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Best quality
By: Russ B.
Submitted: 1/5/2024
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The ten db pad, and 80htz roll off are features not many condenser mics have, and this one does. Very nice shockmount as well. Very hard to beat this deal!
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Great mic!
By: Russ
Submitted: 9/7/2023
1 person found this review helpful.
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This is a perfect general use mic for the home studio. Great for instruments and vocals, both high, and low sound levels. You can't go wrong with the AT 4040.
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SMOOOOOTH!
By: Jordan
Submitted: 4/29/2013
0 people found this review helpful.
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An Excellent Microphone and Value
By: Ken Connor from Vermillion, SD
Submitted: 7/19/2011
3 people found this review helpful.
Great, like every AT product I have ever owned.
Sound and build. Customizable sound.
Very easy...plug and play.
For me...and to my ear...perfect. I have been a vocalist for 44 years...and this is the nicest studio microphone I have ever owned (and not the most expensive either).
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A Workhorse LDC
By: Blake C. from Shreveport, Louisiana United States
Submitted: 5/9/2011
2 people found this review helpful.
As I stated before, this mic has a very sturdy build. I've known of people to have these for ages with no obvious signs of wear and tear.
The High Pass Filter and 10dB pad are very convenient for home studio application. The mic is obviously built very solid as well.
Just use the HPF or 10dB pad, or not, and plug it in to a preamp or audio interface with 48v phantom power. Quite simple, really.
Best in it's class for this price range. Works well on various sources, and really shines on acoustic instruments. Pretty good for vocals as well.
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perfect
By: JASON LEE JASVEN from HAYWARD, CA, USA
Submitted: 6/15/2009
1 person found this review helpful.
the shockmount is different then im used to,but it dosn't bother me in any way.
sound.it sounds like a mic should.good.
its plugged in and ready to go.
the best.this is my 3rd condenser mic.1st shure ksm27 2nd cad trion 8000,and this.this is the best mic i've ever owned,and i can say if it last for a reasonable time it will be the only mic i will ever buy again.
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Great vocal mic
By: RoadCone Productions from Newburgh, NY
Submitted: 4/25/2009
Has a nice weight to it, feels like a sturdy build although i would not like to test that. the shock mount is also well built.
bass roll off and pad built in great for use on guitar cab, over heads and ambient micing.
switch on your phantom power plug it in and your good.
Great sound. Full clear sound with nice fast transients. great ambient mic for guitar, a little hot for close micing a cab but with the built in pad and console pad it works great.
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Rap-Hip
By: Jonas from Lake Charles
Submitted: 1/4/2009
Cant Wait till mines come in i will be ready for what it can do
everything u need
very easy is what they say
very good quality is what i heard
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A very good microphone
By: AMS Customer from USA
Submitted: 2/5/2008
1 person found this review helpful.
Your general opinion of this product.
I did quite a bit of research when I started to put my home studio together. I wanted the best I could afford, but I couldn't afford to be disapointed very often. I read reviews of dozens of large diaphram condensers some costing more, some costing less, and decided that I could afford the Audio Technica 4040, and one other (less expensive) mic. I already owned a few stage mics, but good quality recording demands a good quality mic. This mic sounds great, and is very well built. It easily lives up to it's claims, and is the mainstay of my studio. The sensitivity amazed me (after many years with Shure a few and other good quality stage mics, I just wasn't prepared for what a large diaphram condenser was capable of). The frequency response is relatively flat (a good thing, no frequncies are too loud or soft, unless you want to EQ it that way). I have used it for vocals (great) stringed instruments (great) and soft wind instruments and hand percussion (great, great). The manufacturer cl
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great mic - cannot beat the price
By: brendan from homewood / IL
Submitted: 2/5/2008
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Great mic...tight. EQ is not necessary if you place it right. Pattern is tight so background noise can be minimized. Pad and low cut are nice especially if your mixer lacks them. If you have a decent mic pre you don't hear the 4040; just the source (no noise). Vocals sound beautiful, pure and real. Buy two.
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On a budget? GET THIS MIC.
By: Mike L. from Twin Cities, MN.
Submitted: 2/5/2008
Your general opinion of this product.
QUALITY:
I was very impressed with the build quality of this mic. No complaints here. The shock mount is a little wobbly, but functional.
FEATURES:
Again, the shock mount holds the mic with rubber bands and therefore feels a little wobbly.
EASE OF USE:
Very easy to get a good sound.
VALUE:
Great mic for the price. No question.
SOUND:
Very natural and neutral. I recorded myself first and found it sounded exactly like me. A lot of mics can't capture my voice that precisely.
STYLE:
R & B, Rock, Acoustic.
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
Over 25 years experience.
OVERALL:
Overall, a great mic for the money. I prefer it over the more expensive AT-4033, as it sounds more natural without so much high-end hype.
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Great mic. Superb Value
By: Tone Def Studios from Barbados ,West Indies
Submitted: 2/5/2008
Your general opinion of this product.
QUALITY:
This is a work of art. The craftsmanship is superb. The detail is phenomenal. When i got mine there was not a single scratch. I Love it
FEATURES:
Low Fq roll off and it can cut noise floating around the house like traffic and noise from ur fridge etc. what more can u want from it??
EASE OF USE:
Plug and go ppl as long as u have a decent interface. I recomend the E-mu 1820 audio system.
VALUE:
The price is fabulous for a mic of this quality
SOUND:
One words says it all. PERFECT!!
STYLE:
Hip-Hop, Urban Crossover, R n'b, Rap
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
4 yrs
OVERALL:
This is a superb mic to purchase whether u ar a first time artiste or a pro. The quality is great and the finish is excellent. will last a very long time.
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A Must-Have Vocal Microphone!!!
By: Vinnie from Arden, NC, USA
Submitted: 2/5/2008
Your general opinion of this product.
QUALITY:
Excellent low-noise circuitry. Audio Technica continues to prove that they are an industry leader when it comes to microphone quality!
FEATURES:
The pad is a great addition since I do not have that function on my digital mixing console. The low cut switch works great to keep unwanted hums out of my system.
EASE OF USE:
Very easy to set and point it at vocalists. It's best when used for close proximity recording, and the cardiod pattern keeps the recorded source isolated!
VALUE:
This product was well worth the price, I would pay double for this microphone!
SOUND:
Awesome frequency response. I use it for my vocal microphone in my studio and it's been doing wonders for my recordings!
STYLE:
Hard Rock
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
8+ years as a musician and engineer
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Audio Technica's quality and reputation is truly reflected in this product. Thi
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Its well worth it!
By: Will from Richmond, Va, USA
Submitted: 2/5/2008
2 people found this review helpful.
Your general opinion of this product.
QUALITY:
excellent sound nice and clear and crisp perfect for vocals!
FEATURES:
Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad perfect for those loud singers or bass heavy males!
EASE OF USE:
1.2.3. plug and play!
VALUE:
Worth more than $299
SOUND:
nice and clear and crisp