I don't know anything about those specific mics, but it seems like a good part of the question is the issue of whether small diaphragm or large diaphragm mics are better on lead vocals. (I'm assuming the 4040 is large diaphrgm?)
I was taught there are so many factors in choosing a mic for a specific application: off-axis response, handling noise, degree of proximity effect, proneness to popping and sibilance, warmness of sound, clarity of sound, and so on.
I know there is a very famous thread somewhere that is about 100 pages long that discusses all these issues in great detail. Maybe someone could put up a link to it, as that would probably contain far more complete information than anyone could possibly post on their own.
Or is there some rule against posting off-site links here? Seems like I just saw someone else on another thread try to do that (Bear?) unsuccesfully. :confused:
[ August 17, 2003, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: white swan ]
I'd second that motion. I'm a user of AT products for almost a decade. My first AT mic was a 4033. Then I purchased a 3035 which I love so much. Audio Technica has a reputation for making pretty good mics. They are'nt your Neumann U87's or TLM93's , but they hold their own.
I've noticed a substantial price reduction at ZZounds on AT mics.
However, I was able to get the AT4040 for $222, new in the box with papers, etc. There are other eBay dealers selling them new for $235, so I did OK, price-wise. This is still much better than the $300 charged by ZZounds.
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I don´t think the SM81 would do fine for single kead vocals. Som
I don´t think the SM81 would do fine for single kead vocals. Some guys do use it for capturing choir overheads.
I would stick with an at4050.
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I guess I wasn't clear. My choices are the AT4040 or the SM81.
I guess I wasn't clear. My choices are the AT4040 or the SM81.
I'm leaning toward the AT4040.
Due to the size of its diaphragm the at4040 will be usable in ma
Due to the size of its diaphragm the at4040 will be usable in many other situations. I got 3 and I do love them.
Very nice purchase!
I don't know anything about those specific mics, but it seems li
I don't know anything about those specific mics, but it seems like a good part of the question is the issue of whether small diaphragm or large diaphragm mics are better on lead vocals. (I'm assuming the 4040 is large diaphrgm?)
I was taught there are so many factors in choosing a mic for a specific application: off-axis response, handling noise, degree of proximity effect, proneness to popping and sibilance, warmness of sound, clarity of sound, and so on.
I know there is a very famous thread somewhere that is about 100 pages long that discusses all these issues in great detail. Maybe someone could put up a link to it, as that would probably contain far more complete information than anyone could possibly post on their own.
Or is there some rule against posting off-site links here? Seems like I just saw someone else on another thread try to do that (Bear?) unsuccesfully. :confused:
[ August 17, 2003, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: white swan ]
While one rule is there are no rules...another is that small dia
While one rule is there are no rules...another is that small diaphram condensers generally do not make the best vocal mics.
I have an opportunity to buy either for a very good price, so I'
I have an opportunity to buy either for a very good price, so I'm inclined toward the AT4040 to use entirely as a vocal mic.
I'd second that motion. I'm a user of AT products for almost a d
I'd second that motion. I'm a user of AT products for almost a decade. My first AT mic was a 4033. Then I purchased a 3035 which I love so much. Audio Technica has a reputation for making pretty good mics. They are'nt your Neumann U87's or TLM93's , but they hold their own.
I've noticed a substantial price reduction at ZZounds on AT mics
I've noticed a substantial price reduction at ZZounds on AT mics.
However, I was able to get the AT4040 for $222, new in the box with papers, etc. There are other eBay dealers selling them new for $235, so I did OK, price-wise. This is still much better than the $300 charged by ZZounds.