All user reviews of 4/5 for the Audio-Technica AT4040

Large capsule condenser microphone, delivered in standart with suspension (like robust but effective) cover anti dusts (pratque during the break) and storage box (better than a kit). This is a studio microphone (or home studio), I've seen on scne dj but my opinion is better to avoid (dusts). Need a phantom power supply.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months. It is good on acoustic instruments, an amp face (1m derrire an SM 58) is well complte trs dynamic microphone providing the precision and brilliance, it can be used a can do anything, even the voices. It is true that one can not find the dynamics of a big fat Neumann or AKG good, but it is prcis trs, be careful because with such a well pramp transparent (those my B-Box for example) it's pretty painful, everything passes except the sweetness, which is not bad in the case of a harp, but a voice of time ...
Finally for 500, we have a dj good quality microphone trs raproche that much more expensive microphones, but the galleries, it is necessary even when a prvoir drrire pramp taken some mild (but the test is better). After a few months of use I am satisfied with this micro trs, I intend to buy one even deuxime to catch Stereo (acoustic piano, orchestra ...).
7 for the dynamics (in this classic sometimes teachers).

Large diaphragm condenser microphone

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year or so, I was able to listen cot other large membranes, C414 (2x more expensive), U87 (7/8x more expensive), it is doing really well. the ratio Q / P is remarkable, trs equilibrated on voice, impeccable in OH, even when pummeled below, works well on guitars, a xylophone, ... short, versatile enough, I had no opportunity of serious costs on instrumentals.

I also know that the AT4050 is as well but even more versatile, we can CHARACTERISTICS rgler the microphone, so we have even more opportunities for the taking.

I think in a set of micro imporant it is to have because it holds up, I really feel like the costs to scne, we see from time to time ...

Large diaphragm condenser microphone cardioid.

OVERALL OPINION

I have 3 years I think. I use it mainly for Save the guitar and bass cabs and they do a very good job. For bass, I often used alone for guitars coupled with a ribbon mic and it's a very good combination, at least from my experience ... I tried in those taken one of his prowls NT2A and AKG C4000, the AT4040 outperforms the widely ...
My micro Park (Super Extended not either) is my No. 1 choice in large cap, I just used to everything except for vocals or OH ... but why not ... like everyone, be tested!
Given the price, this is a great micro!

The Audio-Technica AT4040 is a side address fixed cardioid studio condenser microphone that is touted as very consistent and very natural by Audio-Technica. It boasts a rather impressively low noise figure at only 12 dB of self-noise, and an equally impressive accompanying signal to noise ratio of 82 dB. Aside from that, it includes the expected 10 dB pad and the low end roll-off starting at 80 Hz that one would expect to find on most microphones of this caliber.

The AT4040 has a rather standard frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz. One look at the frequency response curve, however, and it is obvious what the Audio-Technica was trying to do when they were engineering this little bugger: tailor it for vocals. It has a rather significant bump at 6-7 kHz, a dip in the sibilance range from 8-10 kHz, and a nice boost of air right above 10 kHz. While when using it on my voice, it was a dream, this, unfortunately, can wreak havoc on the sound if it happens to be put in front of the wrong singer.

Why? All of these critical frequencies in the voice--upper midrange, sibilance, air--they are all next door neighbors to each other. On some voices, 6-7 kHz is in the upper midrange, but on others' voices, it is smack dab right in the middle of their sibilance zones. It also works the same way on the other end; perhaps boosting at 11-13 kHz or so may work on some voices, but some people have sibilance zones that go into this range. Essentially speaking, while this microphone can for the most part avoid harshness compared to many of the Chinese microphones that just seem to boost everything over 6 kHz, be prepared to find some bizarre sounds coming out of some vocalists.

But who said one microphone can be used by everyone? Not me.

OVERALL OPINION

The Audio-Technica AT4040 is a great little beast that will sound better than any of the lower end Chinese microphones on the market, but that's not saying much. It works very well on me, but there are vocalists it just should not be on. However, even if you place it on these unsuited voices, the results will still be much better than the "boost everything" mentality that the Chinese K67-type microphones push. It's always an upgrade from your MXL microphone, but certainly not always against its peers.

Large-diaphragm condenser microphone, cardioid with low cut at 80Hz.

Stereo pair, studio or live, very versatile.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 years (the previous pair was stolen stereo ...), mainly couple at first, then gradually, and happily, for the live.
In overheads, excellent record in the studio but too sensitive for the live.
On a Leslie, a real treat!
On occasional solo (clarinet, accordion, vocals, violin ...), excellent record but again, a little too sensitive for the live (a KSM32 sounds a bit more neutral but gets less the rest of the orchestra).

This is a large diaphragm condenser microphone from Audio-Technica. While not the most pristine name in the business, AT is getting known for their affordable, yet quality gear, and this mic is no exception. It's probably best used in the studio, or at the home studio, I wouldn't really try to use it in a live gig environment, as I'm not sure what you'd use for, and it's too delicate to use on most instruments at a concert hall. The mic has a 10db pad on it and needs phantom power to work.

OVERALL OPINION

I like this microphone, for the price it's really pretty awesome. As another reviewer mentioned, it's much better than most LDC mics in its price range as it doesn't have the harsh sound that those do. I like to use it at home more than in the actual studio, as the place I work has better mics than this. If I was going to use this microphone, I'd have to try it on acoustic guitars and as a room mic more than anything. I also liked it on piano, though I processed that sound quite a bit when I used it, so I don't know if it would have worked for me as well on its own. It can really be used on quite a bit of things, a leslie speaker for instance sounds great with this as long as its not placed too close, obviously. The pad does help quite a bit in extending its application. I don't like it on vocals, though, but that's fine, most mics don't work great on everything, at least not in this price range. It does work nicely on percussion, though.
This is a good choice for a home studio owner, as it's not too pricey and it'll get the job done well.

Here we have a nice large diaphragm condenser mic from Audio Technica. It connects with a standard XLR mic cable. It does require phantom power from your preamp to work. The mic comes in a nice padded box and also comes with an elastic mounted shock absorber. The mic has a 10dB pad switch. I should say that this mic has a really outstanding SPL capacity. You can stick this in front a really blaring guitar amp and this mic will be able to handle it with ease without breaking up. The 10dB only increases that great attribute. Also on this mic is a switchable low pass filter at 80hz, which can help you take care of any rumble.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using a pair of these for a long time as drum room mics, and ambient mics for various other purposes. I personally find the transient response on these mics to be phenomenal despite the deceivingly low price tag. The sound overall is very rich and and full. You don't get that harsh, cheap sound that you get on many other large diaphragm condensers in this price range. The mic just has a very open sound to it that I feel lends itself very much to ambient recording. If you take a pair of these 20 feet away from your drum set, and then compress that stereo signal and blend it in with your close mics, you will have yourself a great drum sound without having to spend a lot on your ambient mics. They also fare pretty well on close miked vocals, though not as well as the more expensive condensers, since the high frequency response on this mic is not quite as sweet. For the price, you are getting a great condenser that will serve you well. I would get it again, it's a good value.