I've used the 3035 on tenor through a 12AX7 tube pre channel, also through Mackie 8Bus pres. I also use a 4050. They're both good, with the 3035 being a little warmer sounding. I also use it on guitar cabs and it's my secret weapon for female vocals. I need to buy another one! Great mic for the money.

jonyoung wrote: I've used the 3035 on tenor through a 12AX7 tube pre channel, also through Mackie 8Bus pres. I also use a 4050. They're both good, with the 3035 being a little warmer sounding. I also use it on guitar cabs and it's my secret weapon for female vocals. I need to buy another one! Great mic for the money.

Thanks for the feedback

Sure thing!

All i know is that the AT2020 is a bad microphone from other reviews online. its rating is in the low 6's. not pretty good for an audio technica mic.

jahme wrote: All i know is that the AT2020 is a bad microphone from other reviews online. its rating is in the low 6's. not pretty good for an audio technica mic.

Interesting, the only I review I have seen was in Recording Mag and it was reasonably positive. Any links? I'd like to read more.

That sounds like an HC rating scale. Is it?

also isnt the 2020 suposed to be good for things where a high SPL enduance is good?

Well, I just bought a couple of 2020's from an ebay store, $82 each. I'll let you all know what I think after I can noodle with them a bit.

been trying some mics. So far the SM57 and AT 3035 are my choice (haven't tried a Marshall yet). I can't believe how "dead" that AKG C 1000 is compared to any of these, even a cheapAvlex D 73 and an olf Fostex!

Hoping to get ahold of a Marshall soon but it may turn out all I need is the old tried-and-true 57! It sure is clean. The AT has a bit more "warmth" but with a touch of post eq I could almost exactly match it with the 57.