Rode NT1 vs Audio Technica AT2035 - What Do You Get For The Price?
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The Rode NT1 and the Audio Technica AT2035 are in two different price ranges, but both are considered to be budget microphones, whats up with that? Today we explore the differences $100 will get you when looking for a microphone for recording or streaming.
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Both these microphones are the big siblings to the popular Audio Technica at2020 and the Rode NT1a, lets see what they got :)
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Features: 0:38
An Honest Thought: 2:19
Vocal Comparison: 3:53
A Capella Test: 5:11
Blind Guitar Test: 5:52
Beat Box Test: 6:57
Conclusions: 7:54
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If this video helped you finally decide between these two lovely mics, I earn a small percentage from these affiliate links, it helps support the channel so thank you :) bye friends
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You've put out some really insightful and professional vids. I have no doubt your channel will grow significantly. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much! Seriously that means a lot, it motivates me to keep going :)
Thanks for the video! I use mainly dynamic mics but was interested in getting a condenser mic. I wasn't so sure about dishing out $150 vs $269. Thanks to your video, I got the AT2035 and used whatever remaining money on some budget acoustic panels to sound treat my room a tad better. Thanks to your tips in your vids, I was able to improve my environment to make my voice sound better prior to post processing :-)
Always so happy to hear when I can help make decisions like this :) happy recording my friend!
This comment is the exact advice any audio skilled person should be advising people to do... this is exactly how to achieve the best of any budget with any scenario regarding a mic..
Heyy thats me! Damnn I learned things about my own mic I didn't even know before. Super great vid!
Hell yes Ryan!!
okay thankie i’m trying to decide what mic to get this is helping a lot
Glad to help!
Nice jam! And a useful mic comparison as well.
Here in Aussie, where Rode makes it's gear, the NT1 and the AT2035 are selling at about the same price or at least closer to same money to make the choice subjective to which sound is preferred by the user. The AT2020 is about $150. You're getting a great mic for $150 if that's what you'd pay for the AT2035 wherever you are. That said, when listening to home studio recordings, and I do that a lot, both my own recordings and other folks, the differences are usually more about the user than the microphone. Yes, the AT2035 has a brighter signature than the Rode NT1 but the Rode NT1a, a bit less $$$, has that bright factor bringing those two a bit closer in sound. In steady hands that have a handle on the signal chain gear being used, and in a decent room, any of these four microphones I've mentioned can deliver fantastic results, all reasonably priced. As far as budget goes most people are wasting their money buying anything that costs more until they are good enough at the craft of home recording to achieve good results with these options. IMHO.
Yeah I agree! And you're lucky to get the NT1 at such a good price point. I think for me, its just a matter to point people in the right direction. I think if I had to give the most honest answer, I would say any of these mics will probably do you good, and that it depends on the voice. But not everyone has the ability to test out each mic to see which they prefer on their specific voice. So I just try and give a general point in the right direction :)
Thanks for the honest review... I have at2035 for years and it sounds really good
Thanks man!
THANK YOU!
It is very hard to find a male spoken voice demonstrating mics. You have shown me the reason I want a Rode NT1 without trying.
So glad I could help!! Enjoy the NT1 my friend!!
Solid review, thanks a lot
Happy to help!
finding all your videos! another great one! so damn good....
Ah thank you so much Janelle!!
Thanks man your videos help
Glad to hear it :)
I was wanting to get an entry-level xlr mic as an upgrade from my USB CAD u37 condenser mic, and I've been looking at the AT-2035 and the NT1, and your video helped a lot! If I had the more passive income I would go with the NT1, but your video helped me see that with these two its just preference. and for simple vocal recording during gaming/streaming that it would be best to get the 2035 to save some money. Love the video keep it up
Glad to help! Sorry for the late reply, I try to respond to every but sometimes I'm not on top of my game. And yes, the 2035 will do you just fine :)
here in Europe the prices are almost the same
Edit: I see the Rode NT1-A at the same price as the 2035, what is the difference between the Rode NT1-A and Rode NT1?
