Which Audio-Technica Microphone Should You Buy? // Audio-Technica AT2020, At2035, AT4040 & AT4033
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- This video is a microphone comparison between the Audio-Technica AT2020, At2035, AT4040 & AT4033.
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🕑 TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Audio-Technica AT2020
02:21 - Audio-Technica AT2035
03:13 - Audio-Technica AT4040
04:11 - Audio-Technica AT4033
05:10 - Singing Test Comparison
06:22 - Final Take
08:14 - Outro
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This kind of review is what we need.... Straight go to the point and easy to understand. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏻
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I have been waiting for this comparison! LESGOO!
That was really great. The singing test really distinguished the differences.
The AT2035 is very impressive especially for the price. That said, I went with the 4033 - I definitely think it sounds the best of the bunch. Thanks for this comparison vid!
Hey Edward, I just want to say, the quality of your videos have improved so much since the first vid I saw from you. Keep it up man loving the content! 🙌🏽
Thank you so much dude!! I'll keep trying to make them better!!
This is great! The only thing that could be added is more vocal ranges for the singing test.
But I wonder about the AT2020, it sounds much more distant than the others? Any chance it doesn't do well with the pre-amp or interface? Yet the AT2035 sounds the most intimate somehow.
great review.I appreciate your execution of the audio clip comparison portion with specific regard to source quality and editing. The edits were just long enough to get a feel for each mic but quick enough to establish contrast between all 4, good sounding vocal too.cheers.
so without considering price or any factors other than sound, which mic was you favorite?
Thank you so much for the kind words. After doing this comparison, the AT4040 is the mic that really did it for me!
Thank you for helping me through this video to pic my first microphone.
Exactly the video I was looking for. Short sweet and satisfying 😃
They're all good but I will go for AT 4040❤️🔥
The at4033 are much in frunt, the high are so warm if we compare to the 2020. Every frequency sounds great on it. I saw some comment tell the difference are very subtle between each. But its not. Use great monitoring headphone and you will notice a big difference. Btw thanks for the review. Very well done. Just curious to listen each mic dry
I have a pretty good ear for mixing and vocals and stuff and even on an iPhone speaker you can hear a big difference, ngl the 4033 sounds fire he best, even better than the 4040. Warner, more nuanced. And the thing is, those little details add up to A LOT because they add nuance to the dubs, ad live, vocal effects…
I just tried all of these myself except for the AT2020. I wanted to like the 2035 the most, but the 4033 is the best. You really have to try these out for yourself in your use case and _HEAR_ for yourself what sounds the best to you.
Hey Ed that mics are all best I loved the vid
What a nice review! I’ve been watching to your microphone video reviews and its helpful for me to know what these microphone sounds like. Anyways, i am actually planning to buy the neumann tlm 102 but since i am not a professional singer and i just do it for fun ill just go with the at microphones. I am planning to get the at4040 or the at4033 What do you think will be the best for vocals and i do have a alto/low range voice? I will be using it together with the focusrite solo. Thank you
Thanks so much for watching!! My pick out of these is definitely the AT4040. I even use it on my original songs (keeping in mind, I have more expensive mics to pic from HAHA).
The AT2020 and AT2035 have a smaller diaphragm capsule. It's approximately 22mm, as opposed to the 34mm in the AT4040 and AT4033. I find that my AT2035 tends to be better suited to raucous rock vocals than microphones (I've tried a few) having the larger capsule.
According to specs I find, AT2035 has the largest of the bunch at 0.96" (24.3mm), yet all the others actually have smaller?
@@photronic I didn't know that.
@CrankCase08 Capsule size, and diaphragm size are different specs, and can be misleading.
That's wrong. AT2035 has 24.3mm, AT2020 has 16mm, AT4040 has 20.4mm, AT4033 has 11.5mm (as diaphragm diameters)
Also, you can hear that the diaphragm diameters don't mean much, once the signal is normalized.
