AT 3035 versus the AT 4033?

[docdobro]

There is about a $100.00 difference in these mikes. Has anyone tried the AT 3035 that has used the AT 4033? They would be used for acoustic music and vocals. Thanks for your thoughts.

[Alécio Costa- Brazil]

The At4033 can be considered a basic version of the great AT4050, which also makes Omni and Bidirecional patterns.
The At4033 only makes cardioid pattern, it is a little brighter ( smaller/thinner diaphragm)

. If you are thinking of buying a similar mic, check out the AT4047 or the AT4040.

I love the ATUS mics. I have 3 AT4050 and I am planning to get an AT4040 as soon as possible.

:)

[Ted]

I actually like the 3035 more than the 4033. I've never had the chance to A/B them, but I've used them both on several occasions and I liked the sound of the 3035 more. It seemed a little fuller to me, and also a little brighter.

The 4033 has since been replaced by the 4040, though, which is actually closer to the 4050 that either of them...it has a true large-diaphragm condenser element. Not that that necessarily means it will sound better, or closer to the 4050...I haven't had a chance to use it yet, so I can't say for sure.

However, for the price, I think the 3035 is a steal.

-Ted

[Alécio Costa- Brazil]

Ted, the At3035 can be compared to a C2000B/C3000 Bor a GT55, right? all in the same level?

[Ted]

It would compare most directly to a C3000B...both are large-diaphragm electret condenser microphones. The C2000B is a small-diaphragm electret, and the GT55 is a large-diaphragm true condenser. Doesn't necessarily mean one's better than the other (although conventional microphone wisdom, if there is such a thing, would say otherwise)...

-Ted

[Alécio Costa- Brazil]

I recorded a Camerata project, their fourth Cd, it is quite good although budgeted.
With C3000B´s and C2000B´s I have to make reasonable with my Q4 on the high mids. Something that the At4050´s are a breeze.
I have just bought a GT55.
I am scraed that C3000B´s and C200B´s are eletret! If if had knewn that before hand, certainly I would be in doubt for the specific purchase...

I do not see much difference between the C2000B´s and C3000B´s. I have a pair of each and seems the C2000B´s have more gain and more bass. The C3000B´s have cleaner high mids, but with both, specially with piano and acoustical guitar, seems the sound comes already compressed, I dunno how to explain the sonic sensation.

The GT brand is starting to get more popular now in Brazil. Here I do not know anyone who sells Rode yet..

Anyother points of view? thanks

[Alécio Costa- Brazil]

So, would it be something like this?

a) AT4050 x AKG 414 TL2 x GT67 x TLM103

b) C3000B x AT3035 x KSM 27 x GT 55

c) C2000B x SM81 X NT1(2)

d) AT4040(7) x KSM37

correct me if I am wrong!!
Thanks!!!
:)

[Ted]

I am scraed that C3000B´s and C200B´s are eletret! If if had knewn that before hand, certainly I would be in doubt for the specific purchase...


I wouldn't be scared to purchase a microphone just because it's an electret...there are some great high-end electrets out there, such as the small-diaphragm microphones from Earthworks and DPA...


I do not see much difference between the C2000B´s and C3000B´s. I have a pair of each and seems the C2000B´s have more gain and more bass. The C3000B´s have cleaner high mids, but with both, specially with piano and acoustical guitar, seems the sound comes already compressed, I dunno how to explain the sonic sensation.


That's a good point...people always assume that a bigger diaphragm equals bigger sound, but that's not always the case.

It can be difficult to describe the sound of a microphone...

-Ted

[Alécio Costa- Brazil]

yes! h ihats sound much better with pencil style condenser mics!!!
example: Sm81


Opposite, an SM57 just can not handle properly the bass energy of a bass drum!!! so, an AKG D112, Sm91, Beta 52 handles the job much better!


:bounce:

[generationdigital]

I also would say that the AT3035 sounds much better than the 4033. As someone posted earlier, the sound is much more full on the 3035. When I have used the 4033 mics, they always sound like i'm missing something.