@@dany_2945 I made a video on the NT1 vs the NT1a you should check out! They're actually very different
How much difference did you hear between your old CAD U37 and your AT2035. I have been also been using a CAD U37 USB mic for years for my CZcams channel and am considering upgrading to an AT2035 as well.
@@AxelAlexK it’s a world of difference
Hey guys, as pointed out, the Rycote shock mount with the NT1 seems not to be available for the newest years :(
if you wan't that shok mount you must buy the nt1 with ai1 audio interface
or you can buy the new edition and than but the SMR shok mount
i don't know why RODE did that but f**k them i don't care :)
@@mixanyarstudio3071 who knows, it sucks that the nice shock mount isn't standard anymore :(
@@AudioHaze I think it's because they included an XLR cable with the NT1 this time, when it wasn't included previously. To maintain the same price, they went back to the older (and cheaper) shockmount.
@@osof3tos Ahhh that makes sense, still seems like a downgrade though, would have preferred the nicer shock mount I have plenty of XLR's haha
I've had some good luck recently. 2 weeks ago I bought a Bluebird SL for only $75 which sounds great especially for what it cost me. Then today, I bought a AT2035 at another pawn shop for ONLY $35. Idk how but it's in pretty good shape and sounds insanely good for $35 lol, just needed a little cleaning
Just found your videos. Nice. I have two of the AT2035's, happy days. Is that a seagull acoustic? Cedar top? I used to have one, sad I sold it.
Glad you like the vids! And i forget the brand of this acoustic, it was an off brand from a Spanish guitar store :/
Thanks for the detailed video. I found a good deal for the AT2035 so I'm settling for that -- all audio demos and reviews I've seen give the impression of a very natural sounding mic. The flat response makes it less appalling than e.g. an AT2020 at a glance, but honestly it's nothing that good EQ and comp can't fix.
A flat response is great for those that are professionals
cool video man respect!
Nice fm jam at the end 😊
Does the at2035 pick up less background noise? My friend has the at2035 and it picks up his voice well compared to my rode nt1 and I’m speaking maybe 2 inches away while he’s 5 inches away
Hello, I am a tenor and when I start to sing notes above the note "la" my condenser mic (mxl 770) starts to saturate. What microphone do you recommend me to sing strong highs without saturating? 😄
Great review! Im definitely going to buy at2035 with that price
Enjoy dude!!
Gang😎
Hi @AudioHaze! I know this video is a little bit older. Would you recommend AT2035 for Tenor Voice (like Richard Marx/Music,Travel,Love vocals)?
I already have AT2020, but this mic is a little bit brighter and airy. I can see that AT2035 is one of the warmer mics. thank you!
I have the AT2035 for many years and I do not have any complaints with it at all. I was thinking of getting another mic but I will stick with it because its very good. Some times the mids may not sound so smooth but that could depend on the voice.
You've done a great job by comparing these two!
Thanks!!
Loving your videos! I'm looking at getting into voiceover work and bought the AT2035 but I keep seeing all these people using the Rode and I'm wondering if I should send the AT back and get the Rode NT1 instead. I've got a deeper voice and would like to do commercial/narration work. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Ooooh thats a hard choice! I find that both microphones do well for a cheaper voice. I think the AT2035 actually emphasizes deeper voices more, and seems like it has more room rejection. Honestly, stick with the AT2035 I think you'll like it :)
@@AudioHaze Awesome! Thanks!
I care and thought it was very cool. What do you like to use as your FM engine? Software?
Was a good review 👍
Glad you enjoyed :)
For a female voice over who tends to have a brighter voice, recording in a small room (a walk in closet, basically), would you recommend the AT2035 or Rode NT1? Thanks!
informative video thank you, they both sound great.
