Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone (at 2040), XLR,Black & ATH-M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

This mic is Honestly one of the best Budget broadcast microphones you can get! The build quality is there! All metal aside from the mounting clip. The threaded adapter is plastic, but it works. The grill has no give, and it looks good! I would invest in some time in some EQ software to get the most out of this microphone, just like with any other. From personal experience the AT2040 only needs minimal adjustments to soften the mids (your core speaking voice), that being said your voice will be different. I am confident it will still need minimal adjustments, as I have listened to female speak into it as well and the higher pitch female voices sound great. A foam windscreen would help with this as well, and I personally recommend it just to keep the mic clean and the ease of cleaning. That being said it has some built in EQ with a high pass filter kicking in at 80hz, to try and keep the mic from picking up your real low thumps like steps on the floor or table bumps. It also has some of the most off axis projection I have seen on a mic, speaking 90 degrees off from the speaking surface I can barely hear myself. Now I do power this with the Elgato Wave XLR with Phantom Power off, since Dynamic mics don’t require it. BUT this mic needs some Serious gain to sound good, which is normal for Dynamic as well. I don’t use the Elgato software, but I’m around the 45 gain mark or so, my microphone volume from the elgato is set to 97 in my windows which is darn near max, but it is what it requires to get decent sound from it. If you see a review saying its quiet then question if their gain was set too low! The Rhode Podmic is its biggest contender in the budget category and you couldn’t go wrong with it either, but I digress as this is a review of the AT2040 For $100 and minimal EQ adjustments this thing is a great deal!

As an ex disc jocker for a local radio station, I bought this mike to do some voice tracking and some commercial announcements for them, so I was looking for a microphone with good clear audio and a nice frequency response. Hooking this through my Beringer mixer, it produced exactly what I needed, and my spots are regularly heard on the air. As an added benefit, it works very nicely witlh my amateur radio transceiver as well, producing great audio. Very pleased with the results.

Solid Sound, Solid Build: The AT2040 captures your voice or instrument with crystal clarity. Plus, it's built like a tank, so it'll last through all your recording sessions. Versatile and Easy: Whether you're singing, podcasting, or jamming, this mic's got you covered. And setting it up? Piece of cake. Bang for Your Buck: Top-notch quality without breaking the bank. Need we say more? Final Verdict: The Audio-Technica AT2040 is the perfect companion for your recording adventures. Clear sound, easy setup, and great value—what more could you ask for?

Having been podcasting with a variety of AT products in the past two years, I can honestly say that this mic is very good value for the money, with a few caveats. The at2040 is essentially a 1/4 of the cost of the BP40 but shares a similar look--since I'm never on video for my podcast, I don't really care about how the microphone looks. In terms of functionality, this mic doesn't require phantom power, which is neither here nor there, as I still require an audio interface to make the connection to the XLR cable work--and mine goes through a second-generation Scarlett Solo without a touch of feedback or hiss. Noise is controlled very well--there's no need for a pop filter although simply in terms of protecting the casing, you may want to use a foam head anyway, but if you unscrew the grate you'll find a pop-filter already included internally. I'm not sure how well it works for everybody else's voice but the at2040 rendered my vocals much more crisply and cleanly than the at2020. I will say that some post-production was definitely needed to add a boost to the final output (which is often the case for most mics anyway), but for podcasters, this is a very very good budget option for a dynamic mic that looks good and right out of the box helps to deliver a really nice, professional sound. (*Note* as of 9/19/21 I've ordered the Coda MB-1 to see if I can't get even better performance out of this mic, as I noted in a recent recording that at a very low level I could hear some audible hiss which may have been the fault of my laptop ports, but I will update this review if I see any difference is made) I've used the atr2100, the aforementioned at2020, and the Pro41 and this one beats them all. **NOTE** with the Coda MB-1 this mic is an amazing piece of hardware and a tremendous performer, and without it, it's still very good--but on my interface I was able to pot my gain down to 40% of max and get really clear results.

