The BEST Microphones For HOME RECORDING!

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  • Опубліковано 13 лис 2022
  • This video is a review and comparison of the Audio Technica AT2020, AT2035, AT2050, AT4040, AT4033a and AT4050.
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  • @EdwardSmithMusic
    @EdwardSmithMusic  9 місяців тому +8

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  • @diveshsingh1673
    @diveshsingh1673 Рік тому +16

    As soon it changed to 4040 I was like this is it.
    And yes you have great vocals man...just amazing on the reviews...
    Thanks for your input helps tons 👍

  • @vannmensa
    @vannmensa Рік тому +6

    Great microphones with great sounding qualities
    Dope content as usual

  • @nikolakatanic
    @nikolakatanic Рік тому +16

    Indeed the 4040 sounds the best though 2035 impressed me too. Didn't expect that sound for the price.

  • @czahstudios2247
    @czahstudios2247 Рік тому +3

    Hello Edward…surprisingly you’ve become one of my favorite UA-camr. Keep doing what you do. I hope you establish a good relationship. Love ❤️ from Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @trafelij
    @trafelij Рік тому +15

    I prefer the AT4033. Having owned two since they were released in 1991ish. I also have vintage u67, km86i, AT4060, AT4050, Rode Classic II, Rode TF-5 pair (my new favorite instrument mic....beats Vintage KM86i), Warm U87r2, wa-251, wa-67, and WA47). My all around fav is 4033 (at least the vintage ones, when the components were more discreet). And listening here it is clear that all the 40 series just shine compared to the AT20 series. Inside the AT40 series you'll find top quality polypropylene/polystyrene and Nichicon Muse caps...which may be part of the reason for the shine.

    • @2HavicMusic
      @2HavicMusic Рік тому

      this was the comment i was looking for, that 4033 was just speaking to me, 7 considering also having the transformerless capacitator. looks like i know my next mic ! 🙏

  • @SaleemAhmedVoice
    @SaleemAhmedVoice Рік тому +4

    extraordinary video * People who don't know about microphone will be very happy to watch this video 💐

  • @senpaiyt4536
    @senpaiyt4536 Рік тому +89

    U sound better than most singers that have blown in the past year😭🤝🏻

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому +6

      Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

    • @DD-dp4pj
      @DD-dp4pj 9 місяців тому +8

      Bro, be real, he is not, sorry for being rude but it is what it is

  • @Jahjackson
    @Jahjackson Рік тому +1

    right before you said at4040 i was thinking the same thing they’re all great but that 1 in perticular 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jonathanfilms408
    @jonathanfilms408 Рік тому +5

    i have majority of the other ats but im still rocking by the at2020 had it for years and never failed to let me down

  • @powersliding
    @powersliding Рік тому +3

    another excellent piece...my budget says at2035 all over...but in this comparision when i hit the hackpot, its going to be the at4033...or the legendary tube at4060

  • @MidorikawaAkira
    @MidorikawaAkira 10 місяців тому +6

    The AT2035, AT4040 and AT4050 are especially great microphones.

  • @Andre_Ang
    @Andre_Ang Рік тому +29

    From the lower budget to the higher ones, I could hear the highs are smoother in the more expensive ones but honestly, I could barely tell the difference between the 3 expensive ones😂 Anyways man, I love all your videos like usual! Keep making them❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @passion4singing
    @passion4singing Рік тому

    Very helpful 👌 great video 👍

  • @felixwitger5920
    @felixwitger5920 Рік тому +6

    Good to know, but would rather have gotten different brands in the video, not looking for any specific brand just trying to learn what's best for me overall.

  • @alfonsbarcelon
    @alfonsbarcelon Рік тому +11

    My dream mic is the AT4040. I have the at2020 now and i think upgrading to 4040 is really a win win

    • @meruski7759
      @meruski7759 Рік тому

      Brother is the signal working fine. I use it with m track solo the input signal is very low has to increase gain knob upto 9.5/10 to be able to record.

    • @DD-eg3hc
      @DD-eg3hc Рік тому

      @@meruski7759same, I think we need pre amp innit??

  • @alexlechanteur3606
    @alexlechanteur3606 Рік тому +64

    the 4040 is an killer sleeper mic, easy to EQ and to mix. I have one and I'm glad I kept it, on some vocal it wins over my tlm103 and my telefunken ak47.

    • @prod.trenchy6362
      @prod.trenchy6362 Рік тому

      mannn no way XD

    • @rylandweet7750
      @rylandweet7750 Рік тому

      @@prod.trenchy6362the tlm 103 is a horrible vocal mic… the telefunken is a great vocal mic but I can see how the 4040 can beat it out at times, I chose the 4040 over some of the most expensive mics out there, you can use mic technique with the 4040 to get THAT sound you’re looking for… try that with other mics and all I can say is good luck with that lol

    • @prod.trenchy6362
      @prod.trenchy6362 Рік тому

      @@rylandweet7750 in my experience the neutrality of the signal gives alot of flexibilty in post. good luck to you too?