Thanks! Glad the vid helped :)
Hi I’m contemplating to either purchase the AT 2035 or the Rode NT1. Currently Rode NT1 studio kit is on sale and the price it is almost the same for both mics.. it’s my first time purchasing a xlr mic and wanted to seek for your opinion on which is a better purchase if I buy the NT 1 Rode kit or at2035 with Steinberg UR12 🙏🏻 thank you
Both are great choices! I think it comes down to your room, is it reflective or untreated? The Rode isn’t great for room rejection, at2035 is better. I think that should be your decision maker :)
@@AudioHaze thank you so much!!! As per your advise I will take AT 2035 since my room is untreated room 🙌🏻✨Also by any chance have you used the AT 2050?
Love the guitar test I could tell the difference immediately. I preferred the at2035 regardless of anything else.
Great content man I have both of these mics both are good for making music 🎶
best of both worlds I like it dude :)
@@AudioHaze Absolutely man I just recently purchased the Audio Technica 4040
If we’re talking 4dB of noise, how much noise do we Talk about in a recording? After all, that’s dependent on the Maximum signal strength. How loud does the microphone pick up the sound, relative to the self-noise of the microphone? This depends on the distance of the Sound source, The gain setting on the interface... it’s nice to get a value for the self-noise of the microphone, but still. dB on what scale? What gain setting?
Haha you asked complex questions friend! Microphone companies rarely mention the unit of dB because I think they don’t want to confuse the buyer perhaps? But it’s dBA, referring to the A weighting system of measuring human ears, which bias certain frequencies over others. In our case, dBSPL will be the units we work with, as when we measure values from recorded environments we represent it in dB SPL (sound pressure level). It gets confusing quick. Faders use a different unit of dB, called dBFS. This is the scale we’re all used to in our programs. But, 0 dBSPL is no noise, 30 dBSPL is a whisper. So a a self noise level of 18dBA can be determined by that amount. So this is with no added gain, this would be the signal produced. About the loudness as half the average human whispers. To represent it in dBFS is a whole other can of worms. Hope that makes sense! I’m also still learning these concepts, so I hope I got them accurate enough, the concept is confusing to me as well.
Thank you for the detailed answer! So assuming that dBA is used to make these values comparable, it’s also save to assume, that the self-noise of the RØDE NT1 will never really exceed the self-noise of pretty much ANY audio interface.
So I have a AKGP120 right now, which do you think would be a better upgrade for recording rap vocals in my room?
Hard to tell without a vocal sample! They have similar characteristics, my gut would be the NT1
Can you tell me which of these is the best mic ...?
heyy im back and i was wondering the actual quality of the audio be worth the extra bucks? (clarity and crispness wise but more towards the low end in spoken word/ rap etc)
Both of these mics will do great for you, and honestly, sonically speaking they have some striking similarities, but if I had to pick one for what your working towards, I would still go with the rode. Spoken word especially will benefit from the low self noise :)
Yo that fm synth jam was fire
my heart, someone listened, someone heard my message :')
I have both and I agree with your points...I think they sound close, and close also to the Sennheiser MK4. For the buck the AT can't be beat. The quality might be in the MK4, and with the extras the NT1 is a great choice.
Absolutely :) that shockmount is choice, even if it doesn't come on the new models
Omg what is that pamper doing on your face, lol. Fine review!
Anyone have insight on which of these mics (or any mics in the same respective series') would be good for a higher-ranged female voice performer? The only reliable reviews I'm finding are of people with deeper voices or singing tests like the one here where they only go mid-range at best. My voicework is generally nasal/upper register and sometimes involves screaming (think typical horror movie screech) but I haven't been able to find reliable recommendations for that kind of voice.
Hi! What I always recommend is to ask yourself do you want to accentuate your high voice or even out your high voice? For example, both these mics are more likely to provide for low-mid range than they are to provide for high end. If thats the case, these would be great for evening out your voice, but if you want to boost high end, I would check out the NT1a or AKG c214 :) and if you're screaming at high SPL levels, you may also want to look into a dynamic (just depends on how loud and how much screaming your doing) Hope that helps!
@@AudioHaze It does help, thank you so much!
Great video man! This is my debate atm, the rode nt1 vs the at 2035 vs the AKG c214! It’s for a home studio. RAP VOCALS only. No instruments. Do you have a suggestion or opinions it? Thanks man!
