to a Rode NT1A mic - just wondering if I could have your advice as to if this will be a significant increase in the quality of the sound? Or are they very similar mics?

Thanks
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Unless you have a good set of monitors I doubt that you'll hear much... if any... of an improvement.
 
Ah right - I have just ordered some studiophile AV40s! I'm on quite a low budget so I'm not spending loads and loads. Just wanted to know if it is worth getting the new mic, as I have a feeling my other one is buggered, lol.
 
It depends on what you're looking for in a mic. What do you plan on recording with it?
 
fletch1988 said:
Hi

Already have an Audio Technica AT 2020 condenser mic, but thinking of upgrading to a Rode NT1A mic - just wondering if I could have your advice as to if this will be a significant increase in the quality of the sound? Or are they very similar mics?

Thanks
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What are you using now? The 2 mics are both very good value for money, the 2020 is Sounds on sound magazines favourite cheap item. Both mics will give a good quality recording in a home studio and in fact I have both in my pro studio, they do sound different but that is where personal choice comes into it.


Cheers
Alan
 
fletch1988 said:
I plan on recording mainly vocals, but possibly acoustic guitar sometimes!
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I had an NT1-A, I thought it was pretty good on clear male vox, female vox. Addind a tube sound made it even better because it sounds a little thin. Loud male vox tend not to like it. (In case you Death Metal or something) I thought it was horrible on acoustic guitar. An MXLv67 or shure sm57 is much much better.
 
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