Don't buy an AT2035 until you watch this video! Sound Speeds! 

I can't find a 3035 for sale almost anywhere especially for a good price, anymore.

As Curtis Judd pointed out earlier this year, two items that often don't suffer from tech obsolescence are good quality microphones and glass (lenses), often money well spent. Finding bargains on aftermarket microphones multiplies that return. A list of aftermarket microphones and prices would be a very useful item especially for those of us with limited knowledge of vintage microphones and souces.

At first I thought it was a clickbait title but you did deliver on your promise. Mah man 👏🏼

Although this video seemed more focused on the comparison between the 20 and the 30 than anything else, it was by far the best at 2035 review I could find so hats off sir.

2000 subs just around the corner! This channel will fly.

Music nerd and I love it! Thank you for sharing this Allen!

Hey man I'd like to sincerely thank you this particular video helped me today, actually I bought 3035 for a good deal Thanks dude 👍

So glad I clicked on this video (great title, btw).

Man, you do a terrific job for this review!!!! Yes you hooked me and I'm going to look for a 3035 used!

This was a fantastic way to do a comparison between two mics. I closed my eyes and attempted to distinguish the two. Nice work!

TLDW: At3035 was discontinued but is basically the same thing but better. You might be able to find a good one on the used market cheaper than the 2035.

Here's a big part that you're leaving out, the 2035 comes with a shock mount. A decent shock mount will cost you $50. I made the mistake of buying the at2020 and then later buying the shock mount. The mic was $100 and the shockmount was $50. I should have just bought the at2035. It's $150 and comes with a nice case, the mic, and the shock mount.

Thanks Mr. Williams very Informative. Its helping make my decision easier.

Thanks man, Great video!!!

Great comparison! The AT2035 sounds more open and vivid in my opinion. On the other hand, the sibilants .... :/

Really Nice video bro great work

Great video, in the market for this and this was very good info

Hello, Just the kind of review I was looking for. Too good ! I need a lil help here. Which mic would you recommend for someone with a high pitched voice and has less power on the lower notes (like Bruno Mars) ?? Don’t want my voice to sound too thin as it already is. It should sound a little heavy or mature. Most of the mics tend to have a brighter profile so it is getting very confusing :( Here are some options:- se2200 , lewitt lct 440 pure, at2035, rode nt1 , aston origin. Or any other you’d like to recommend in this category ? Thank you in advance. Have a great day :-)

The Q2U deserves a thorough video like this

That 2035 sounded a lot better, reading The Reaper Blog's post the reason why is clear.

the 2020 isn't a true condenser, it only looks like one. which is why it's cheaper and noisier. I'm a happy owner of two 3035s. I got them new in box for $150CDN. I don't use them much anymore but they're great mics.

Really good advice. You know your stuff.

Your great fit this video and the reason i always watch. 👍🏽

great video!!!

Playing the exact same recording on both mics is definitely the most fair and objective comparison you can get. Gotta love the scientific method and eliminating variables that skew the results.

I LOVE my 3035! I found one a year ago for 103.50 on eBay. The gems are out there. Just took a little Patience and persistence.

Thanks for the help!

I own both the AT 3035 and 2- 2035. paid the same for each in Canada. didnt know what have said. I find the 3035 is slightly better or pleasing sound. heard that the 3035 was made in Japan and the 2035 in Tiawan. all good mics. they certainly need a wind screen.

The AT2035 is a bit smoother and more open sounding to my ear while the AT3035 is a little grainer in the high-mids and more congested sounding. Might be the way you are holding it or batch-batch differences but the colour scheme and warranty have got me looking for a 2045. Thanks for the great comparison and history though, its great to know

Great video!

pretty hard to find an AT3035 under $100 at this point, funny enough i'm either getting a 2035 or a 3035, whichever i can find for $100 or less with a shock mount included awesome video by the way man, really appreciate your devotion to audio!

I haven't seen anyone comment on the noticeable difference in the noise floor. That may be the most obvious difference. The AT3035 was vividly quieter. Thanks for the video. Yes, I think you did jack up the resale market, btw. Just paid $175 each, for (2) + tax and shipping. Still half of new and only slightly more than the Chinese version.

i own the at2020 and happy with it. i have never seen a better mic for the money yet

Which is the best mic for Vocal 1.Lewitt Lct 240 pro 2.audio technica at 2020

thanks for this!

Thanks great video!!

This is great

Love it! Good looking

Good info sir...👍. Can you do a video review for Behringer SL75c ..? I'm an a beginner in #miking procedure 🙏🙏🧡

Just curious, does the sound room make a difference? What if you were in a noisy environment? Would one mic do better than the other then?

