Audio Technica AT2035 unboxing and review
103This is a review of the Audio Technica AT2035 XLR microphone, including tests with both the GoXLR and Elgato Wave XLR interfaces and a quick comparison with the Shure SM7B.
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Highlights:
Superb build quality with a weighty design and good looks
Included shock mount
Simple mounting
Great sounding mic
Lowlights:
No pop filter so it suffers from plosive problems
Specs of this mic:
Microphones
Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20 - 20,000 Hz
Low Frequency Roll Off 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity -33 dB (22.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
Dynamic Range 136 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 82 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements 11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical
Weight 403g
Dimensions 170.0 mm (6.69") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
My GoXLR settings for the test:
Mic setup type - condender - 30db Gain
Gate settings:
Threshold -47dB
Attenuation 100%
Attack 10ms
Release 200ms
Equaliser
Bass 1
Mid 0
Treble -1
Compressor
Threshold -10dB
Ratio 4:1
Attack 2ms
Release 100ms
Make-up gain 1dB
De-esser 50
Related watching:
Audio Technica AT2035 vs Shure SM7B https://youtu.be/y8juQVYrZTM
Shure SM7B and GoXLR Mini, the ultimate audio combo https://youtu.be/lrIvGvSVKBc
AVerMedia AM330 vs Shure SM7B microphone comparison https://youtu.be/9tSk8F5hYMY
Elgato Wave Mic Arm unboxing and setup - what a great bit of kit! https://youtu.be/AgMisq2NU9U
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https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/catalog/product/view/id/4010/s/at2035/
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