I've never come across a reviewer like you!! Impressively thorough and comprehensive! I do love the sound of the AT2040. I think at the price, it holds its ground compared to high end mics. I hear it as more clear, deep, and louder + rich sounding over the Rode PodMic. Both have great looks but my ears enjoy the Audio Technica better. 😊 I hope it sounds great with my female alto voice for podcasting. Many comments have said one's individual voice can sound better or worse with a particular mic. Thanks for all your efforts.
@@seanwebb605 MOTU M2 is excelent and you can channel Hi-Res Lossless audio @ 24bit 192 kHz format to your headphones with studio headphones. But you are limited to 96 kHz due to USB 2 interface connection speed limits.
I am happy with the xm8500 and umc22 that you did a review on but I still watch on because you make honest reviews actually comparing nearly all the mics and its always so thorough!
This is a fantastic review, thank you for your comprehensiveness. I have the AT2040 and you answered a bunch of outstanding questions I had...I appreciate your thoroughness.
I know I am late on this, but... the 2040 appears to be a very solid choice for relative beginners in podcasting provided you have XLR inputs to work with. The off axis sound rejection will certainly keep an untreated room from dominating the sound. Considering some of the even more pricey competition, I think it did well overall. For voice it's right there and makes you sound really good, but you are correct, it's not as good with guitar and such. I think you might find it does a little better with some sweetening and perhaps some soft compression to keep the harshness out in that sort of situation. For $100, you can't miss on this one!
The first time I listened to your review, it was without headphones and I thought the AT2040 sounded very good, for a $100.00 microphone. I just listened to your review with headphones on and I found the AT2040 to be harsh on the high end. You did a very nice and thorough review. Thanks!!!
Same same! I was watching half the video on my phone and then switched over to my PC. AT2040 sounded really present on my phone, but quite harsh in the headphones.
What stuck out to me was the sound in the untreated room. But I have no reference to compare it against. While we are at it: I think a mic comparison for untreated rooms would be really great. Best mic for untreated rooms - Sounds like it would catch some clicks @Bandrew 😉
I have watched so many videos from this channel that I can predict what Bandrew is going to say next with over 90% success rate. (I even know what his reply is going to be for this comment) . . . . . It'd be - "I'm a robot!! "
Man, I love this channel!!! It's fulfilling a need I didn't know I even had! First, I bought a very inexpensive HyperX Solocast (a truly punch above its weight mic, btw), which is far better than the most high-end headsets you can get today. Then, a few weeks ago I upgraded it to a Shure MV7, which I think is amazing too for the price like 200 USD, but the thing is I am not a broadcaster, have no plans to publish vids or stream anything or anything related to that. I am just an engineer doing work calls! but I cannot escape the delight of how I sound nowadays, and somehow I am becoming addicted to the compliments I receive every time someone is on the receiving end of my calls! Probably some time later I will splurge myself a Sony C100 or an entry level Neumann :D, but any of those will require an audio interface and more saving from my part. Now I am broke, so thanks for that! :P
After watching / listening to Bandrew for the better part of the past 18 months, I finally made the leap and invested in an RE-20 in early June. While I've no intention (or need) to purchase another mic, I still watch all the mic reviews - if for nothing else but to make me feel extremely pleased with my RE20 decision after listening intently to the A/B comparisons. Aaaaahhhh, RE20, you are so very smooth.
I like the RE320 as well, sounds just as good as my RE20 but looks better! I worked at a radio station that had the RE27 and it was BRIGHT, but it could've been the processing.
For similar price comparison I liked the Podmic, sounded a little cleaner to me. Otherwise I’m partial to the RE-20 sound and the Neumann dynamic I could listen to all day. My big takeaway though, is that no matter what your budget is these days, there are tons of options and they all sound pretty darn good!
You have an amazing channel. I love the consistency in your videos and your methods. It makes it easy to compare products. And your videos are legit helpful even 4-5 years later.
Found this video after watching the M7X review and am a fan of the U87 and RE20's but I don't mind the AT2040 especially for the price. Thanks for posting great videos on your channel!
Those mics are way overpriced. Just because some famous people used them like decades ago. I’m sure technology has moved on, but no… let’s be nostalgic and blind, aham, deaf to other mics, forever… Not saying they aren’t swell. Not saying that a cheap 100 dollar mic even compares 1% to them. Yet, you have to acknowledge that the marketing gets us all eventually and we all phantasize bout the Ferraris, while driving the bus, to work. (Also overpriced:))
Recently got this and decided to exchange it for the Rode Procaster. The AT2040 is not a bad mic, specially for the price. I would still recommend it if you're just starting out and you need it for streaming (it is a nice looking mic). But I already had a SM57 and 58, and I think those mics are better than the AT2040. So decided to go for more of an upgrade and get the Rode.