I would probably go with the AKG! Seems like its got a lot of nice EQ'ing that should work well for vocals. The NT1 is all about being versatile, so if its just vocals I don't think it's the one. Just maybe roll off the lows a bit in the mix? Don't know for sure without hearing your voice, but yeah I would go with the AKG!
@@AudioHaze hey thanks for the response man! I’m watching your past videos now lol I appreciate that info! Good stuff. I’ma look more into that. C214 then! I’d love to get you take a listen if you could. I have. A couple music videos on my page and all albums are on SoundCloud. Www.SoundCloud.con/prime_example. Do u have a IG to follow? I couldn’t find one on u. Thanks man!
@@xPRxMEx Dude love the flow! Really reminds me of that classic 90's hip hop its dope. I really think that c214 will you good. I don't have an instagram yet actually! Waiting until 500 subs on here before I start to diversify, for better or for worse haha
At2035 is a great microphone, I use it for almost 10 years now, however the sibilants on that mic are not very nice, and this is the reason I am replacing it with NT1 which is the closest affordable microphone to how U87 sounds when it comes to flat(ish) frequency response. What I do not like with NT1 is that it has much more low frequencies pronounced and no that much mids like U87 or AT2035.
The low frequencies can be quite present you’re right, and no pad so I guess it just comes down to editing it out later in the DAW 🤷🏻♂️
@@AudioHaze Typically Rode. 👍
Audio-technica generally have an issue with sibilants, both with their mics as well as with their headphones.
@@rbelson356 Not the AT4047 and ATH R70X.
Great video!
Thank you!
Most difference on low end to my ears. I understand that AT2035 has more highs, and for some cases NT1 sounds more full and detailed in low end. May be eq could help, but anyway Rode sounds more balanced for my opinion.
Good video thx
Hey buddy, what mic would u recommend me? Mainly for Vocals, but sometimes for guitars too. I have a low voice, so i dont want a dark mic bc my voice is sooo low (like a 17yrs low voice) thank u man
Hmmm, I really really really like the AKG c214, but if you're looking for something thats a little cheaper than that, the rode NT1a is relatively bright, and super smooth and quiet :)
@@AudioHaze got it man, and a last question 4u (really sorry haha) why did u choose nt1a over the 2035? I mean what differences they have? Really thx u man
Hello, I want to buy my own home studio microphone, I'm stuck between these two microphones, I want to buy my own vocal and instrument recordings, which one would you recommend?
Its always hard to give concrete recommendations without first hearing your voice. But for overall build quality, the NT1 does come out on top. Tonally, they're similar but in the sense that they're mid forward, but have quite different interpretations of how to handle low mid range
I've been looking at the AKG P220, AKG 2035 & RODE NT1. For the fact I can hear the difference in self noise I have to get the RODE
You are a prince .. man when u said the noise i decided to get the rode because it is less than at2035
Subscribed. The shootouts showed me that I need/want both but the 2035 is the more immediate purchase for what I'm doing. Great work, this was INCREDIBLY helpful.
Thanks bro
Did I like one mic over the other, because it more faithfully captured the beautiful guitar? Or did I like it because it less faithfully captured the guitar sound I didn't like?
confused
I know this is an older video, but I've been on the hunt for a condenser that isn't the AT2020 lol
As it turns out, in my country, the 2035 is about a third the price of the NT1 for some bizarre reason.
Hi, what mic between the two would you recommend to me? I sing *mostly high notes (loud vocal) I always sing pop genre.
Hard to tell based off of that description, do you have a sample of your voice?
@@AudioHaze Like Ed Sheeran's song "Perfect" or "Thinking out loud"
@@AudioHaze Hi, is there any update?
Thank you for this nice review. I play cello and i want to buy microphone for recording cello. I have a usb condanser microphone (akg lyra) but i want to try large diaphram xlr condanser mic use with audio interface for recording cello. I want to get quality cello tone. NT1 or At2035? Which one do you suggest for cello recordings? Please consider that the Rode NT1 and Audio Technica AT2035 are same price in my country at the moment.