    • @feedthewolf6930
      @feedthewolf6930 Рік тому

      I do rock vocals. Maybe a little screaming from time to time, but usually only in bridges etc. etc. I’m getting ready to do a small home set up and is thinking about either getting the lewitt 240 or 440. What kind of vocals would you say this mic is good for in your opinion 🤔

    • @rylandweet7750
      @rylandweet7750 Рік тому

      @@feedthewolf6930 4040,,, it’s really really really good on screaming vocals for some reason… 4050 is great for it aswel… found the lewitts to be to harsh

  • @Yungmoon669
    @Yungmoon669 Рік тому +1

    Love the videos keep it up!

  • @Shalom111
    @Shalom111 6 місяців тому +2

    I agree. The AT4040 sounded the best, in this video.

  • @onetruth_1
    @onetruth_1 6 місяців тому

    I just bought a 4040 it's shipping to me ATM! I had a 4047sv but sold it like a dummy. It was awesome! I hope the 4040 is as awesome which I feel it will be bomb for me especially when using the a few Plugins during tracking my vox,😁

  • @matthewchanmh
    @matthewchanmh Рік тому +6

    the 4040 is definitely the best sound on your voice

  • @QuantumGamingUploads
    @QuantumGamingUploads Рік тому +11

    I personally like the AT4047SV They are Phenomenal for voice and instruments

    • @SaintG4
      @SaintG4 2 місяці тому

      Phenomenal *

  • @DappsTheProducer
    @DappsTheProducer Рік тому +2

    At 4050 tight man🥶

  • @ut1004bp
    @ut1004bp 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the review.. Compensated review? Having to Assume so since you didn't compare with others brands, but you should inform us. I do think your mics (most of the time) might have sitting too high up, but occasionally it was near straight on though. I once had the AT2035, but traded it off, and kinda missed it on some songs, but I just received a new AT4040 (on sale) and believe its noticeably better than the AT2035, much twice as good as the AT2020.

  • @Devinop
    @Devinop Рік тому

    Hi Edward! What do You think about sE 2200/2300, especially in comparison with this microphones (for example, AT 4050)? I din dot find side by side audiotests on UA-cam for this models.

  • @Angelicanao
    @Angelicanao Рік тому

    Hi Edward thank you for your amazing video , can you help me to found best microphone for sound healing video ?
    I will be so happy 🙏🏻

  • @AGsosa
    @AGsosa Рік тому +5

    at4033 for the win🏁

  • @Konggaming6105
    @Konggaming6105 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice sing bro

  • @ourdogteddy
    @ourdogteddy Рік тому +2

    To me at4040, sounded the best!

  • @Productions-ig5vc
    @Productions-ig5vc Рік тому

    What type of XLR is that with the spring to keep the cord from folding at the connector?

  • @meruski7759
    @meruski7759 Рік тому

    Please do review at2020 with M track solo interface. No review available with this combination

  • @photoflashmontreal1721
    @photoflashmontreal1721 Рік тому

    I have a 2035, but I think it's too bright for me.
    After watching your video, I think I like the sound of 4033 the most.
    If want more detailed high frequency, then 4050. 🤪

  • @BiggZenx7
    @BiggZenx7 Рік тому

    Need one that one make the p’s and s’s softer any recommendations 🤷‍♂️

  • @4audio
    @4audio 7 місяців тому

    I have large expensive speakers ,I loved 2035 more than 4040, afterwards I looked on the spec and the amplitude response response was better on 2035 :)

  • @M_Ateh_Myers
    @M_Ateh_Myers 4 місяці тому +2

    AT 4040 ... so obvious, you can literally hear the awesome quality

  • @GonzaloChavarriaMora
    @GonzaloChavarriaMora Рік тому

    would you recommend a mic for podcast like rode podmic for recording songs at home?

  • @ibrahimismail6612
    @ibrahimismail6612 Рік тому

    I'm VO and i have blue yeti USB mic, what do you think is it good or should i change it to XLR mic?

  • @rishirana8157
    @rishirana8157 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi Edward! Great content! Just wanted ask u what pop filter are you using

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  9 місяців тому

      Thanks! Here is a link for the Pop Filter - amzn.to/3Lply6O

  • @2nvale595
    @2nvale595 Рік тому +1

    Pls do the at2020xlr vs the mv7xlr

  • @T00nMusic
    @T00nMusic Рік тому +1

    hi, can you tell me what pop filter are you using? Thank you and great video as always

  • @AnonymousPerspective33
    @AnonymousPerspective33 Рік тому

    Can you review the KRK GoAux 3 & 4?