The RE20 sounds the most beautiful here, but on an affordable budget I like the V7, then the SM57. I prefer them over the 2040, because in comparison this one sounds boring.
Bought a Rode Podmic after watching your review a while back, but still watching because you're so damn entertaining (and I want to see those boxes fly down the hall!!)
@HammerBann not all condensers naturally reproduce the human voice though. A lot of modern condensers have an artificially boosted top-end. For long format spoken word, there aren't many mics that compete with the 7B at it's price point in my opinion.
The Rode Procaster performs pretty close (i actually prefer it) to the RE20 for half of the price. I invite you to click between 7:50 (Procaster), 9:45 (RE20) ...and 9:00 (SM7b). The RE20 in start of that segment if you pay attention it plays a high frequency background sound that sounds a bit weird like metalic sound need to drive the voice in the background. Re20 is not as clear as the Procaster and the SM7b imo.
The audio frequency response always gets me. my voice is from 77-83 HZ, so it's been hard finding a microphone that will work with it. Still a great review though. I've been watching your reviews since I got an MXL 990 about 3.5 years ago.
I legit bought this mic right as I was watching you do the comparisons. I currently have an SM58 and when you compared the AT2040 to the SM57, I was sold.
@@ee1yd the fact that it could (IMO) stand toe-to-toe with the SM57. I’ve been waiting for a ~$100 mic that looked great and sounded great. I was originally interested in the Rode PodMic. The PodMic looks great, but sounds like hot garbage when compared to the SM57/SM58. The AT2040 checked all the boxes for me.
I'm stuck considering between the Rode Podmic and the AT2040, the Podmic looks nicer but the AT2040 sounds better. The AT2040 is made in Taiwan ROC, which most of the other budget & expensive mics are made in China PRC. I'll keep on checking. Thanks for the great video.
In the range of affordable mics I liked the sm57 and the SE Electronics V7. I’m just listening on earbuds so I’ll give them all another listen on headphones. The 2040 sounded ok. Not my favorite but certainly good enough for voice on RUclips.
Do one more vid comparing that re20 to anything and I'm getting it...i mean i love my sm7 but gosh that mic....the se v7,sm57 and pod mic gave better detail than the 2040 though...imo
They're all an EQ and compressor away from sounding the same. All of them would sound good going into a Rodecaster or affordable channel strip like a DBX 286s (or Symetrix 528e like I have.) I have the Zoom, the RE20, the HA50, and the SM7B, as well as a few other more expensive condenser mics. For SPOKEN word, it's difficult to tell the difference between the EV, Zoom, Rode Procaster and SM7B. You were inadvertantly speaking more closely into the SM7B so it was more bassy. The Rode Procaster was a little more bassy too, but the little Rode sounds cheap. Overall, it's a crowded field - surprisingly, since until a few years ago there were just 3-4 choices and they were all in the $400+ range. There are a lot of affordable choices for podacsters, and this is what I see this mic aimed at.
I enjoy your extensive mic reviews. This AT 2040 sounds like a very competent podcast mic in comparison with the variety of others with which you compare it. Microphone technology has come a long way and the price of entry level pro quality mics has dropped amazingly. Like most reviews, we are comparing mics on a single voice which makes for valid comparisons, but historically speaking "different strokes for different folks" is a concept meaning that sound preference is individual to talent as well as to listener. A bass, baritone, alto, and soprano voice may sound very different on these same microphones.
i like it a lot. for me, it is well balanced and the clarity and dynamic is well above it's price point. the sharper high end does not bother me so far, but i didn't listen to it with my akg k702 but with my living room stereo set that has some problems with presenting the top end frequencies. i think it delivers an insane high value for that price point.
Long time viewer first time commenting.... Gotta say I'm watching this late in the night and your outro where you asked us if your videos are fun interesting and helpful while slapping the camera, it scared me and woke me up. But yes your videos are fun interesting and helpful keep it up!
Sorry to scare you and wake you up. Good thing you didn't see the one where I yelled "WAKE UP" right in the middle of the video. I can't recall which one it was though. Thank you for the kind words.