Oh for sure the NT1, its killer for that frequency range, it'll pick up some great detail. I used it for contrabass a few times. It'll do great for an intimate sound.
@@AudioHaze Thank you for your answer.
what are your thoughts on the sE4400a as a vocal/acoustic guitar mic?
I wish I had more experience in order to comment! Honestly the whole se electronics range has been recommended to me a lot, but unfortunately I'm super unfamiliar, I'll need to check them out
@@AudioHaze gracias.
AT2035 because I rap and use it for talking. The NT1 sounds better for singing. Both good for guitar. NT1 for beatbox. I’m never leaving my 2035 cuz it’s great for what I use it for and really great for my voice w/ minimal eq. Sibilance isn’t an issue for me as I learned how to record years ago from lower quality mics. But both these mics sound amazing.
Great review! I own a few Rode mics, including the NT1, and I own a couple of AT mics, but not the 2035. I do, though, have a 3035. It's a great mic. The 2035 is boosted in both the high and low end. It's ok if that floats your boat. It has it's uses. The NT1 is a flatter mic for sure. I prefer it for just about everything compared to boosted mics. I don't use boosted speakers or headphones for music tracking, recording and mixing either. It just makes the final process of producing good mixes easier. That said, experimenting is always the right thing to do. Matching a singer with a mic is big step! When you find that combo, stick with it.
Great advice!
Which one of the two would you recommend for a deeper kinda radio voice?
I actually think the AT2035 does better for that on my voice at least :)
@@AudioHaze thanks mate
which one would you recommend for someone with a baritone voice? and can the rode nt1 be installed on a standard mic stand?
Honestly they both would be great for typical baritones, my instinct is to say AT2035. And yes the rode nt1 can! It comes with an adaptor and shock mount.
I am also considering the rode nt1a. I still cant choose among these 3 microphones. My music professor said that my vocal range is in between baritone and tenor if that’s helpful. i will mainly use the mic for vocals, but im also planning to use it for livestreams in the future too!
I got the at2035 and it’s really nice! I hope i made the right decision.
I have the AT2020USB+ but considering switching to an XLR mic (I already have a Scarlett 2i4). I was seriously considering the NT1 but I liked the AT2035 better. Not sure you mentioned it but I'm assuming that you kept the AT2035 settings (on the mic) flat. Great review!
If you like the 2035 go with that one! I adore that microphone. And yes, all flat no processing, no cut or pad engaged :)
Hey! I make a lot of rap and scream based music; Prob going to go with the 2035. What kind of amp should i get to go with it? And what else would I need?
Hi! Whats your budget? Motu's are usually my go-to recommendation (for mac), but I've also heard great things about Audient, and Scarlett's will do just fine as well
@@AudioHaze I’m trying to stay $200 and under; I’m on windows!
@@black_deus Give Audient a try! I haven't had one personally but all my producer friends rave about them.
2:38 -silly question, if i wanted to hit jeff buckley style high notes or anything thats high range for vocals,
would the 2035 survive that without peaking? or i should stick to the nt1? :D
Interesting question! Technically the AT2035 can handle higher sound pressure levels, but I think the NT1 would handle the tone better (it would be smoother). I would probably go with the NT1 and just make sure to check your peaks before you start, you may need to dial the knob back a little :)
@@AudioHaze i think you're definitely right about that. thank you for the reply! i agree that the nt1 is smoother and the neutrality of the mic prevents peaking most of the time, and the plus side is you can edit eq on the computer if needed. by the way, what interface do you use with the nt1? :)
@@SunFlower-jo2vn Exactlyyy, I use a scarlett 18i20!
@@AudioHaze o nice!! :D if i needed an interface for just one mic would the solo version suffice or theres certain quality specs in upgraded scarlett interfaces that makes it more worth it (like the 2i2 )
@@SunFlower-jo2vn No not really! Between everything in the scarlett range, the 2i2 and the solo have the same preamp gain so you should be fine as long as your happy with a one mic set up :)
Brother, lewitt 240 pro or at 2035 which is the best.?