  • @meruski7759
    @meruski7759 Рік тому +1

    Help please.
    I bought AT2020 using it with M audio m track solo interface but the input signal is too low has to increase gain knob upto 9.5 point to record vocal. Phantom power is ON. No issue with BM800 Microphone, only issue with AT2020. Please help if it is my AT2020 issue so that i can return it before the return policy ends. Thank you.

  • @areszkaarech6911
    @areszkaarech6911 Рік тому

    Edward please give your feedback about sE X 1 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @wukongq
    @wukongq Рік тому +1

    At4040 sounds good, but I like at4047 more

  • @mintumondal1030
    @mintumondal1030 9 місяців тому

    What calbe you use??. . Please tell me

  • @MikeMcDonald32
    @MikeMcDonald32 Рік тому +1

    mine is awesome it suits my voice very well super well built#at2020

  • @SekharDey500
    @SekharDey500 7 місяців тому

    Which mic is better for singing ? boya BY M 1000 or MXL 990

  • @letrasrojas306
    @letrasrojas306 Рік тому

    Is the 4040 good for recording instruments?

  • @JojoBro
    @JojoBro Рік тому +6

    I really love your videos. They help a lot in comparison and you are a great Singer!
    I cant decide betwenn the AT4033, the Warm Audio 47JR and the RODE NT2A. What do you think is the best out of these Mics?

    • @photoflashmontreal1721
      @photoflashmontreal1721 Рік тому

      My principle is: when I don't know the difference, buy the cheapest.😜

    • @gnmorales1
      @gnmorales1 Рік тому

      wooooooo sheesh thats a tough one right there man lol

  • @MiriamVasquez95
    @MiriamVasquez95 6 місяців тому

    I fell in love 🫠

  • @AceofKadeisAoK
    @AceofKadeisAoK Рік тому +1

    Which of these would you recommend to someone like me who's looking into getting their first studio mic?

  • @salatproduction4477
    @salatproduction4477 Місяць тому

    Rode NT-2A 👍

  • @scr2em
    @scr2em 9 місяців тому +1

    I came here for the microphones but I found something better "im gonna love you like i'm gonna lose you" song

  • @forexfinancetrade
    @forexfinancetrade Рік тому +1

    2035 and 4040💥👍top

  • @gustavtarankov3899
    @gustavtarankov3899 Рік тому

    One time the mics are from ledt to right the other moment they right to left I def watched the video twice due to that trick 😂😂

  • @khomplexx
    @khomplexx Рік тому +1

    It looks like you ended up choosing that AT5047 lol

  • @znbh
    @znbh Рік тому +16

    AT4050 has that slight boost in the low end that i really enjoy, but $200 extra for that when the AT 4040 can just be EQ'd to sound like that too? i'm not sure what they were after when they made the 4050. it's like such a marginal difference that people are going to EQ anyway

    • @minusx31
      @minusx31 Рік тому +2

      I had the 4050…loved the tone but wanted more clarity after a while…Nuemann was too sharp vocally to me and lacked the AT tone I like…the Telefunken TF51 has that AT tone but with Nuemann type clarity without the harshness to me…sounds so great…im done mic searching!…that running thru a tube comp and tube preamp just sounds so warm…

    • @Tateisadrummachine
      @Tateisadrummachine Рік тому +1

      The multiple polar patterns is what hikes the price, you can use the 4050 on anything, a choir, a drumset, a horn section, etc.

  • @ThomasTVP
    @ThomasTVP Рік тому

    Very nice video, good information. Singing is not you day job, right? ;)

  • @bionyx6368
    @bionyx6368 11 місяців тому +1

    I think the AT4040 sounds the best.

  • @arjun_santhosh9844
    @arjun_santhosh9844 Рік тому +1

    First 😌❤️

  • @PODCASTSHALA
    @PODCASTSHALA 4 місяці тому +1

    Ed, please help, AT 2035 vs LEWIT 440 PURE (FOR MALE VOICE OVER)

  • @ty3794
    @ty3794 9 місяців тому +1

    4:16 at2035
    4:23 at4040

  • @chipazproducer
    @chipazproducer Рік тому

    I need one🙏🙏

  • @KhuvamMuang
    @KhuvamMuang Рік тому

    can you make interface ??😭😭😭😭 i need high quality interface

  • @PODCASTSHALA
    @PODCASTSHALA 3 місяці тому

    AT 4040 VS LEWITT 440?

  • @CenterThePendulum
    @CenterThePendulum Рік тому

    I was geared up for the at4050 but my voice has a lot of rasp….this demo made me think it would embellish it which is the opposite of what I’m after…yikes

  • @JoshuaMeek-Wicker
    @JoshuaMeek-Wicker Рік тому

    personally don’t like the at2020 the noise floor becomes so apparent when u start mixing it almost becomes like a ringing whistle if u listen hard enough

  • @bbywave
    @bbywave Рік тому

    4040 is the one

  • @g7therapper674
    @g7therapper674 Рік тому

    Which one would you recommend for a rapper?