What a superb review method, really shows up the majority of others for the shill/garbage they are. Good to more affordable alternatives to the industry classics. Nearly all of these would be great with a little eq/compression. Personal choice is RE320 because it suits my voice with the least additional treatment needed but would do fine with the AT2040 or Rodes or any of the cheaper ones.
I´ve just stumbled over your video text. What I liked best best is the Neumann U87 Ai and Rode Podcaster. Regarding price/quality ratio, The Audio Technica 2040 has outperformed all competitiors. Thank you for this interesting video.
Hi Bandrew, have you ever reviewed an AT ATM 650given it is hypercardiod and should reject other noise in untreated surroundings? Just wondering how it stacks up against other dynamics especially the SM57, SE V7X etc.
I own the rode pod mic and I love the way my voice sounds on it.. but this mic is a contender as you said it also looks good.. I mite need to add this to my collection though.. but thank you for this video I always enjoy watching them great job buddy
Thank you, man of earth for the thorough review. 2040 Sounds well rounded and fuller bodied; good value at $99. And no major pops when ordering pizza pronto!!
Yeah, I think if you added a decent budget interface to, even a Scarlet Solo, you'd have an option that sounded just as good as an SM7B for less than half the price of the SM7B mic itself which doesn't even include the interface.
Podmic better on low-mids, 2040 on sibilant and highs. If i should choice one 100$ dynamic mic, i still prefer SE V7. Overall sounds natural and same time smooth.
I would take the AT2040 over most of those other mics, I will probably be buying a couple next week. My actual preference was the RE20, it's such an iconic sound all of it's own that's been around us for (in many cases) our entire lives that I have to remember that I'm listening with my ears, not my memory. I won't be affording a couple of those next week though, maybe next year.
Thanks for such a thorough review! I have a client that needs to record screencasts (typing and talking) in a VERY echoic room. He has a good interface and the recordings will have post-production. Do you think this would be a good choice in the sub-$150 range? Or would the SEV7 that you like be much better? I'm looking for the most beginner-friendly solution (e.g. something that doesn't require impeccable mic technique), but again, room/echo rejection is critical. Cheers!
Depends on the voice? He has relatively high pitched voice so the nasally sound might have sounded more annoying than on some other voices. The mic sounded to have similar low end to SM7B but more clarity on top for legibility but there is nasally sound I didn't like. I think it can be reduced in the post processing though.
AT and Zoom sound identical. The V7 has a bit more low-end (proximity effect). The SM57 doesn't work as well with voice, but it's still quite usable in a pinch. The Presonus is rather thin-sounding. That Podmic needs WAAYYY too much gain to be useful with the type of equipment that budget Podcasters usually own. The the Procaster? Forgetaboutit. The BP40 sounds very very similar to the 2040, but not worth 3x the price. The SM57 and SM7b sound nearly identical, and they should (same capsule).
I wonder how the Podmic would fair with a Cloudlifter or FetHead, but then again, adding additional cost reduces the utility and then would place it higher up on the food chain to compare it to. Though to be fair, I think the Podmic sounds a lot better than the 2040, and with any Dynamic mic, I'm already including the price of a pre-amp like the aforementioned.
I just got my mic today. I plan on trying it on brass, toms and maybe guitar. As you said all mics are different but hey why not experiment??? Thanks for your reviews they be helpful and funny too!!!!
After trying out about 5 different microphones and landing on the ZDM-1 I may have to at least give this one a try. The ZDM-1 works well with my voice and doesn't pick up a lot of room noise but I only use it for spoken word, not singing or instruments.
i think that AT2040 sounds better for voice than the other mics in that comparison. i would like to hear a comparison between the AT2020 and the AT2040.
I am looking for a mic to use in my meetings during the day, however I cant find a mic (with software) that will clear out background noise (other people speaking). Teams noise cancellation doesnt seem to cut it. Am i looking for the wrong solution here?
Might be just me but that mic sounded a bit thin on the electric, and the acoustic sounded a bit thin too. Its got a very medium forward tone to it. I like the looks but overall its just not a fantastic mic, its a good starting point for broadcasters, starting youtubers, etc. Great Review Bandrew! Ok, so, you basically said what I said after I posted this comment haha.
You're not wrong, but like what I assume Bandrew said at the end (I haven't finished the vid as of this post), that's about what you'd expect for $100 USD.
