Product: Audio-Technica AT4033
Price Paid: US $400
Submitted
02/10/2004
at
07:54am
by
John
Reviewer Background
:
Been recording for over a decade on all kinds of gear. Currently recording to PC-DAW with various outboard gear from Demeter, Speck, Phoenix, Lexicon, dbx, FMR Audio and monitoring on KRK V6 monitors.
Overall Rating
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5
I've had the 4033 for years now. I can honestly say, I never even get it out of its box. I have an AT4050 which I'll go to instead, plus some higher end mics. The 4033 is a bit better in performance and to the ear than your MXLs, Rodes, etc. in my opinion and a good value at its current street value, but it's still a low-end mic. Will get the job done on most sources, but if given an option, I'll reach for a smoother/fuller sounding mic. It's a bit thin and as most mics are in this category, it's a bit harsh.
Product: Audio-Technica AT4033
Price Paid: US $300
Submitted
02/09/2004
at
09:00am
by
Anonymous
Reviewer Background
:
I've been playing guitar and singing for about 7 years. In the last two years I've been recording regularly. I completed a CD of my music in 2003. I use a PC DAW using tube preamps and condensor mics.
Overall Rating
:
7
Cardiod condenser mic. I use it for recording acoustic guitar and sometimes vocals. When recording acoustic guitar, I place the mic about 8 inches from the guitar and point it at the 12th fret. This mic works well for this application. I would recommend this microphone to anyone looking for a relatively cheap, but good-sounding cardiod condenser. I have very little experience using more expensive microphones, but I don't have any desire to, so that says something.
