Audio-Technica AT3035

Don't own this mic yet I know 199.95 isnt that much but can't seem to choose between the AT 3035 and the rode NT1-A I was all set to go with studio projects C1 when I read numerous reviews that it's better for higher voices and instruments.I have a mid range voice but I like to get a deeper bassier sound to much high end makes me sick.You almost had me studio projects.AT 3035 or Rode NT-1 warmth and better deeper bass with less eq.ing Which one is better.

been making music for years and years ....i have done home studio bedroom converted into small home studio and recorded at full studio with my band....adat ,analog,cassette....i am not some recording person i just know what sounds good to my ears and what sounds tinty canny this mic does not sound like that at all not like some cheaper condensers that you have to play with and tweak to sound passable....this mic sounds very very well balanced ....it sounds like what you are useing it for voice ,guitar it does not color or alter the sound that you are useing it for.. vocals are crisp and clear nice lows just well rounded perfect when i lissen to playback it blew me away how great it sounds ...i will have to say audio technica won me over big time....

i spent the last 2 days recording with is mic in my home studio...its a condencer mic, and id like to say im in love with this mic for vocals..i have uesed other mics for vocals but this mic is the best ....for the price it just cant be beat ,sound is also superb for guitars acoustic and electric ...if you are looking for a great condenser mic for not alot of money give this baby a try !

ive been making music for about 17 years i have recorded demos in a fairly large studio ...i am reviewing this mic for my new small home studio...

this is a condenser mic for those who may not know it needs phantom power i use a presonus pre amp...it sounds amazingly athentic and warm on vocals ,i have a sorta of alto patti smith range voice ,look no further for a vocal mic because this mic is perfect for recording vocals, i mix it with both martin hd acoustic and les paul elctric guitar.... i was on the hunt for a great vocal mic this is the mark! i am going to buy another...shure sm 57 is also great for acoustic guitar and vocals.....if i only had 2 mics it would be this at3035 and a shure sm57.....rock on!

few years recording
Daw recording

This is my first large diaphram condenser mic. I have had good luck with this thing on my martin acoustic and a focusrite tonefactory. Just have to watch the lows though. I had to tame the boominess. Use some sort of adjustable low cut which the tonefactory provides.
I have also use this mic on vocals and along with the other reviewers i would have to agree that they do a excellent job. I also have expereiced problems with not using a pop filter. This mic will pic up everything. Sound proof room is ideal (closet). Carpet padding is also a cheap way to sound proof. I did 15x15 room for a little over a 100.00 with the highest grade carpet padding at lowe's.
Anyways this is a perfect mic for the homestudio cheap and good results. I will probably get another to use on drum overheads as a previous review had noted.

35 years or so making music. Getting more serious about recording over the last 10 years. I currently use a Powerbook, MOTU 896, Focusrite Octopre, Aphex 207 tube mic pre.

Cardiod condenser mic. I've had it about four years. Great for vocals, but be sure to use a pop screen. Mediocre for micing acoustic guitar. So far I haven't been able to get away from a certain harshness in that application. The fault of my pres? Maybe, but they aren't such bad pres.
Still, as a vocal mic, it's worth the price.

I've been recording music for over 3 or 4 years now in my home studio that I built. I've recorded several demos for local bands and my own demos. I've used a Tascam 4 track, Korg D16 Digital Recording System, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase SX, and Sony Sound Forge on my computer. I listen to music on as many systems as I can everywhere.

It's a Large Diaphram Unidirectional Condenser Mic with a 10dB low frequency roll off at 80Hz. I am using the mic on Overheads, Vocals, Acoustic, and Electric Guitars. Overheads and Vocals sound the best with this mic. Especially if you're close-miking the vocals. The mic has a very natural, warm tone to it with a flat frequency response (not in a muddy way). I also own a Shure KSM27, which is slightly more expensive, and this mic easily measures up to it. You can tell by it's construction it is a quality unit. Made In Japan. If you're looking for an affordable, high quality, versitile mic with a natural tone, then I highly recommend it.

Professional musician for 30 + years. I use a Tascam 2488 digital machine to record my own songs as well as our group.
In a live situation, we use SM58's for vocals, and SM57's to mike instruments. Our drummer uses an electronic drum set, so we don't have to worry about mics for him.
I've been doing home recordings for several years...learning by the hit-and-miss approach. I use Sony MDR 7506 pro headphones which are both comfortable and accurate in sound reproduction. I play all kinds of styles, but mostly listen to everything I can get my hands on to pick up recording nuances and techniques used by various groups.

The Audio Technica AT 3035 is a nice condenser mic. My Tascam, as well as our P.A. board has built in phantom power. So I didn't need to worry about getting a sound out of it.
I was primarily interested in using it as a vocal mic.
It works very well in this mode. My vocals are much "crispier", bright and powerful. Also, for recording purposes, the eveness of the sound is amazing. I tend to move around as I sing, and with this mic, I don't lose volume or have an in-and-out feeling on the mix. It is very "alive" in my headphones...very sensitive. I would definitely recommend this mic for vocal work. The other reviews are positive respecting instrument miking. I haven't miked my Bad Cat cabinet, or used my Taylor acoustic using this mic, but I plan on doing so in the near future.
You know, I went to a web site that lined up this mic, as well as expensive AKG's and Neumann mics. Guess what? There was not really a lot of difference in sound quality to my ears. I think if you purchase any good quality condenser mic and you're happy with the sound you get....you can't go wrong. It's like buying guitar strings....is there REALLY a huge difference? Maybe. Anyway, that's my "two cents" worth. This is a great mic for the money.

been recording and programming at home for about 8 years (using Logic/MacOS9), playing in bands since twenty years+ ago. i've recorded only my own guitar and bass playing with the exception of tracking a vocalist i know for one session. i program drums using Battery within Logic and have software synths in the form of Pro-53, EXSP24, EVD6, ES1, EXSP24, and Crystal.

first off, it's excellent for recording guitar cabs - it's main use with me - as the sound is natural and transparent (and it's easy to place). i've used it to mic a bass cab and on acoustic guitars (both steel and nylon-string), and it also performed well doing these, particularly on nylon-string guitar. i have used it on only one vocalist, a male with a soft, medium-pitched voice, and it was superb... i was extremely happy with it's sound on this session as was he. for the money, and for these uses (especially if you need the versatility), i can definitely recommend this mic.

Actively gigging/touring musician for 17 years, and recording for just as long in a variety of formats (cassette, 2", and ProToolz). I listen thru NS-10's, some 12" 3way midfields, and some Sony headphones. And my car stereo.

The 3035 is a large diaphram cardioid condenser mic with fairly rugged construction. Primarily I use this microphone as a room mic for acoustic instrumets, bass cabs, vocals, and as drum overheads. I checked out the 4040 and the 3035, and while they sound different I opted for the 3035. It was a little more agressive sounding, but with smooth lows too. I was very pleased with the results I got, and bought a second to use as drum overheads. The 3035 works very well in that capacity. Good on bass cabinets, and really, really nice on my '63 Pro Reverb.

Overall, this is a really versitile mic. In the $200 range, I'd say it's a top contender for sure- certianly better than some of the other stuff out there. But at the same time, tastes are so SO totally subjective.

I've used mics that are much, much nicer, so I'm going to be real with my review. No, this doesn't sound as good as some of those. BUT- it does sound damn good on a bunch of different instruments and with the money you save, you can buy some other trendy piece of gear or something.