Greeting Earthling! So... for RUclips and Video/Audio Podcasting, including interview shows - Rode Podmic or the AT2040? Just curious of your personal opinion. :)
Hello! Thank you for your great review! I´ve purchased my Podmic (will arrive on monday), but I started seeing some reviews comparing with this AT2040. Do you think it´s better for me to change my order? I will use the mic for voice over and singing (I don´t have a treated room). What´s your opinion? Thank you in advance.
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I want all of you to watch this and see how a product review should be done.
This is great, and thanks
My brother talks a lot about mics but having a hard time to talk about his life. I hope you're doing great, man. We're here for u. rooting for you!
I've never come across a reviewer like you!! Impressively thorough and comprehensive! I do love the sound of the AT2040. I think at the price, it holds its ground compared to high end mics. I hear it as more clear, deep, and louder + rich sounding over the Rode PodMic. Both have great looks but my ears enjoy the Audio Technica better. 😊
I hope it sounds great with my female alto voice for podcasting. Many comments have said one's individual voice can sound better or worse with a particular mic.
Thanks for all your efforts.
As an owner of a RODE Procaster this AT2040 actually sounds pretty solid to me.
@@thias1 I use it without Cloud booster connected to MOTU M2 and it’s fine. I’m sure the booster it would be even better.
@@d7r_tv what does the cloud booster do? I have an a2020 and will be getting a motu m2 for it.
@@Max-wl5ll Cloud Booster get you extra gain into your dynamic mic (this is not for condensor mics) and it requires phantom power
@@d7r_tv I should have waited and bought a better interface.
@@seanwebb605 MOTU M2 is excelent and you can channel Hi-Res Lossless audio @ 24bit 192 kHz format to your headphones with studio headphones. But you are limited to 96 kHz due to USB 2 interface connection speed limits.
I am happy with the xm8500 and umc22 that you did a review on but I still watch on because you make honest reviews actually comparing nearly all the mics and its always so thorough!
same
i wish theyd make more condenser mics that are end address :/ im so over dynamic mics but i love end address mics.
Lauten Audio LS208.
Rode Broadcaster.
Neumann KM105.
Earthworks SR314 .
Earthworks ICON Pro.
Those come to mind
What is end address?
@@Podcastage oh shit thanks. i have the earthworks sv33 but it feels so overkill for just being a dumb gaming youtuber lmao. i'll check those out.
Are you high!? IF YOU HAVE THE SV33, USE IT! WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING!?
@@mcnasty 2400$ mic? If that not good enough I’m afraid you’ve got some soul searching to do my friend
This might be one of the best microphone reviews I’ve ever seen, including the pop punk mic song in between haha loved it
This is a fantastic review, thank you for your comprehensiveness. I have the AT2040 and you answered a bunch of outstanding questions I had...I appreciate your thoroughness.
I always look forward to the song at the end. What a joy this channel is!
I know I am late on this, but... the 2040 appears to be a very solid choice for relative beginners in podcasting provided you have XLR inputs to work with. The off axis sound rejection will certainly keep an untreated room from dominating the sound. Considering some of the even more pricey competition, I think it did well overall. For voice it's right there and makes you sound really good, but you are correct, it's not as good with guitar and such. I think you might find it does a little better with some sweetening and perhaps some soft compression to keep the harshness out in that sort of situation. For $100, you can't miss on this one!
The first time I listened to your review, it was without headphones and I thought the AT2040 sounded very good, for a $100.00 microphone. I just listened to your review with headphones on and I found the AT2040 to be harsh on the high end.
You did a very nice and thorough review. Thanks!!!
Same same! I was watching half the video on my phone and then switched over to my PC. AT2040 sounded really present on my phone, but quite harsh in the headphones.
Heck yeah! Another mic I don't need to buy, but whos stopping me?!
Edit: I guess myself, because I never bought one haha
Ur wallet? 🤨
😂😂
Me.
dont buy it, it sucks
im telling your mother you're spending money again
It's hard not to say the RE20. I love the sound of it. This mic is fine, but I definitely think it sounds artificial and a bit bleached.
Always this comparison, haha.
While we’re at it, let’s compare cheap(ER) condensers vs. Neumann mics. . .
Never ending story.
What stuck out to me was the sound in the untreated room. But I have no reference to compare it against.
While we are at it:
I think a mic comparison for untreated rooms would be really great.
Best mic for untreated rooms - Sounds like it would catch some clicks @Bandrew 😉
I have watched so many videos from this channel that I can predict what Bandrew is going to say next with over 90% success rate. (I even know what his reply is going to be for this comment)
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It'd be - "I'm a robot!! "
As an alpha centraurian, this is quite offensive.
