Hi all,

Just interested as to what people thought was the better mic between the RODE NT2A and the AudioTech. AT4040 - for recording vocals (and acoustic instruments)?

I have looked at some prices, and in Australia the 4040 seems to be more expensive then the NT2A, but in the US the 4040 seems to be cheaper?

Is there something I'm missing here?

Hey Guys,

I was advised by quite a few of you to purchase one of these two mics to replace my Oktava MK319 as a vocal mic.

Since the microphone will be my "go to" for both male and female vocals for a while. which would be a better purchase and why?

I'm unfamiliar with both so your input would be great!

I was checking out the specs on these and noticed that the 3035 seemed to be much flatter overall and specifically in the 1-5k range that seems pretty important for most brass instruments. Anyone have experience with these mics on horns?

What's the difference between the two mics? Which do you recommend for male vocals? Or should I just hold out till the HM-1s are back in stock?

Thanks,
Tim

never see any postings for this mic.very sensitive mic having trouble with vocals.can't seem to get it to dialed in.even with a low amount of gain it distorts way to easily for male blues type vocals.It sounds killer on cymbals though.all i'm doing is running the mic thru 1 channel on the ghost with no compression.

I just used the AT4040 on solo violin this evening (just finished 20 minutes ago and wasted no time telling the story...) With it directly over the neck and aimed towards the bridge, the sound is absolutely stunning. Realistic, lifelike and quite warm and friendly. I used this as my main and the MG M296 omnis out about 2 meters in my small/intimate studio.

Hi! i am wondering to buy a one of those mics and i can't decide..Its for recording electric and acustic guitars, bass, vocals and piano/sintetizers. I like the sound when it's a bit (or very) high volume...So, which of those would you recommend me?
Thanks!
Toni

Hey.
Im looking to replace my RODE NT5 with something else, and Ive been adviced to look into the AT4040s.

My Rane preamps provide +15v phantom power. The specs for my new AT4040 say +48v.

What are the ramifications of using +15v phantom power with the AT4040 mic?

I found this in my Rane Tech Notes (#148)