Oh man that AT4040 and the AT4033 really open up for you. Personally feel like the AT4040 was a truly good mic for your singing voice.
Hy ED nice video those are my favorite mics thanx for making this video ED👌🔥🔥😎
Thanks Keanen!!
AT's are fantastic. I do hear a little bit more enjoyable color from the 2033 that makes it a bit better, but not sure if that's worth the price jump. The case included, though, I think its worth it.
I've owned the 4033a for years and its great on acoustic guitar
What you recommend for vocal recording?
Perfect timing with this I really need something more professional that won't break the bank...thank you!😊
This is the first time I really could hear their differences, thanks! I was inclined to buy the at2020 because it's good and relatively cheap, but now I can tell that my voice would sound very thin on it. Any one of the others would be better, but I'm inclined to save more money and go with the at4040. EDIT: Nah, just bought an AT2035. Can't wait to put my hands on it
Its great. I use the AT 2035 too
I used the AT2035 for the longest time and I really love it, and then I got the 4040 afterwards too, and I love it as well. They're both good choices
Did you notice a nice difference going to the 4040? @@ShaneT5S
Ive got the AT2020 and have been using it for years on vocals and guitar electric and acoustic is the AT4040 better do you reckon ?
wich one would you choose for rap vocals in a home studio between th 4040 and the 4033?
Would've loved to hear the 2040 in this mixup if it had been released at the time of this video. Great video!
nice vid man i can see you've upped the game your videos look wayy more profesionall.
Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it!!
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Can you help me please: I bought the audio technica with the scarlett 2i2 sound card and when I record the sound only goes to one side of my headphones, what should I do?
I have a Blue Spark SL that I use for Rap, and for $199, I wasn't too happy with how it sounded on my voice..... so I'm back at Square 1.. I'm diggin' the AT2035 and the AT4040
Sing proper full voice to make the mic demos clear. Ur singing delivery was simply high without showing the lower frequencies
Easy to understand and Nicely presented,sold to the highest bidder 👍☺️
Thanks a lot 😊
Very good video. THE 2020 SERVES FOR SAXO???
thanks a lot for your examples =)
Thanks for watching!!
Have the AT4033 for Voice Over but it's too noisy. The mids are ok but somehow it's a bit muddy as well.
Thank you so much for this video. I ❤️ my AT 2020 for acoustic instruments (guitar, percussion) and voice recording, It’s the best choice in its pricerange.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent comparison 👌🏽
Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
Video quality and editing is on god level now bro!!!!!😮😮😮💥💥💥💥🌟🌟🌟
Appreciate it!!
Very good review, you sing very well too by the way.
Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
Hello Edward!! At 3:49, is it actually fine to put the microphone in that foam? Or instead put the microphone inside of the given plastic & put it in that foam?
I have the AT2020, & I'm worried that maybe something will happen to my mic when I put it directly to the foam.
Foam will be fine.
Audio technica 2020 sounds really good for its budget... It really catches my eye.🙌
Great mic!
I'm going to buy a lewitt 441 flex, but I don't really care about omni-directionality, but I came across an at4040 and I want to find out from you what is better for recording vocals, a lewitt 441 or an at4040?
my voice is similar to the voice of Eledrbrook, and I do not have the opportunity to compare these microphones live((
help pls(
I like the AT4040 more. I actually used it on one of my original songs I'm dropping on Thursday, and I could've used a much more expensive mic, but didn't. That should tell you a lot about the mic!
Wow you a good singer. What’s the name of that song and how can I add it to my pole music library?
just love watching your videos
i have a question i want to buy an audio interface and i confused between behringer 404hd and scarlet 2i2 can you please help me out ? i know this question has nothing to do with this video
Thanks!! Get the Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface!
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I may sound biased towards the 4040 and 4033 if i should choose them outright...since they're the more expensive ones.. but they are much more well rounded in their tonal quality....that being said..i purchased the 441 flex over these....i'm sorry... haha
By the way was the audio of the singing test edited or was it raw?