This mic is ultra tight cardiod. Off axis rejection is extreme. S/N is very good for a dynamic mic which always need more gain than a +48v condenser. The build is quite solid and a bit heavy, ( Why ?) It has no Lo cut or pad. It rolls off a little early and has no deep bottom, but mids are fine and reaches upward more than any hyper cardiod mic I've tried. It's not crisp, but is more bright than dark. It has NO proximity effect ! You can swallow it without getting boomy. Perfect for harmonica players ? My use is to isolate drum kit elements in a studio setting. I need 2 or 3 more. Unscrew the capsule guard and remove the front foam for a little more treble.

Das Audio-Technica AT2040 Dynamische Podcast-Mikrofon mit Hypernierencharakteristik hat mich restlos beeindruckt und ich kann es allen Podcastern und Content-Erstellern wärmstens empfehlen. Als leidenschaftlicher Podcaster war ich auf der Suche nach einem Mikrofon, das meinen Stimmaufnahmen Klarheit, Präsenz und Professionalität verleiht - und das AT2040 hat meine Erwartungen bei weitem übertroffen. Die Klangqualität dieses Mikrofons ist schlichtweg atemberaubend. Die Hypernierencharakteristik sorgt für eine präzise Richtwirkung und minimiert Hintergrundgeräusche und unerwünschte Nebengeräusche. Das Ergebnis sind kristallklare Aufnahmen, in denen meine Stimme perfekt hervorsticht. Die Wiedergabe ist unglaublich detailliert, mit einer ausgewogenen Klangfülle und einer beeindruckenden Dynamik. Egal ob tiefe, warme Töne oder klare, höhere Frequenzen - das AT2040 erfasst jeden Aspekt meiner Stimme mit beeindruckender Genauigkeit. Die Verarbeitungsqualität des AT2040 ist ebenfalls beeindruckend. Das Mikrofon ist solide gebaut und liegt gut in der Hand. Es vermittelt ein Gefühl von Robustheit und Langlebigkeit, was für den langfristigen Einsatz von großer Bedeutung ist. Die im Lieferumfang enthaltene Halterung ist stabil und hält das Mikrofon sicher an seinem Platz, ohne dass Vibrationen oder Störgeräusche entstehen. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt des AT2040 ist seine Vielseitigkeit und Benutzerfreundlichkeit. Das Mikrofon lässt sich problemlos mit verschiedenen Audiointerfaces und Mischpulten verbinden und ist mit seinem XLR-Anschluss flexibel einsetzbar. Die Einrichtung ist unkompliziert und das Mikrofon ist sofort einsatzbereit. Dank seiner Hypernierencharakteristik und der effektiven Geräuschunterdrückung eignet es sich ideal für Podcast-Aufnahmen, aber auch für Sprachaufnahmen, Voice-Overs und mehr. Das AT2040 zeichnet sich zudem durch sein attraktives Design aus. Das elegante Äußere und das klassische schwarze Finish verleihen dem Mikrofon einen professionellen Look, der sich gut in jedes Studio oder Arbeitsumfeld einfügt. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass das Audio-Technica AT2040 Dynamisches Podcast-Mikrofon mit Hypernierencharakteristik eine herausragende Wahl für erstklassige Audioaufnahmen ist. Die Klangqualität, die Verarbeitungsqualität und die Benutzerfreundlichkeit machen es zu einem erstklassigen Werkzeug für Podcasting und professionelle Sprachaufnahmen. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem Mikrofon sind, das Ihren Stimmaufnahmen ein

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Tiene una aislacion de ruido impresionante, el color de la voz que tiene este micro es muy bueno, no reduce lo dinamico de la voz como el shure mv7 que hace que la voz suene muddy, con este micro probablemente no necesites ni siquiera ecualizar nada, la calidad de grabacion es fenomenal saliendo de la caja, lo utilizo con una interfaz de audio shure x2u (la version anterior a la nueva)

Da igual el micrófono que compres si no tienes una buena interfaz de sonido, no sonará como debe. Y este en mi opinión suena mejor que los clásicos que suelen tener los youtubers. Con una buena configuración suena espectacular

I do like this mic its great to be able to make songs and not have any of the background noise, I have found a way to get noise cancelling on this mic and I had to play with the mixer a little bit to get it setup properly but let me tell you something, it's definitely a contender for the shure sm7b. Trust me it's definitely worth every penny.