Audio-Technica AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Perfect for Studio, Podcasting & Streaming, XLR Output, Includes Custom Shock Mount

This is an excellent studio mic to have in anyone's home studio. For that matter, it's an excellent mic in a professional studio. I'm a professional recording engineer, and I've always said there are NO RULES, JUST GUIDELINES. I'm not going to go into the technical whys and how comes of what makes a great microphone. You can read the tech specs and study that for yourself. I say use your ears as the best judge as to what sounds good. For me, the AT2035 is a goto mic for a lot situations in recording voice and instruments. It's reasonably priced so you can afford to have a pair. I've used this mic in live sound as well as studio applications, both indoor and outdoor venues, and the results are no less than perfect. Clean, clear, and hits everywhere in the common frequency range of human hearing. It's a warm sounding mic; very elegant and captures the natural timbre of unprocessed, acoustic sound. I feel this is a great choice for podcasts and even live radio broadcasts. One of my favorite times in using this mic was for an acoustic classical guitar played in a stairwell at a college. I placed one in front of the player, and another on the first landing of the steps going up to the second floor to capture the natural reverb of the room. Outside of "tuning" the room with EQ there was no other processing used and the recording was spectacular. Very powerful sounding, yet all the nuances of classical guitar playing were present. Bottom line is you can't go wrong with the AT2035. If you're new to recording and trying to decide what kind of condenser mic to get - this should be a first choice for you.

Note: Mic arm and pop filter are not included with this. I was a bit unsure about which model to buy between this and the 2020, but I'm glad I went this direction. If you're looking for a solid mic for voicework, this one is good for the price point (and just in general). Audio is crisp and clear, and I haven't had a single issue with sound quality, whether it be chatting with friends or recording audio. I haven't tested how this performs with music (especially instruments), so the jury is out on that. Get yourself a decent audio mixer and either a stand or boom arm, and you're ready to rock!

I lucked out when I bought this microphone, as it was only $70 and was practically new. And I can honestly say, it was worth every penny, and then some. First things first, as this IS a condenser microphone, you HAVE to give the room you plan to record in proper treatment. Otherwise it WILL pick up a lot of reverb and background noise. I have actually surrounded the microphone itself with studio foam inside of a cardboard box. It's not the prettiest sight, but it was inexpensive and works just as well as the upwards $100 screens they sell for these. Another thing to remember is to buy a proper interface for this. Especially if you are recording on a PC. I suggest using a Line 6 Pod Studio UX1, I managed to find one of those on eBay for about $45. It has an excellent noise gate with it that filters out the background noise in real time, without giving the vocals that robotic sound that noise removal in post tends to leave. Please note, the UX1 does not supply phantom power, so you will need a phantom power supply. I use a Behringer Micro power supply P5400 with it ($20). You will also need to buy at least two XLR cables, one for the power supply, and one to connect to the interface, but you can find some decent ones around $7 -$14, so that is no big deal. As for the sound quality, it is PHENOMENAL. Every syllable comes out clearly, and distinctly. Subtle nuances in tone that some lesser mics tend leave out are crystal clear, and, best of all, it can handle high vocals without peaking as easily like my other microphones did. I managed to go to ear piercingly high pitches, and still managed to keep it from peaking. If you want high quality, professional sound, and don't feel like spending over $300, this is definitely the microphone to get.

Most reviews I see on Amazon are for products that have only recently been received by the buyer, but my review is based on four years of use. The AT-2035 microphone, cord, boom arm, and shock mount have held up incredibly well over the years. It has survived weekly use, two full house moves, and curious toddlers who have knocked it down more times than I can count. It has proven to be extremely durable and performs four years later just as well as the day I bought it. The instructions for setup are easy to follow and online support from Audio-Technica has been more than enough to assist me in all of my needs. I've used it for live audio during Zoom calls, recording voiceovers for work projects, and personal projects. The audio is always crisp and clear and there have been no integration issues with the half-dozen different recording programs I've used over the years. If you are a first-time XLR microphone user, you will need to purchase a USB audio interface if recording to a PC or Mac. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface has been an excellent partner to the AT-2035 and I would highly recommend purchasing the two together. This has proven to be an excellent microphone for me as a beginner and has grown with my needs and skill level. If you want a purchase that will hold up over time, I can't recommend this one enough.

Microfone condensador muito bom, mais suave e natural que o AT2020 - microfone de reconhecida qualidade e queridinho de home studios e podcasters. O sistema anti-vibração ajuda muito pra evitar a bagunça de baixas frequências cada vez que passa um carro na rua, quando o vizinho resolve bater os pés, enfim. Esteja ciente que é condensador e exige um ambiente propício para que ele não registre excesso de reverberação e ambiência. EXCELENTE aquisição!

Perfect for recording home studio

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Great product, item as advertised.

I use it for recording audiobook. It is so good.ŵ