I would personally get the lewitt, but the 2035 is a bit darker and beefier if you prefer that tone :)
My daughter is a vocalist and trying to create her own music system, she is an English pop singer and I would like to know what would you recommend her between AT2035 and Rode NT1 or anything better, I can spend between $150 to $250 on a mike, please let me know. What is the brand & model of the filter that you are using?
I genuinely think the AT2035 would work just fine, but I would recommend the NT1a actually, which is a different microphone from either of these two. Without hearing your daughter's voice its hard to tell. But the Rode NT1a has a nice boost in frequency that usually adds presence and air to female vocals, plus its cheaper than the NT1 and should fit your price point better.
@@AudioHaze Thank you!
Okay, let's get into it:
1. I appreciate you so much for sharing all of the knowledge that you've acquired at Berkley (you're studying at Berkley, right?)!
2. Your vocalists are always on point! This specific one inspired me to question my own sexuality(AGAIN!), which is a good thing i guess.
3. Regarding the mics, i kinda like them both? But i have a soft spot for lo-fi, so Rode NT1 kinda won me, exactly because it sounds a tiny bit shittier?)))
P.S.
Your channel is rare AND a god send, please do go on! It's extremely helpful!
1. Yes! Its Berklee Valencia in Spain, I'm going to try and get some videos done in the school soon :)
2. hahahah Helo is dope I get it
3. hmmmmm maybe its because the Rode has less high end so it has that low end/mid range smoothness that gives a lofi vibe? Who knows! After listening back I think I still prefer the NT1 but the AT2035 shocked me!
Thank you so much dude, genuinely support like this makes it worth it :)
Good job on the review, only thing missing is a pop filter on the 2035 :)
Yeah the one I was using didn't have one so I was just using what came with the mic :/ and thanks!
Good about facial masks is that you don't need to use pop filters
haha thats true!
You've got the golden voice!
Thanks!
Can you do a male vocal test of the Warm Audio WaU47jr vs the nt1?
I would have to find the Warm Audio, if I can get my hands on one sure!
@@AudioHaze gr8 thx lmk if/when you find one :)
I've owned both. Are you planning on recording mainly singing or singing and narration?
@@Crowbar11115 mainly singing ( pop) no editing
@@kevini7936'd go with the 47jr then. Take a good look at the Frequency Response and make sure that it will jive with what you want. The dip at 8kHz will usually mean you'll need a bit of an EQ boost later on.
warmaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/WA-47jr-Cardioid-Microphone-Frequecy-Chart.png
The 47jr is gonna give you a really warm sound that leans "vintage" and the additional Polar Patterns/10db Pad/70hz Cut will come in handy for singing.
If you feel it is lacking in presence get Fresh Air from Slate . It's dead simple to use since it only has two dials and it's free.(slatedigital.com/fresh-air/). It's a great tool for people that need a little "top-end sheen". A little goes a very VERY long way. I usually set it to 15 and 11 for my Voice Over Clients.
damn your singing was good... do you have a bandcamp/ spotify/ soundcloud?
open.spotify.com/artist/2Ns1eVTwgkjNLnoCcK4hAa?si=5n6MejMSQLavB4o4OnZWKA Heres Helo's music :)
@@AudioHaze thanks babe
I couldn't find SOOO MUCHHH diference between these two mics. NT1 sounds warmer, but there's not a huge difference with the AT2035. On another hand, I liked more the guitar with the AT2035. I thought that mic 1 was rode, but no. Thanks for the video. Because my budget, I'll buy the AT2035 despite I wanted so badly the NT1, but thanks your review I realised that I'm getting a good mic anyway. Peace out!
Yeah they definitely have similar sound profiles. To me, the NT1 is a bit more present in the high end, at the expense of room noise. And the AT2035 almost had a dynamic-like quality in the low mid range
i have the rode rn honestly it’s just so sensitive it makes it hard to record atleast for me but i just got the at2035 so i hope it’s a lil better for my situation
How was it with 2035?
