AUDIO TECHNICA 2035 CONDENSER MICROPHONE

AT-2035 WORKHORSE BARGAIN MICROPHONE

by Mark King for proworkshop.com

Audio Technica AT-2035 LDC condenser microphone in Rycote USM shockmount

We've been using Audio Technica microphones since the early 1970's when their low cost electret models offered high-quality sound reproduction at bargain prices.

Since then Audio Technica has grown but they've never resorted to squirrely marketing to gain market share. Their products, regardless of price, always exude natural sonic reproduction that can be counted on.

This microphone is the AT-2035 and it's one of the lowest priced professional models by AT. Its pickup pattern is cardioid-only but that is what you need in over 90% of actual usage.

It has a high pass filter and a -10 dB attenuator on mini switches on the back side. When people ask us what inexpensive microphone they should buy we quickly point at this model and if you need a slightly lower price then the AT-2020 offers similar excellent sound without the filter and attenuator options.

Audio Technica microphones are not a good choice for DIY and mods, their proprietary construction precludes most popular mods like swapping capsules and electronics. Fortunately you don't need mods since these microphones sound excellent stock out of the box.