    • @too_ct
      @too_ct Рік тому +1

      I heard 4040 bro I think I'm finna snatch one

    • @g7therapper674
      @g7therapper674 Рік тому

      @-_Edwardsmithmusic 🤩

  • @Starrysofficial
    @Starrysofficial Рік тому

    I am so shocked right now, because in your last video I just watched honestly, you picked the AKG, THE AKG P120 over the AT2020 as your best mic under the $100 budget!!! Why change it right now??? 🧐

  • @hi-yv7uv
    @hi-yv7uv 8 місяців тому +2

    whats better the at2020 or at2035 ?

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  8 місяців тому +1

      AT2035 is worth the $50 more 💪🏻

    • @hi-yv7uv
      @hi-yv7uv 8 місяців тому

      @EdwardSmithMusic I appreciate the direct response/knowledge building a better home studio from a usb to xlr could you give a few reasons it's "big brother" is better, is it the sound quality better ? Hard to tell a difference in 2020 and 2035 with eyes closed i wanted a 2020 originally but now I've seen the 2035 hard to decide

  • @lazk
    @lazk Рік тому +2

    AT4040, WA47jr, or OC16?

    • @JojoBro
      @JojoBro Рік тому +1

      Good question!Would be interesting to hear Edward's opinion

    • @AGsosa
      @AGsosa Рік тому +1

      austrian audio make some of the best microphones period..look at the twin 87 also

  • @pauwx.2231
    @pauwx.2231 11 місяців тому

    hey, have you always been able to sing or did you learn, u think its possible for someone to improve their voice if they can't sing? not like Beyonce lmao but at least better than before?

    • @HS-jh1hl
      @HS-jh1hl 7 місяців тому

      Yes, everyone has the ability to learn to sing better! Check out "Tara Simons Sing Better in Seconds" on UA-cam. Her goal is to prove to the world that anyone can learn to embrace their own natural singing voice and sing better. If you have a passion for singing, go for it and don't let anyone tell you that you can't learn to get better and better!

  • @hayley1768
    @hayley1768 Рік тому

    can anyone tell me if i need an audio interface to use these mics on my windows laptop

  • @elkstudiosrealest
    @elkstudiosrealest Рік тому +1

    dawg u should like um um um tottaly probably uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh give me uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh some of those mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the mics eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  • @blachpey
    @blachpey Рік тому +1

    The at4040 and at4050 is nace...

  • @williamaditya3292
    @williamaditya3292 2 місяці тому

    4:19
    4:13

  • @feedthewolf6930
    @feedthewolf6930 Рік тому

    Someone has a sponsor 😅

  • @HarvinderSingh-yy8th
    @HarvinderSingh-yy8th Рік тому

    I think better you all fans try IMPERATIVE AUDIO LUCENT and forget AT mics.

  • @gaborb6577
    @gaborb6577 Рік тому

    P120 akg

    • @officialyanik
      @officialyanik Рік тому

      That was my first mic. def a good one for the price

  • @bahrambahrami3999
    @bahrambahrami3999 20 днів тому

    4040

  • @goyovista
    @goyovista 6 місяців тому +1

    Only 1 mic comparison! Looks like somebody got paid some money by Audio Technica. Not trustable.

  • @ZilaMike
    @ZilaMike Рік тому

    Best mics are : sE2200 and Warm Audio 47Jr . Audio technica sucks

  • @Nintend0FanB0y
    @Nintend0FanB0y Рік тому

    i hore no deffirenc

    • @MusicMAAD
      @MusicMAAD Рік тому +1

      You need to listen to this with headphones, just in case you weren't..

  • @cansee8637
    @cansee8637 Рік тому +2

    Billie eylish - the pros, you have no credibility

  • @Dracomies
    @Dracomies Рік тому

    Hmm. All Audio technica stuff? I don't think they're the 'best' for home recording at all. There are much better options.

  • @jakescribner9986
    @jakescribner9986 6 місяців тому +2

    I’ll never trust audio techinca

  • @Grimeaper
    @Grimeaper Рік тому +1

    My snowball mic seems well enough lol. It only has a mind of its own is all.

  • @zuliandannybrown6913
    @zuliandannybrown6913 Рік тому

    Great thanks very much bro
    So how can I contact you

  • @kaivrock
    @kaivrock Рік тому +1

    No difference in any of them until you get to the 4033. Save your money kids and jut buy the 2020.

  • @SlapGodKenTV
    @SlapGodKenTV Рік тому

    Bro sing to me

  • @Defeatboi
    @Defeatboi Рік тому

    3:40 3:54