Man, I love this channel!!! It's fulfilling a need I didn't know I even had!
First, I bought a very inexpensive HyperX Solocast (a truly punch above its weight mic, btw), which is far better than the most high-end headsets you can get today.
Then, a few weeks ago I upgraded it to a Shure MV7, which I think is amazing too for the price like 200 USD, but the thing is I am not a broadcaster, have no plans to publish vids or stream anything or anything related to that. I am just an engineer doing work calls! but I cannot escape the delight of how I sound nowadays, and somehow I am becoming addicted to the compliments I receive every time someone is on the receiving end of my calls!
Probably some time later I will splurge myself a Sony C100 or an entry level Neumann :D, but any of those will require an audio interface and more saving from my part. Now I am broke, so thanks for that! :P
The Rode PodMic is substantially clearer to me, and definitely more worth paying for IMO.
sounded more 'bassy', the pd70 and v7 sounded better than both in my opinion
@@ee1yd the PodMic is clearly the least bassy.
@@ee1yd I'd definitely agree about the V7.
I specifically bought the Podmic for looks.. I mean to enhance the bass of my voice. It was also sealed new for $75 shipped
@@zoomzabba452 looks certainly wins any mic. But sound quality bellow average on 100$ mic
After watching / listening to Bandrew for the better part of the past 18 months, I finally made the leap and invested in an RE-20 in early June. While I've no intention (or need) to purchase another mic, I still watch all the mic reviews - if for nothing else but to make me feel extremely pleased with my RE20 decision after listening intently to the A/B comparisons. Aaaaahhhh, RE20, you are so very smooth.
Every other dynamic mic review just shows how unbeatable the RE-20 is.
I'm in the "I love my RE-20" club as well. To me it sounds better than ever other broadcast dynamic.
I like the RE320 as well, sounds just as good as my RE20 but looks better! I worked at a radio station that had the RE27 and it was BRIGHT, but it could've been the processing.
@@mallorga1965 Yeah the re-20 good but this $100 mic isn't trying to compete with it.
Very nice video!!!
Definitely holds it's own when it comes to spoken word.
Great broadcast sound, even compared to the much more expensive mics.
very good comparisons ! this is very helpful ! thanks
You're very welcome. Glad that the video was helpful. Happy recording.
Every mic I was thinking of - you have a review. Awesom. Thank you!
For similar price comparison I liked the Podmic, sounded a little cleaner to me. Otherwise I’m partial to the RE-20 sound and the Neumann dynamic I could listen to all day. My big takeaway though, is that no matter what your budget is these days, there are tons of options and they all sound pretty darn good!
You have an amazing channel. I love the consistency in your videos and your methods. It makes it easy to compare products. And your videos are legit helpful even 4-5 years later.
Found this video after watching the M7X review and am a fan of the U87 and RE20's but I don't mind the AT2040 especially for the price. Thanks for posting great videos on your channel!
Those mics are way overpriced.
Just because some famous people used them like decades ago.
I’m sure technology has moved on, but no… let’s be nostalgic and blind, aham, deaf to other mics, forever…
Not saying they aren’t swell.
Not saying that a cheap 100 dollar mic even compares 1% to them.
Yet, you have to acknowledge that the marketing gets us all eventually and we all phantasize bout the Ferraris, while driving the bus, to work.
(Also overpriced:))
SM7 and RE20 - still feels like best options- each one with it's own character.. I own mv7 - so i'm pretty sure that i'm biased about shure.)
I really liked the rode procaster that sounded amazing
I really can't stand the sound of the SM7B or the RE20 they sound muffled.
was waiting for this review from you
Hi! Any plan of reviewing any of the Ear Trumpet Labs Mics. Thanks.
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Outstanding review! Very comprehensive. And no, I can't tell the difference. Thanks brother for all you do!
Recently got this and decided to exchange it for the Rode Procaster. The AT2040 is not a bad mic, specially for the price. I would still recommend it if you're just starting out and you need it for streaming (it is a nice looking mic). But I already had a SM57 and 58, and I think those mics are better than the AT2040. So decided to go for more of an upgrade and get the Rode.
The RE20 sounds the most beautiful here, but on an affordable budget I like the V7, then the SM57. I prefer them over the 2040, because in comparison this one sounds boring.