I'd love to get the home studio giveaway. I am willing to get more serious with music production (in terms of investment, motivation has always been there haha), but unfortunately don't have a lot of money right now. For now all I have is an average laptop and average headphones. So a home studio would definitely be a huge boost! Love from Belgium :)
Nice video..can you recommend the best mic condensor under 300% especially for vocal..my problem is sibilance vocal
The Audio Technica AT4040 and Lewitt LCT240 Pro would be my top picks.
@@EdwardSmithMusic which one do you prefer lewit lct 240 or lweit lct 440 ?
I just bought a AT2035 and I notice a splatter paint finish on it, is that normal?😄
whats the name of the pop filter you use on the singing tests ??
I can't tell the difference. Which there is one sure but by the time you're mixing would it even matter?
I have the at4040, In terms of better..what does the at4035 have that's bettter?
I don't mind selling the at4040 and getting the at4035.
Hopefully someone can help me out with this question, with the 2020 I do see two versions, one with the volume and gain control i think on it just below the mic part closer to the body and the one without those controls, is there any real difference to both and which is better if there is one?
The mic with the volume control is a USB microphone, where the plain mic is an XLR microphone (designed to be used with an audio interface).
@@EdwardSmithMusic oh now I see thanks alot
The AT 2035 sounded best to me (listening through studio monitors)
Please tell me AT 2035 VS LEWITT 440 PURE
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Great Review Bro...
Thank you so much 🙂
I have own the at2020 for like 15 years mainly to recored acoustic guitar and in my opinion it is very clear sounding with a flat bass response wihch is good because you dont get that super boomy sound when recording a dread guitar but the highs are not very good. The transiants is kinda harsh and not very natural sounding.
For vocals, it does the job.
the 2020 sounded better to me than the 2035. Did you change anything?
What’s your preset you used for that song??
I have been recording in studio for 3 years now and i am building my home studio this year. I am thinking of getting At4040 or Aston Spirit. I will mostly just record rap vocals or singing vocals no instruments. What you recommend?
I love the AT4040! Really a great mic! I would go for the AT4040!
@@EdwardSmithMusic Is the AT4040 good for instruments ? guitar etc amps ?
AT2035 w/ great eq and mixing gives me all of these in 1.
Dope singing dope test. 💯
I’m wearing the ATH m50x headphones I like the 2035 sound best the 2020 sounds really really good too it’s a different tone less bright
On the 4033 the vocals more present more in your face
They all sound good great test !
Omg not gonna lie the difference between most of the mics here are pretty subtle... but my favorite one here must be the at 4040 as it sounded smoothest in my ears. But honestly any of the microphone u get is good but for the at 2020 self noise just get the Denoiser pluggin and it will reduce bg noise. Nice video!
Thanks for watching man!!
I use the AT 2035 a long time and its awesome. Use it with a good Audio-Interface and the sound will be super awesome!
what audio interface do you pair it with? looking for something $100-200 range
lewwit 440 pure vs at 2035 which one will u choose
I liked the Audio-Technica AT2020, because it is cheap and of very good quality. Edward Thanks for the nice video. 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
What audio interface was used?
Is the AT3525 better than the AT2020 or AT2035?
dude... well done..
Which is good for all purpose mic, the SE electronics X1a or the AT 2035?
AT2035
You improved your singing skills nowadays.
Thanks!!
I have the 2035 but looking to upgrade to the akg c214 you think that’s a decent upgrade?
Not really
What is that song? I like it!
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man, sheesh, it’s such a hard pick with the AT 4040 and 4033… the 4040 sounds amazing in those sound tests…. now the 4050?? omggg sounds next level for sure, I really just wanna get that instead
I would say that the 4033 sounded the best, and then it goes down just like the price, 2nd 4040, 3rd 2035, 4th 2020.