@@jocblues a lot better makes recording and the mixing process way less stressful
@@ygrsteezyWhat did you mean when you said it was sensitive ?
Sold my AT2035, and will buy it back when I need a condenser.
Nice :)
at2035 clear winner, nt1 is similar in concept with sm7b, with dip and lack of articulation in the middle. NT1 sounds "nicer" but loses too much information. in my opinion 2035 is the best microphone in its price segment..I compared with nt1/2a/nt1000/se2200/oktava105/319/012..at2035 has advantages over 4040 which is even more articulate but brighter and flatter
AT2035 is best, it captures your voice really well especially! Definitely going to buy it
Right?? I completely agree
Thanks for the video. I preferred the AT2035 on the blind guitar test, and blind is always the way to go. I think we hear with our eyes far too often. In this case, my wallet will thank me for using my ears!
Yoooo the most underrated mic is the MXL 990, aside from the higher self noise, the frequency response is smooth like butter
hahaha you commented this on the Aston video I made, you got a brand deal or something??
@@AudioHaze I just love that mic 🤣🤣 I feel like it has a lot of similarities to the tlm 103 in terms of the actual detail and clarity, but the thing holding it back is its self noise, but they manage to fit some really good componentry into this mic, and it was featured at NAMM 2012 and I've used it in the studio before, super great for spoken word or using it as a room mic.
@@Tkibbs14 Thats awesome dude! Self noise can be ironed out with an EQ if you know what you're doing, maybe I'll get my hands on one some day :)
@G.V Music you mean by self noise, frequency response, what specification? Everyone has their personal preferences when it comes to mics too lol
TLM 103 or a U87 would be my endgame mic
NT1 for vocals is so much better. I know that brightness in general is a selling point nowadays and especially for beginners for pretty much any music equipment. However, especially with mics, if they are bright, it also means, that you pick up a lot more harsh s, t, z, sch sounds that you have to edit out ex post. Especially in my language, which is german, you notice this a lot, since we have a lot of hard consonants and dont speak as smoothly as english people.
And what I especially like about the nt1 is that base response. For podcast it ads some smooth warmness to the sound and in mixes it helps especially beginners a lot, since they often dont have the best singing technique. Which means, if you don't sing through the stomach but the throat, you wil naturally sound more thin and beginners to intermediates voices often don't come with much body. That is what I love about the nt1 and why in my opinion it is also superios to the lewitt lct 440. The body of the voice is so often overseen, as well as with snares.
And if you like that air so much, you can still add it ex post with eq, btw. even the scarletts nowadays do have air mode.
Yeah the smooth midrange of the NT1 is something I’ve ALWAYS been drawn to it’s awesome
surprised i had to scroll so long to find this comment but i agree with everything said completely.
@@CheesierThenCheese I think that brightness/ mid scoop thing is a problem with equipment and music in general these days.
Yes, especially to the untrained ear a shelf in 5k but especially upwards 8k sounds often more pleasing and hifi... But the mids is where all the harmonic content happens. I hear so many mixes just mod scooped all. over the place. The midscoop becomes an even bigger problem since in the progress it will ad up, people us mid scooped equipment, then use mid scooping eqs and the final result is gonna be played on hifi equipment which is naturally mid scooped.
Also with all that bright transients people have to use compression a lot...
Same goes for lewitts infamous bright switches - you start to notice that most expensive neumanns like the km 184 dont have any of those because their frequency curve is just fine
Also the most used interface in the world the scarlett 3rd gen even has air mode which is a high shelf upwards 8k again.
I see people randomly applying highshelfs up from 10k on their masters because at first glance it sounds pleasing and airy
I'm currently using AT2020 to record rap vocals in my room that isn't acoustically isolated, just a sound screen behind mic. Do you think that 2035 would make a significant difference in quality, or maybe NT1? Some people say that better mic would be worse in an environment that isn't sound proof. I plan to put sponges around my setup though.
i have the rode nt1 and because my room aint treated im going back to the at 2020 with an apollo solo
In the blind test i liked the nt1 better but thinking it was the at2035 xd darm it
Which is best for home recording rode nt1a or at 2035, with audient id4
Hard to say without hearing your voice, deep voice, try the 2035, higher voice try the NT1a. This is just a big generality but I find that this has been a trend when I try each mic
@@AudioHaze lmao what
@@AudioHaze you wrote 2035 twice making the recommendation impossible :)
@@TheVagineWhisperer Oof sorry, was wondering what the "lmao what" was about haha, fixed.
which one has less noise?