Neumann BCM705 Hands down the smoothest sounding dynamic mic out of the bunch. 2040 is really good for the price.
Duuude! You do some amazing reviews! Thanks for your thoroughness!🤙🏼
Bought a Rode Podmic after watching your review a while back, but still watching because you're so damn entertaining (and I want to see those boxes fly down the hall!!)
Same here. I love my Podmic but just enjoy his content. I might need to pick up a condensor mic anyway...
I thought the AT2040 sounded smoother than the Rode Podmic, but I kind of like the slightly rougher sound that the Podmic has. That's just my opinion.
The Rode mics, particularly the Podmic sounded super nasely. The SM7B is honestly on another level, it is the perfect mic for your voice.
@HammerBann not all condensers naturally reproduce the human voice though. A lot of modern condensers have an artificially boosted top-end. For long format spoken word, there aren't many mics that compete with the 7B at it's price point in my opinion.
The AT-2040 sounds incredible for the price.
In the higher priced mics the EV RE20 was incredible 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Rode Procaster performs pretty close (i actually prefer it) to the RE20 for half of the price.
I invite you to click between 7:50 (Procaster), 9:45 (RE20) ...and 9:00 (SM7b).
The RE20 in start of that segment if you pay attention it plays a high frequency background sound that sounds a bit weird like metalic sound need to drive the voice in the background. Re20 is not as clear as the Procaster and the SM7b imo.
I understand if people would be drawn to it, but I just hate its lack of low end.
@@niko1even it just sounds muddy to me
@@d7r_tv on Bandrew‘s voice, the Procaster sounds good, but of you have a darker voice it sounds moody
The audio frequency response always gets me. my voice is from 77-83 HZ, so it's been hard finding a microphone that will work with it. Still a great review though. I've been watching your reviews since I got an MXL 990 about 3.5 years ago.
I legit bought this mic right as I was watching you do the comparisons. I currently have an SM58 and when you compared the AT2040 to the SM57, I was sold.
what sold you on it?
@@ee1yd the fact that it could (IMO) stand toe-to-toe with the SM57. I’ve been waiting for a ~$100 mic that looked great and sounded great. I was originally interested in the Rode PodMic. The PodMic looks great, but sounds like hot garbage when compared to the SM57/SM58. The AT2040 checked all the boxes for me.
I agree with you here. Comparing this mic to much more expensive and vetted brands is impressive holding its ground.
I'm stuck considering between the Rode Podmic and the AT2040, the Podmic looks nicer but the AT2040 sounds better. The AT2040 is made in Taiwan ROC, which most of the other budget & expensive mics are made in China PRC. I'll keep on checking. Thanks for the great video.
More choices is never a bad thing, especially in this space. Any chance of an Avermedia Mic 330 review? Another streamer/RUclipsr oriented dynamic.
Please make a review of Maono Pd400x
In the range of affordable mics I liked the sm57 and the SE Electronics V7. I’m just listening on earbuds so I’ll give them all another listen on headphones.
The 2040 sounded ok. Not my favorite but certainly good enough for voice on RUclips.
V7 on the corner of you mouth is good for taking but straight on for singing or equipment is great
Definitely like it. I wonder if modern broadcast mics are optimized somewhat for phone speaker & earbud playback 🤔
I think the re20 is the best mic for poscast type spoken words.
I wish he included the RE320. It's more affordable and - to me - sounds just as good.
Do one more vid comparing that re20 to anything and I'm getting it...i mean i love my sm7 but gosh that mic....the se v7,sm57 and pod mic gave better detail than the 2040 though...imo
i use V7 and love the sound
Great test, exactly what you need, the 2040 is a lot of mic but the sm57 and the re20 stood out to me 👍
They're all an EQ and compressor away from sounding the same. All of them would sound good going into a Rodecaster or affordable channel strip like a DBX 286s (or Symetrix 528e like I have.) I have the Zoom, the RE20, the HA50, and the SM7B, as well as a few other more expensive condenser mics. For SPOKEN word, it's difficult to tell the difference between the EV, Zoom, Rode Procaster and SM7B. You were inadvertantly speaking more closely into the SM7B so it was more bassy. The Rode Procaster was a little more bassy too, but the little Rode sounds cheap. Overall, it's a crowded field - surprisingly, since until a few years ago there were just 3-4 choices and they were all in the $400+ range. There are a lot of affordable choices for podacsters, and this is what I see this mic aimed at.