Very good quality, easy to assemble, works as advertised.

Amzing reviews !! I am a cellist and i decided to get 2035 after watching :)

The AT2035 is a little brighter, and seems to be a tad tinny because of it. The 3035 is more flat, and it sounds cleaner. I found one online! Thanks for saving me from getting the lesser mic haha!

Nice video, I am looking to get into voice work and don't have a wide range of knowledge, can you link me to a video of yours or recommendations on mic's and equipment to go with? Also, I like your sound proofing set up. How easy is that to put together? Anyone can help with this question. Thanks!

Thank you for the great video! I am involved in creating video presentations in a small studio and am facing some acoustic challenges that impact sound quality. Currently, I am using an old Sennheiser shotgun microphone, which unfortunately captures the sounds of the operating air conditioner. Given that my studio is located in a building with a central heating/air system, I cannot turn off the air conditioning during recordings. During my recordings, I stand, and my shotgun microphone is positioned on a tripod below my waist to stay out of the frame, creating a distance of approximately 30 inches from my face to the microphone. Given this setup, I need a microphone that not only provides high-quality sound for my voice but also minimizes the capture of background noises, including the sound of the air conditioner. Could you please recommend a type of microphone that would best suit my recording conditions? It's important to me that the new microphone delivers clarity and purity of voice sound while effectively suppressing unwanted background noise. My budget for this purchase is in the range of $300 to $700.

Is this mic good or not ? my room is not sound proof ?

Great Video! I wished i would have seen it back then. The Audio-Technica AT3035 would be a good catch indeed, if i was lucky enough to find it in my country on eBay. But since there is barely anything available, it's either the Audio-Technica AT2035 or the AT4040, if I want to stick to the brand. I noticed, that - on a male, somewhat deeper voice, but not yet voice-of-god (which is closest to mine) the AT2035 sounds a bit brighter, while the AT4040 sounds a bit warmer. And I am partial to a warm sound. That being said - while the difference is small enough to be only noticeable in direct comparison, it is till there and knowing that, i'd probably be not all-happy with neither, the AT2035, nor the AT3035, thinking about what nice the AT4040 probably could have been. But if I wanted the Mic to be an Audio-Technica one, i'd have to choose the AT2035 (or getting lucky on an AT3035) - just because of the price over here, in Germany. The AT2035 retails in Germany for 153 EUR ( ~ 185 USD ) - More expensive than the 149 USD in the US. But since it sounds way nicer than - say - the RØDE NT1A and almost the same price over here, it's still interesting. As for the AT4040... Here things get nasty. In the US it retails for 299 USD. That would be fine to me, even if i sold the same in EUR. But guess what the AT4040 retails for in Germany... 399 EUR ( 485 USD ) - OOF... So from the price to performance standpoint, for an Audio-Technica microphone, it would have to be the AT2035 for me, even tho i'd probably sound-wise would be more happy with the AT4040. But here comes a new challenger! Meet the RØDE NT1. And comparing the NT1 to the AT4040... Well, on the Booth Junkie's Voice, it was a toss. I could not hear any difference whatsoever. On a higher voice, the RØDE NT1 was slightly warmer and the AT4040 slightly clearer. So for my voice, the RØDE NT1 would be probably a tiny bit warmer, depending on how I pitch it. But in the end, it would be a toss anyways. But like I introduced the RØDE NT1, it is a new challenger, price-wise. But actually, over here in Germany, it completely destroys the Audio-Technica AT4040, being sold for 259 EUR ( ~ 313 USD ). So for me its picking between the Audio-Technica AT2035 and the RØDE NT1.

thanks for the vid bro. i just made a researche to what to buy and settle with the 2035. just searched google to find the best deal and your video was the first with the clickbait title (as i thought haha). just checked the used market site of my country and found a 3035 at the price of a new at2020 so thanks for the video, its hard to get good tips like this in this world of shittalk nowadays. cheers

"1:50 i known it since you tuned in you think ogres cant freestyle rap"

They both did sound very close, though I thought the 2035 was a slight bit more forward. Perhaps that's partly due to the location of the condenser? The effect was very slight to my old man ears.

GREAT INFO!!!!!

Thank you, that's some good info. Does anyone know of a cheaper version of the AT 4050?

Found a 3035 nearby for 100.00 and the sound is definitely more mature than the 2020 I’ve been using. 👍

Great video

There's a pretty clear difference with much more emphasis in the higher vocal range on the 2035.

