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Audio-Technica AT4040 vs Rode NT1

    2.1 in
    2.1 in
    Audio-Technica AT4040 Microphone
    Audio-Technica AT4040
      1.97 in
      1.97 in
      Rode NT1 Microphone
      Rode NT1
      Available colors
      User rating
      81
      3.9 out of 5
      81 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		20 %
      3 stars
      		29 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      213
      3.4 out of 5
      213 user ratings
      5 stars
      		23 %
      4 stars
      		23 %
      3 stars
      		32 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		7 %

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      Technical details

      Audio-Technica AT4040Audio-Technica AT4040
      Rode NT1Rode NT1
      Direction typeCardioidCardioid

      Recording quality

      Audio-Technica AT4040Audio-Technica AT4040
      Rode NT1Rode NT1
      Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)82.0 dB90.0 dB
      Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 20000

      Design

      Audio-Technica AT4040Audio-Technica AT4040
      Rode NT1Rode NT1
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Audio-Technica AT4040Audio-Technica AT4040
      Rode NT1Rode NT1
      Width2.1 in1.97 in
      Height2.1 in1.97 in
      Depth6.69 in7.36 in
      Weight12.7 oz13.93 oz

      Connectivity

      Audio-Technica AT4040Audio-Technica AT4040
      Rode NT1Rode NT1
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      XLR outyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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