I enjoy your extensive mic reviews. This AT 2040 sounds like a very competent podcast mic in comparison with the variety of others with which you compare it. Microphone technology has come a long way and the price of entry level pro quality mics has dropped amazingly. Like most reviews, we are comparing mics on a single voice which makes for valid comparisons, but historically speaking "different strokes for different folks" is a concept meaning that sound preference is individual to talent as well as to listener. A bass, baritone, alto, and soprano voice may sound very different on these same microphones.
i like it a lot. for me, it is well balanced and the clarity and dynamic is well above it's price point. the sharper high end does not bother me so far, but i didn't listen to it with my akg k702 but with my living room stereo set that has some problems with presenting the top end frequencies.
i think it delivers an insane high value for that price point.
Long time viewer first time commenting.... Gotta say I'm watching this late in the night and your outro where you asked us if your videos are fun interesting and helpful while slapping the camera, it scared me and woke me up. But yes your videos are fun interesting and helpful keep it up!
Sorry to scare you and wake you up. Good thing you didn't see the one where I yelled "WAKE UP" right in the middle of the video. I can't recall which one it was though. Thank you for the kind words.
What a superb review method, really shows up the majority of others for the shill/garbage they are. Good to more affordable alternatives to the industry classics. Nearly all of these would be great with a little eq/compression. Personal choice is RE320 because it suits my voice with the least additional treatment needed but would do fine with the AT2040 or Rodes or any of the cheaper ones.
Still SM57 (have1) and SM7B (will have) are my all time favourites.
SM57 King
That was quick. I feel weird that I ended up with a Neat Workerbee over any of these "broadcast dynamics" for our stream. Oh well?
not only AT2040 but all other mics' characteristics soooooo different thanks making cool video
I love SM7b
I´ve just stumbled over your video text. What I liked best best is the Neumann U87 Ai and Rode Podcaster. Regarding price/quality ratio, The Audio Technica 2040 has outperformed all competitiors. Thank you for this interesting video.
Hi Bandrew, have you ever reviewed an AT ATM 650given it is hypercardiod and should reject other noise in untreated surroundings? Just wondering how it stacks up against other dynamics especially the SM57, SE V7X etc.
You have a helluva collection there Bandrew. I quite like that AT2040. Looks like good value.
I own the rode pod mic and I love the way my voice sounds on it.. but this mic is a contender as you said it also looks good.. I mite need to add this to my collection though.. but thank you for this video I always enjoy watching them great job buddy
I just got the AT2040 my first XLR mic, just waiting for a mix amp to use it but I'm excited to try it out!!
Thank you, man of earth for the thorough review. 2040 Sounds well rounded and fuller bodied; good value at $99. And no major pops when ordering pizza pronto!!
Yeah, I think if you added a decent budget interface to, even a Scarlet Solo, you'd have an option that sounded just as good as an SM7B for less than half the price of the SM7B mic itself which doesn't even include the interface.
Definitely doing well for itself at the price it comes in
You upgraded your Big Baby Taylor!! Beautiful grand pacifc man! Oh yeah, and this mic was pretty nice lol.
Yeah, after 20 years of service I figured it was time to upgrade, and after talking tot he Taylor folks landed on the 517e.
Podmic better on low-mids, 2040 on sibilant and highs. If i should choice one 100$ dynamic mic, i still prefer SE V7. Overall sounds natural and same time smooth.
I would take the AT2040 over most of those other mics, I will probably be buying a couple next week. My actual preference was the RE20, it's such an iconic sound all of it's own that's been around us for (in many cases) our entire lives that I have to remember that I'm listening with my ears, not my memory. I won't be affording a couple of those next week though, maybe next year.
i think 2040 did very well against it direct competitors.. for anyone with a deeper voice it would balance very naturally.
Thanks for such a thorough review! I have a client that needs to record screencasts (typing and talking) in a VERY echoic room. He has a good interface and the recordings will have post-production. Do you think this would be a good choice in the sub-$150 range? Or would the SEV7 that you like be much better? I'm looking for the most beginner-friendly solution (e.g. something that doesn't require impeccable mic technique), but again, room/echo rejection is critical. Cheers!
Depends on the voice? He has relatively high pitched voice so the nasally sound might have sounded more annoying than on some other voices. The mic sounded to have similar low end to SM7B but more clarity on top for legibility but there is nasally sound I didn't like. I think it can be reduced in the post processing though.
AT and Zoom sound identical. The V7 has a bit more low-end (proximity effect).