The Rode :) super low self noise, not great room rejection though
@@AudioHaze rode is better than at2035? I currently have a samson c01, I wanted to improve the quality of my audio, as I am an announcer. And the samson has a lot of hiss. here in Brazil the at2035 is cheaper. Would he be a good one for me to change? I don't want to have squeaked, hence the microphone change. which one do you recommend me?
Everybody is on a Budget, even top level professionals.
Please note that the NT1 is not sold with the Rycote shock mount any more.
*EDIT: The picture on this guitar center listing is misleading. The description says the proper SM6 shock mount, but GC never updated their photo.*
I found them on guitar center but I can't seem to find them on amazon you're right! I'll make a note of it and pin the comment :) Here's that guitar center listing: www.guitarcenter.com/Rode/NT1-Condenser-Microphone-Package-1382969912301.gc?rNtt=rode%20nt1&index=1
06:57 👏👏👏👏👍❗️
I don't consider a shure sm7b a budget microphone 500 to thousands dollars are expensive professional mic
Thats true...to be honest I forgot what I said in this vid haha
One question no disrespect? Are you fantano's twin brother that needle drop guy internet nerd?
HAHA I have literally never gotten that before but I’m fucking honored
@@AudioHaze jajaja yeah that will be a big compliment..hey one question can you please show how to fatten vocals to add more presence and body to it with stock plugins thanks bro.
He already wearing a pop filter😂
rode nt1 cuz it suits deep voice
Nice!
i liked at2035.. i think, personally, it is better than rode nt1
You’ll save some money then!
@@AudioHaze by being aware, the coming question can be your any other videos subject: I only want to record my songs' vocals (no acoustic guitars, no drums, etc). are there any specific ''price-performace' brands, models that you can suggest that would be appreciated, thanks? Max budget is 170USD
@@KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb For 170 USD I would probably stay with something like the AT2035 or maybe go a little more for an NT1 if it were me. Or go cheaper and buy a nice SM57 as a dynamic and buy a pop filter for it
@@AudioHaze thanks a lot. In Turkey toooo much tax. I afforded for that one (by handling it from a turkish website) www.walmart.com/ip/TAKSTAR-TAK55-Professional-Recording-Microphone-Condenser-Mic-34mm-Large-Diaphragm-Capsule-3-Polar-Patterns-Metal-Windscreen-Shock-Mount-Aluminum-All/582715979
the freq response is a complete lie on thne rode. it boosts the high mids
I've got a studio and own both of those mics and in my opinion, the AT2035 is the better mic for most applications in fact I think the AT2020 is better than the Rode NT1A and if you are on a "budget" and want to start recording music buy a matched pair of AT2020s it is still cheaper than a Rode NT1. Having said all of that on certain vocals the Rode NT1 is astonishingly good.
Next video is the AT2020 vs the NT1a so maybe we can test your thoughts :) matched pair of 2020s though is a VERY good investment for first mics I agree
Mics like humans. They have character/personality. And I prefer AT2035. I like its character.
Budget has a different meaning depending on how broke you are.
Some people so poor...they're saving up to be broke.
Absolutely true!
campare at4040 vs nt1
One day!!
The AT 2035 cost a lot less, for streaming its better.
2035 is audio Technica 102 specs and sound
shocked how close they are but huge difference in price..at2035 diaphragm is only just under an inch.. punching way above it's weight..nt1 clearly the better mic though
Yeah AT20125 definitely punches well above its weight class for sure
still nt-1 has more depth & more color & more human voice to my ear...
Nice! Yeah its hard to beat, plenty of detail