Customer Reviews

Audio Technica AT4050 Condenser Microphone

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I've been using this microphone for years. I have two of them, actually. I didn't buy them as a matched pair, so one is a bit brighter sounding than the other. That can be an advantage, as I use the darker mic for overly bright sound sources, and vice-versa. I've used these mics with good results in my project studio, on vocals, guitars, and hand percussion, and actually earned a major film festival award for music I created in that studio. I think the mics sound particularly good on female voices (as a number of reviewers have noted). The figure-of-eight pattern offers the flattest response curve, and I almost always use that for vocals. (The cardioid and omni pattern give more treble/upper mids boost--useful for some applications, but a little harsh on my voice.)

Bottom line: This is a well-made, versatile microphone that will do pretty much anything you ask of it.

This microphone has great resolving power and produces a wonderful neutral but detailed recording of almost anything it is pointed at. This model is also multi patterned and very versatile. It blends well with th AT4033a as well as the Shure SM81. Highly recommended if you are looking for a faithful recording that does not provide significant coloration. Construction is first rate with a black finished solid brass body and excellent electronics and workmanship throughout.