Name: AT4040
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: 404291
Rating: 3.9 (81 reviews)

clear sound
and the price was reasonable
good

low self noise is obviously crucial when recording
media could not be loaded
cheap

Direction type: Cardioid
Connectivity technology: Wired
Input impedance: 100 Ω
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz

Audio-Technica AT4040 - Pros & Cons

clear sound
and the price was reasonable
good
versatile workhorse
vocals and acoustic guitar and sounded excellent
great
quality
good
better and excellent
the price is very good to boot
all around studio mic that works great in a wide variety of applications
build quality is durable
an excellent sensitivity as well as noise characteristics
The recorded drums sounded amazingly clear and organic
high SPL capability captures every sound with detail and with a natural quality
It works very well on me
excellent
well-specified
and nicely-equipped microphone
good quality and well made
vocals sound warm
crisp and full
excellent
well-specified and well-equipped microphone
good weight and excellent transient detail
Both power most entry to mid level condensers just fine
s very rugged and durable
it comes packaged with a lot and is a great value
It has a really clean sound that is easy to work with
the sound is very clean
clear
and uncolored
It s free and works like a charm
really easy to use and works like a charm
great all-around work-horse microphone that handles a variety of studio applications with ease
It has very helpful and informative information
It also helps with clarity in your voice

low self noise is obviously crucial when recording
media could not be loaded
cheap
The transients are often surprisingly harsh
installing it can be a little bit tricky
Externally-biased condenser capsule
high-frequency response irregularities
the Rode is a true externally-biased condenser
frequency-response plot and a fairly pointless polar response chart
to be pushed too hard and could get distorted and thin in the upper registers
not have a use for it
they are a bit more expensive
2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
It will not color your voice

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Audio-Technica AT4040 Condenser Mic Review / Test

Audio-Technica AT4040 - Full Specifications

Direction type	Cardioid

Colour of product	Black

Connectivity technology	Wired
XLR out	yes

Input impedance	100.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)	82.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 20000

Width	2.1 in
Height	2.1 in
Depth	6.69 in
Weight	12.7 oz

Desktop stand	yes

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Audio-Technica AT4040 Audio-Technica - Editorial Reviews (1)

Audio-Technica AT4040 Audio Technica AT4040 SM

soundonsound.com

Published: 01.09.2002

Audio Technica AT4040 SM

At a price point of around £300, there are already very good contenders for your money on the quality condenser mic market. Does the 4040 SM have what it takes to become a front-runner?