Audio Technica AT2035 or AT3035?

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Let me hazard a guess - go for the AT3035?

[rmandelbaum]

From what I understand they are the same mic, the 3035 was made in Japan and the 2035 is made in china.

Maybe someone else can confirm this.

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I've read up on this recently, the AT2020 is made in China, while the 2035 (and I suppose the 2050 also) in Taiwan.

The 30 series were indeed made in Japan, as are the current 40 series. Don't know about their other lines of mics though.

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Bump.

Should I retract my offer for the 2035 and just go straight for the 3035, no matter what it includes?

[guitarboy94]

It's the same mic. I'm not sure it matters which one you get.

For the record, I think that the 2035 and 3035 are better sounding mics than the more expensive 4040. To me, the 4040 is sharper/airier sounding. I like the flatter,more vintage sound of the 35's. They don't have anything funny going in the high frequencies like the 40 series mics. At less than 100 bucks used, the 35's are an absolute steal. I used 35's to record some lead vocals on my album. They held up really well in comparison to my SM7b that I used on the rest of the tracks. Nothing at all cheap sounding about the mics.

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I'm sold. I've got a deal for the AT3035. Both the shock mount (AT8458) and pouch have been found, I get 3 months warranty along with it (because it was a demo model).

I'll let you know if I like it.

[ShadowAMD]

Originally Posted by guitarboy94

It's the same mic. I'm not sure it matters which one you get.

For the record, I think that the 2035 and 3035 are better sounding mics than the more expensive 4040. To me, the 4040 is sharper/airier sounding. I like the flatter,more vintage sound of the 35's. They don't have anything funny going in the high frequencies like the 40 series mics. At less than 100 bucks used, the 35's are an absolute steal. I used 35's to record some lead vocals on my album. They held up really well in comparison to my SM7b that I used on the rest of the tracks. Nothing at all cheap sounding about the mics.

Well I wouldn't say an SM7B sound's expensive, functional yes.. Expensive no!

[guitarboy94]

Originally Posted by ShadowAMD

Well I wouldn't say an SM7B sound's expensive, functional yes.. Expensive no!

I respectfully disagree. The SM7b has a richness to it I haven't heard yet from any condenser under 1000 bucks. And I don't plan on spending 1000 bucks on a mic anytime soon.

[ShadowAMD]

Originally Posted by guitarboy94

I respectfully disagree. The SM7b has a richness to it I haven't heard yet from any condenser under 1000 bucks. And I don't plan on spending 1000 bucks on a mic anytime soon.

I respectfully double disagree with you , sure the SM7b is a good mic it works.. But that's it.. Shure mic's they are work horses, you would miss them if you didn't have them. Compare them to a U87 and I'll have the U87 any day. Even in the lower bracket you have Mojave, Miktek, Some of the better AKG's.. They are all really good, I would still have any of them over a 7b,

[river]

You'll be pleased with your choice. I have three of the 3035's and they're my workhorse mics, use them for all sorts of sources. Besides, since they're no longer being made, not as easy to come by. I've seen frequency response charts for both mics, and they're not identical. The 3035 is flatter across the upper mids.

[mattjew24]

Yes Shure are workhorses. In this LOW END THEORY id rather have several workhorses that sound good on everything, than high end one-trick pony mics. Not saying the u87 is a one and done though.

I love my 4040 on a side note. Sony here in Nashville has several AT mics that get used.

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Originally Posted by river

You'll be pleased with your choice. I have three of the 3035's and they're my workhorse mics, use them for all sorts of sources. Besides, since they're no longer being made, not as easy to come by. I've seen frequency response charts for both mics, and they're not identical. The 3035 is flatter across the upper mids.

Í hope you're right! I've read so much appealing things about the AT3035 that I just had to have one. I like my AT825 a lot for what it does and thought that another AT mic would be great to have.

My current do-it-all mics are the Oktava MK-012 (need a second one!) and my CAD M179. Hopefully the AT3035 will be a nice addition to it and I'll have another mic to put on something.

Maybe I should invite some acoustic acts over to record or something. :D

Originally Posted by mattjew24

Yes Shure are workhorses. In this LOW END THEORY id rather have several workhorses that sound good on everything, than high end one-trick pony mics. Not saying the u87 is a one and done though.

Agreed. At this moment I just need a few more mics (another MK-012, a nice dynamic, maybe a ribbon) and then I can start looking for 'color' mics - what you call a one-trick pony. I can't really afford to have one of those right now.

I do have one, sort-of though. My MK-319 just kills on vocals (IMO) and is very nice and warm on the guitar cab. My MK-012 and M179 do everything quite well.

[ShadowAMD]

Originally Posted by mattjew24

Yes Shure are workhorses. In this LOW END THEORY id rather have several workhorses that sound good on everything, than high end one-trick pony mics. Not saying the u87 is a one and done though.

I love my 4040 on a side note. Sony here in Nashville has several AT mics that get used.

I wouldn't say a Mojave FET is out of the low end category and I love that mic.. It's far from a one trick pony and it's not the only one out there..

[mattjew24]

Originally Posted by ShadowAMD

I wouldn't say a Mojave FET is out of the low end category and I love that mic.. It's far from a one trick pony and it's not the only one out there..

Im interested in that mic actually. I know I'll get bashed on Gearslutz for saying you don't need a billion mics, but it's true...if you need more, rent them or book a studio...

The AT40 series is another do-it-all series that I've used on everything with great results.

And little blondies of course