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The AT4040 side-address condenser microphone features an advanced large diaphragm tensioned specifically to provide smooth, natural sonic characteristics. A marriage of technical precision and artistic inspiration, the AT4040 offers exceptionally low noise, wide dynamic range and high-SPL capability for greatest versatility. This ultra-consistent microphone may be used with confidence in a wide variety of studio and live miking applications, even under the stringent demands of digital recording systems. The AT4040’s low-noise circuitry is symmetrical and transformerless, resulting in exceptional transient response and clean output signals for transparent reproduction of even the most troublesome of instruments and sound effects.

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Louder than Liftoff Silver Bullet first impressions

...keeping anything else :lol: I can't get near its quality ITB. Effortlessly smooth and musical. Just nabbed a pair of Miad 4040's to partner the SB (cheers Paul G for pointing those out), that'll give me more EQ and tonal flavour. I doubt the SB EQ will ever leave Air mode now, so good.

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Gear Porn thread - pics of your slutty setups

Pair of Miad 4040 EQs and HCL Varis comp to be added this week (come on post!). Kii Three and Silver Bullet in the pic... Philips Hue is quite expensive, but fook me, can't get enough of it! rockout

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Looking for a mic, I read so many threads can't decide...

The 4040 is the only one in that series I've never owned. But you bring up a good point... You can get a lot of mic for not a lot of money. I actually ike the 4033 better than the TLM102.

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Bang for Buck

First, this mic is durable. It has been on the road for a couple of years and it's standing holding it's own. I haven't had any issues with the mic. It includes a nice coffin that is good for travel as well. No complaints in terms of the build quality.

Sonically, the audio is crisp, it also has...

by EDF

The AT4040 has been a workhorse in my project studio for years. I've used them on just about everything - horns, upright bass, grand piano, acoustic guitar, guitar cabs, and (my favorite) as drum overheads.

I find that the AT4040 subdues some of the mid and high-mid frequencies in voices. For...

by allof6foot6

Hey all,

I've been holding off writing this review for quite some time. Reason being, I'm at school for eng and I wanted a year or so of education and experience under my belt before I pretend to know what I'm talking about.

Features:
-Cardioid polar pattern, very little rejection from...

by JMHighlander

I use it for my Home studio.
It delivers sonic harsh crispy detail on VOCALS.
Goes low deep on the BASS without going to muddy.
Great on OVERHEADS, althought i tried to match with a AT 4033, found - a little difference on the bright side - fuller body on the AT4033

Perhaps the lowest...

by Zoomix

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