I'm coming from the same path. The at2020 is a great mic but I've had to use the Pro41 in times where ambient noise (construction, scooters, etc.) was just too much to deal with, and while great, it wasn't nearly as good as the at2040. Still early days but I'm loving it so far. Yes it depends on your voice, but I've already got the lows naturally so the range on this mic was absolutely perfect for me. At 100 bucks a pop, it's a steal. Audio-Technica proving that they are no joke.
100% I heard the complaints about the low end not being very rich on the 2040, but I also have natural lows in my voice and I find it to balance really, really well.
I have an AT2035. Do you think the 2040 would complement the 2035 or be an unnecessary addition to my kit? I would be using it direct into Tascam DR100 III.
It really depends on your application. The 2040 is a dynamic mic, so it’s going to be better at off axis sound rejection, so basically it’s more directional. I transitioned to the 2040 so that I could have two or more people recording on the same show at the same time without as much mic bleed from the room. It also cuts WAY down on the ambient room noise. From what I’ve seen of the 2035, it’s just the new version of the 2020 with some added features and a custom shock mount.
@@ZacBarclay Thanks, I think I will give one a try. i usually shoot interviews location with Boya HM100 interview mics. i can see putting the 2040 on my editing desk when I shoot short clips ... For price, can't lose, will find a use. Thanks and?good show!
Planning to buy this At2040 but would you recommend getting a fethead inline preamp with it? I have Behringer Um2 very basic audio interface and I don't think upgrading an interface will help too much so I think getting a fethead along with the microphone will do amazing Job. Let me know
It’s not a super gain hungry mic. I use an old Behringer 1204 usb mixer and it handles it just fine without a fethead or cloud lifter. I would say, in my application, one of the 2040’s biggest advantages over the SM7b is the fact that in my set up I know I would need a cloud lifter if using the Shure mic. Reading about your interface, it looks like it should have a preamp built in.
Right on - thank you for the review. Curious about your thoughts on any popping issues or plosives that the mic picks up? Does it come with a filter or anything to help with that?
It handles plosives pretty well. Presumably because there’s not a super sensitive diaphragm like you’d find in a condenser mic. I haven’t heard any plosives. I didn’t clean up the sound in post, just ran the same compression and limiter on both mics to even everything out.
My problem with the 2020 is the self noise/noise floor. As a VO artist when I set the gain to get me at -3db I get self noise from the mic. I was reccomended the 2040, what would you say?
I have both and the 2040 is definitely quieter. It’s kind of comparing apples and oranges since the 2020 is a condenser mic and is suuuuuper sensitive. I transitioned to the 2040 from the 2020 though.
@@ZacBarclay I'm thinking I maybe getting the 2040 as recommended by another audio engineer but want to get the mic that is right for my setup. may look into a shotgun mic but the 2040 is high on the list of possibilities. Thanks for the feedback
@@LearnTrainPlay I also have a Seinheiser MKE 600. That’s generally what I use for my videos, mostly just to get the mic out of the shot. For the price though, and if it’s strictly for VO, the 2040 is the value I think.
Thanks for watching! You are 100% right, the intro was long. Catch a newer video, I’ve shortened it WAY down. Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the review!
The noise floor on the Seinheiser is more problematic than the AT-2040 and requires way more post production. They’re two very different microphones with very different intended functions. I heard a comparison of the SM57 and the AT-2040 in a controlled environment and I didn’t notice any real discernible difference. So, it’s definitely just a personal preference thing with those two. I believe the 57 is mostly intended for musical instruments over voice. The quality is very comparable. Thanks for the feedback on the intro/outro. I agree and have definitely made adjustments.