The SM57 doesn't work as well with voice, but it's still quite usable in a pinch. The Presonus is rather thin-sounding.
That Podmic needs WAAYYY too much gain to be useful with the type of equipment that budget Podcasters usually own. The the Procaster? Forgetaboutit. The BP40 sounds very very similar to the 2040, but not worth 3x the price. The SM57 and SM7b sound nearly identical, and they should (same capsule).
I wonder how the Podmic would fair with a Cloudlifter or FetHead, but then again, adding additional cost reduces the utility and then would place it higher up on the food chain to compare it to. Though to be fair, I think the Podmic sounds a lot better than the 2040, and with any Dynamic mic, I'm already including the price of a pre-amp like the aforementioned.
How is it for mouth sounds? currently use a condenser mic, but have heard Dynamics are better for helping to reduce picking up mouth sounds.
I just got my mic today. I plan on trying it on brass, toms and maybe guitar. As you said all mics are different but hey why not experiment??? Thanks for your reviews they be helpful and funny too!!!!
This is a good channel and I am glad I am subscribed.
After trying out about 5 different microphones and landing on the ZDM-1 I may have to at least give this one a try. The ZDM-1 works well with my voice and doesn't pick up a lot of room noise but I only use it for spoken word, not singing or instruments.
I think the Zoom ZDM-1 is a pretty good dynamic mic especially for spoken word.
Excellent reviewing method.
I love this little guy it sounds nice
i think that AT2040 sounds better for voice than the other mics in that comparison. i would like to hear a comparison between the AT2020 and the AT2040.
The 2040 sounds really good!
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Me seeing where its made: Taiwan number one!!!!
hopefully people get this.
I am looking for a mic to use in my meetings during the day, however I cant find a mic (with software) that will clear out background noise (other people speaking). Teams noise cancellation doesnt seem to cut it. Am i looking for the wrong solution here?
Very helpful, thank you!
Thank you. I think they're mic would work well for those with a bass or baritone voice.
Nice!! I was looking at it right now!!
Electro Voice RE20 was the best. But the 2040 was better than Podmic, imo.
Hey, great videos. Could you please review the great Sontronics SOLO and maybe compare it with AT2040, thanks a lot.
That name's confusing
There's AT2020 and AT4040 and now... 2040?
What's next? 4020?
I thought the same thing.
AT2112 obviously
But what I'll be looking forward is the AT69420
Joint Technica AT420
@@Podcastage Geddy Lee edition.
Can a Scarlett Solo drive this? Amazing review as always.
Might be just me but that mic sounded a bit thin on the electric, and the acoustic sounded a bit thin too. Its got a very medium forward tone to it. I like the looks but overall its just not a fantastic mic, its a good starting point for broadcasters, starting youtubers, etc. Great Review Bandrew!
Ok, so, you basically said what I said after I posted this comment haha.
You're not wrong, but like what I assume Bandrew said at the end (I haven't finished the vid as of this post), that's about what you'd expect for $100 USD.
@@TheZeroSbr that was what I was going to say
Greeting Earthling! So... for RUclips and Video/Audio Podcasting, including interview shows - Rode Podmic or the AT2040?
Just curious of your personal opinion. :)
For the Sev7 do we need a cloudlifter or can i just plug into my wave xlr and it will sound good ...?
At 6:26, you wrote "Personus PD-70" instead of "PreSonus PD-70".
Great job, can you recommend any dynamic lavalier mic?
Hello! Thank you for your great review! I´ve purchased my Podmic (will arrive on monday), but I started seeing some reviews comparing with this AT2040. Do you think it´s better for me to change my order? I will use the mic for voice over and singing (I don´t have a treated room). What´s your opinion? Thank you in advance.
friend, is this microphone used to sing live, do a show? What would be cool between this AT2040 and the shure SM58?
Will be my next microphone
What do you mean exactly when you say "that AT2040 has a mid forward sound? Thank you for your excellent job! Your videos are very helpful.
I’m thinking the AT2040 orAT2040 usb may be my choice for beginning my podcasts
I'm thinking on buyig this or the podmic, which one would you recomend? I've heard and see so many videos and i just can't decide.
Great review. Just had a friend buy this one but I pointed her to this review while she waited for it to ship to solidify her purchase.
Thank you.
procaster is my favourite with your voice
Nice review, could you review some budget mic of Maono branch.
Only thing that puts me off is the handling noise, if the pre-installed mount can be removed I may pick this up