5 mics to choose from...

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 10:31 pm

I'll be the spoiler here.........the AT3035 knocks the stuffing out of the 4050. I own both and use the 3035 on more sources with more consistent results. When the 4050 is right, it's fantastic..... but it ain't hardly neutral. There's a bump at 8k, go look at the specs on the AT website. The 3035 is much more neutral and extremely low self noise as well. I use them (I own 2) on vocals, piano (favorite), horns, upright bass, electric and acoustic guitar, etc..... I also agree regarding the AKG's, I own a 3000 and can't wait to lose it.

If you want to hear some examples of the 3035, all the vocals and most electric guitars on the clips here were done with one:

www.myspace.com/sonicsculptureinc

Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 12:18 am

I like the At4040 and the AT3035, I find the rode mic nice too but a little boosted in the upper mids for some applicatons.

Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 1:28 pm

ok people, as i guessed before, my doubt about the mics turned a bit to other side...
so now, instead of those 5 mics i've asked your opinion about, my mind is almost done, between 3 of the most discussed here:
* AT 3035
* AT 4040
* Sennheiser MD 421

one of you said AT 4040 wouldn't provide me the best answer in some situations, where the AT 3035 would show better results. i heard the tracks in the myspace address you sent, and definitely, i do think the mic goes better for male vocals than female, even if these are not bad at all!
and what about the MD 421 (someone mentioned something about it before)?
thanx for all your advises
zr §

Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:54 pm

I recently got a 4033 and I love it. It really puts the smack down on my AKG C3000b. Many times they go for under $250 on ebay (which is where I got mine).

Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:50 pm

Worth having a listen to the CAD M179. Very versatile and works well on a lot of things. Even the CAD GXL 3000 is pretty good and MF is clearing them for $70 right now.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/CAD-GXL3000-Microphone?sku=270366

Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:35 pm

im glad to see sound guys pumping up the lower priced pro audio gear. im tired of these guys that are so hung up on ridiculous over priced gear that with a well trained engineer you can do some serious jam sessions with reasonable priced gear.

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