Hello, I have a high pitched kinda voice ( like bruno mars) and don't have power on lower notes.. I need a mic that doesn't make my voice too thin because it already is. Would you recommend this at2035 or the rode nt1 or may be any other mic ? Please help. Also we don't have the at3035 here in India,not even a used one so have to go with the at2035.

do i need a phanton power with this mic, or i can do xlr to usb?

You do a nice job.

The AT2035 interests me, but the cheaper price of the AT2020 is more desirable for me to reach. Might look into the AT3035, but is the AT2020 good for beiginners or will I do better long term with the AT2035/AT3035?

I just found a brand new 3035 in Beijing after I saw this video. I hope it's a good choice for me.

Great video, which mic is better for singing at2020 or any other.?

I bought mine from Sweetwater and they are amazing and have the best customer service I've ever experienced 🤙

Could you use the AT2035 with a cajon/stomp box for live looping?

Thanks for reminding me never to use the phrase ‘let me dangle a carrot here’ when I’m at a preschool.

How much did the repair cost for the defective 3035 you got on eBay?

What a great and honest video. Thank you for such content. Problem is you can't easily buy it anymore, especially outside the US :/

I just ordered mine, so now I'll watch this video.

I’m getting the AKG P420 for $150 used... I have no problem with used gear especially since the mic would be worn in.

Please let me know Rank it please Which is the best for singing Akg p120 vs at2020 vs se x1a vs blue ember vs akg p220???

I had an at2020 for 90€ as my first mic fo home recording, was it a good choice? Im not an expert but it doesn’t seam to be a bad microphone

Thumbs up for this video!

I'm honestly just using a Samson C02. Found it better suited for my voice over needs as opposed to a large diaphragm condenser. Saves on desk space too.

I wish I'd seen this before getting my 2035, but ah well, I still love using it.

AT 2020 is not a LDC, it is a side address SDC, diaphragm size is 16mm. Some people describe it as a Medium Diaphragm Condenser, LDC is usually over 25mm.

Thank you :)

Thanks I'm buying one...

any idea what they replaced the AT2022 with? I'm a total novice just looking for a great point and shoot solution for recording loud binaural stereo sound of fireworks but I want the full low frequency bass response down to 20hz (or lower) but I'm on a tight budget so the MK8020 is out of the question for me.

I was listening to this video without watching and thought I started glitching when he started testing the mics.

what mic would be best suited for me for vocal recording? my budget is £200

what are your m50x earpads? i want to change it because the stock ones are a pain in the ears :/

Nice Video👍

Hi, Allen. I have a question for you but on AT2020 USB+. The mic has hiss noise all the time. How do you record using it so that the hiss noise is not recorded?

Damn! So basically they just made the same whole thing for a cheaper price lol. Marketing skills - Audio Technica 101 lol 💯 Thanks for this video brother. But do you think the SE X1A could be better than the 2035? Coz I'm planning to buy any of these soon. Thanks in advance ♥️

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At first I thought I was hearing a difference between them; but on relistening & watching, I realize that mere _centimetres_ of of different distance from the mouth actually makes a difference to the sound. And there's no way he can keep both mics at _exactly_ the same distance & orientation, consistently. So I'm concluding that the sound of these two is too close to call. I'd probably go for the 2035, just to get a new one.

Awesome..!!!

Finally someone who really knows his shit and doesn‘t waste time explaining

The vocals u wanted to show as recorded by two different microphones are the same vocals

Hello, What is that booth you're using?

Cheapest 3035 I found was $100 + $18 shipping. I would rather spend an extra $30 for something brand new that will still get supported.

Between at2035 and Rode NT1a. For rap vocals. Which do you prefer?

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The difference is minimal at best but 2035 at times can add that little shrill but again depends how you are positioned. The 3035 knocks of that shrill but again you only hear the difference now and again. I have the 2035 and it suits my voice cos it catches all the ranges in my voice which drives me mad at times. lol

I avoided clicking on this at first. Glad I finally did. I own a 3035 and I wanted a second one, so now I know I have the choice between either a used 3035, a new 2035 or perhaps also a used 2035. Now if I can just find a used 3031, those are really hard to find.

No listener is going to think "This would've sounded way better with this specific microphone." I just use the AT2020 with a little EQ and it hasn't proven to be a problem! Though I might have bought this mic instead if I'd have known.

Should i get the audio tech or a blue spark blackout edition?

Where could you find the audio technica at2035

Is the AT3525 better than the AT2020 or AT2035?

Well, I always liked 2035 but now I like it even more. It has 90% of U87 sound for a fracture of the price.

1:22 here come some noise. Is it caused by audio-interface? Focusrite shit?