A trusty work horse mic for 6 years and counting! 
by RGROXX from South Florida, August 2008
Music Background:  Producer, Songwriter, Engineer, A&R

I've had one of these since 2002.. and it's a well built good all around mic for the price. My only complaint has been it's not the best choice for Rock or Pop vocals, and I have found it can't handle the highs of a upper register power vocal well (it likes to distort & become VERY thin when pushed too hard).

Overall though it's a fantastic all around condenser, well built mic for the money.. a must have for your mic locker!

  AT4040 is a winner 
by Kev from NEW JERSEY, June 2008
Music Background:  student

im very satisfied with this mic, i own this and a Focusrite TrakMaster PRO preamp, and together they produce great studio sound. -i mainly record vocals for Rap, Hip-Hop and R&B music. -very clean sound.

  Audio Technica has a winner. 
by Landon Suggs from Jacksonville, TX USA, December 2007
Music Background:  Pro Musician/Rap Artist

This microphone defines "Bang for the buck". I am a Hip Hop/Rap Producer and musician, and this mic makes my vocals sound amazing. This was the first mic I personally bought, I now own this one as well as a Neumann U 87, and I must say there isn't much notable difference... Except the price of course.

If your looking for an outstanding microphone with a cheap price-tag, this is calling your name.

  Great Buy for the $$$ 
by jilsav from NC, October 2007
Music Background:  Audio Engineer, Video Editor

I bought 3 of these mics to start up my production company. We do everything from live and studio recording, dramas, live sound, etc and we've been 100% satisfied. If you're on a budget, but still need a good quality sound thats clean & not noisey, this mic is the best buy in its price range. We use it along with a tube mic pre to make it sound really nice and warm on vocals and I'm pleased. It's an excellent buy for the money and Audio Technica is known for outstanding quality and durability.

  One of the best cheap mics 
by Daniel from Troy, AL, August 2007
Music Background:  Recording Engineer

This mic is a great vocal mic. I used it to record a female jazz musicians vocals, and it sounded smooth, breathy and personal. I haven't used it much on percussion. I have played my classical guitar into it, and it makes that sound amazing too. This is a wonderful mic for a super cheap price. I am going to buy another one soon so I can make stereo recordings with it.

  GREAT MIC!!! 
by andrew nack from salinas, ca, October 2006
Music Background:  singer, songwriter

If your in the Market for a good clean mic for vocals and other studio tasks you should look no further.

For the price, this mic is a winner.

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