Audio-Technica AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone  

Has a good Range, eq helps. Need to get voice on something real quick, this gets it done.

Rugged, still a little new but was been handled much recently. Still going strong a few weeks later.

For what I paid very valueble, still a little partial to another brand I own for same/similar prices but that's just me.

A solid EQ and Preamp can make this sound however you want it, that being said; to achieve a warmer sound and/or fuller sound, you're going to have to ride the controls till satisfied.  

I haven't used this mic for very long, but it seems to be rugged and well manufactured.

Hard believe that a mic of this quility sells for so little.

     This is a high quality inexpensive professional microphone. I has no frills, just a straight forward side approach, large diaphram condenser mic.

     Note; it is not a true condenser, but a fixed charge plate condenser (electret condenser).

    The fact that it is an electret condenser shouldn't scare you away tho, it isn't anything like electrets of yester-year with that tinny metallic sound. This mic does have a very warm natural sound with a lot of clear highs and no sibilance problems.

    I won't compare it to a dynamic microphones like 58's and such because this is a completely different animal. It isn't supposed to sound like a dynamic mic.

   Everyone has thier own opinion of what they like and what they don't, and sound is a very subjective perspective. Personally I think this mic ranks up there with the big dogs. It doesn't have quite the presense peak as an 87, but the high freqs do a more gradual climb starting at about 6khz I'd guess. Which gives it a nice subtle sparkle. It has a smooth frequency response thru-out it's range, which is very wide.

    It is very sensitive, so you dont have to crank the gain to max out your VU's, and from what I see on the specs it can handle a lot of SPL's. If the sound pressure is too much, and this goes for any mic, and you're over-modulating, just back off a couple inches. LOL, real rocket science here. You don't have to be close enough to eat it to get a good sound!

    OK, now the downers. It doesnt have a lot of whistles and bells. There's no pad switch, bass roll off, figure eight polar pattern knobs and buttons or flashing lights. It's just a simple cardiod  side approach condenser mic. So what do you want for this price? Egg in your beer?

    And just like someone else implied in here, just because it didn't cost thousands of dollars and carry a name like Neuman or Telefunken doesnt mean this isn't a full blown professional mic, it is! A beginner mic, yes it's that too. and if you are new to the recording word, this is a nice way to step up your game without breaking the bank.

    The bottom line is, I got a great mic and didn't have to take out a  second on my mortgage!

   I use it for vocals, have a small home recording studio, I still like dynamics (57's) for miking the paper on my amps, but wouldn't hesitate to use this for an ambience/room mic. And drums, sure why not, it does cover a wide spectrum with lots of highs and bottom too. I have more years than I want to admit in recording studios, both as engineer and owner.

    Everyones ears are different, and like I said in the beginning, what some think is garbage is a treasure to another. I hope you find the perfect mic that fits your voice or whatever needs you have. I personally am very pleased with this mic.

This mic is amazing. I was looking for a low budget mic for home recording, and it came down to this and the Studio Projects B1 Condenser. I decided on this and man was i glad i did. On vocals, there is beautiful, full, low end and sparkling highs. On acoustic guitar, it is just as good. Put it right at the 12th fret, and youre golden. This is a versatile mic for the price. Any low budget producer needs one of these in their arsenal. Grab it.

I didnt feel like going through each section. ITs a great mic. end of story.

This mic is very good quality even if it cost a little more it would still be a good buy. I have use it for everything from guitars to vocals to drums and it works freat for all. Just make sure you are in a super quiet place if using this to record. When I first got it I hooked it up to my Boss 1600 multi track in my kitchen to test it out. There was a really loud hum in the headphones> Thinking the mic was broken I went to get the box to return it and noticed the AC was running in the next room. Turned that off tried again and what do you know, the hum was gone. Vocals sound great in this mic. It is a little on the bright side but some EQing will fix that.

Has the same funcitionality of other AT Condenser Mikes. Pad switch. Sing into the Logo side, please.

It's my second best mike. There was a slight drop off in performance from my AT3035, but you can EQ it to sound just about as good. A good recording mike for backing vocals. And you know? You throw a little reverb on it no one will know the difference. Vocalists like reverb, don't they?

Buy it.

Great Demo Studio or Second Vocal Mike. Great Price.