I wanted to go for the 2035 but now I'm thinking of saving money for the 4033.
EDIT: I am only using Logitech G933 headset, and my ears aren't that good when it comes to positioning or depth or clarity when it comes to noices, especially not with the G933, but even if I used the Dt 770 pro I would still not hear that much more clarity or depth.
Which of the microphones sounded best to you?
Hey Edward Thank u so much for your informative and valuable videos, i have only one confusing question, i own at4040 connected to focusrite 2i2 1gen and my room is well treated, when singing the low and the low mid are so much high to the point its difficult to correct it without loosing so much quality, i tried everything standing 6 8 10" even 1 feet from the mic it still picks the low and the mid low at a very high level, what can i do?
Try using the high pass filter on the mic. It might help get rid of any unwanted low end. Otherwise, you might need to get a different mic XLR cable.
@@EdwardSmithMusic thank u for replying means alot, i do use the high pass filter, but changing the xlr that would be new, ill check it out, thank u so much
honestly i think the 50 dollar gap between the 2020 and the 2035 is a really big bang for your buck. The 2020 is good but it didn't sound as full compared to the others while the 2035 did and for that i think that the extra fifty is well worth it
Not to forget 2035 comes with shockmount. With shockmount 2020 can be more expensive. Atleast it was from thomann when bought mine years ago, so I went with 2035
what is the music for you sinning?
I like all those mics.
sounds wider and warmer as they go up from 2020 To 4030 the 2020 sounds thin compared to 2035
Thanks for nice video. The test part might better without guitar.
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At 2035 or the 4033 would be the better choice to pick for the performance and price.
At2020 is okay and budget friendly but would recomend the at2035 as that $50 increase makes it worth it. The at4033 would be a better premium price over the 4040 and that $100 may not be worth it as the 4033 is warmer tones and voice.
Thank you @EdwardSmithMusic After watching your video I got myself an AT4040 and I love it!
Nice voice!
Please suggest me between AT 2035 and AKG P420 for singing/vocal. Please....💐💐💐💐💐
I would go for the AKG P420 👌🏻
Lol thats not even a fair comparison.. u would have to compare the p420 to the at4040 which is in the same price range. The 2035 is significantly less expensive
I just purchased Lewitt LCT 440 pure and its worth the buy.
Totally agree!! Lewitt microphone comparison coming soon!
@@EdwardSmithMusic Can you please include the 540s ? - I'm definitely interested in how it compares to the 440.
I cannot hear a fraction of difference between these, even when jumping from the 2020 to the later 4033. I'll keep my precious 2020, I think. What a bang for its buck.
Hi Edward, Should I buy At 2035 or AKG P420?
I would go Audio Technica
Which microphone would you choose when riding nt 1 a, at 2050, at 4033, akg p420, tlm 103?
What do you mean riding?
@@EdwardSmithMusic , the translator messed it up, sorry. I am only interested in the question of which microphone will be the best in the mix, which one would you choose for recording. NT 1A, TLM 103, LCT 440 540, akg p420 or mic 2020 2035 4033 from audio technica
You should inform your audience if this is a compensated review.. You seemed to have the vocal level gains turned up on the 4040 and 4033..yes there is likely more dynamic range but even your floor level was higher not really making a quite fair comparison. You Missed a chance to compare/comment how they do against your Rode NT1 or your other favorite, the AKG 414 that many also know, and you didn't seem to cover your impressions of that 4040 vs 4033 you said you been wanting to do.
What this song name?
Wow you are the best sir
Thank you so much for watching!!
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Definitely think the 4040 takes the cake here. It truly felt like a gradual scale, improving from the 2020 and then overshooting the mark on the 4035
At2035 vs akg p220?
what’s the song you’re singing at 5:18
The songs name is Jet Plane - czcams.com/video/b8duFjE9Yfc/video.html
The At2020 and the At4033 are the best wow