Large diaphragm for exceptional detail and low noise.

The high maximum SPL, wide dynamic range, and optimized output level of the Audio-Technica AT3035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone provide unmatched versatility. Low self-noise (12dB) makes it perfectly suited for use with sophisticated digital equipment. Extended low-frequency response gives rich, full sound. With custom shockmount for superior isolation. Features a lo-cut switch (80Hz, 12dB/octave) and a 10dB pad. Requires phantom power.

Audio-Technica AT3035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Features:

• High maximum SPL and wide dynamic range
• Low self-noise
• Low frequency response
• Custom shockmount
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Low-cut switch and 10dB pad

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Audio-Technica AT3035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz
• Impedance: 250 ohms
• Maximum input sound level: 148dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158dB SPL with 10dB pad
• Noise: 12dB SPL
• Phantom power requirements: 11-52V DC, 3mA typical
• Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Audio-Technica AT3035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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Great mic!

Posted by davetastic from Los Angeles on Jan 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Indie Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: A little bit of everything

For the price, I think this is a fantastic microphone. It's very versatile. I purchased it to use primarily for vocals, but I've found that it works great to mic guitar cabinets as well. The 10db pad is especially helpful in this area. Some of these reviews state that it's not good for recording acoustic guitar. I think that depends a lot on mic placement. I found it works great when you stereo-mic the acoustic. I've had pretty good results when I record an acoustic using the AT3035 and an SM57. It works pretty well as a drum overhead as well. Of course this mic won't sound as well as some of the mics that cost $1000+, but I think in the $200-500 range, it outdoes it's competitors.

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Good mic if your a good tracking engineer

Posted by Tha Govna from Jacksonville, FL on Jan 2, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer/Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip Hop, Pop, Electronic

Great microphone for the price being asked. As long as you pay attention to your recording environment, mic placement, and the talent's recording technique, then this mic won't do you wrong. Coupled with at least a decent mic pre, and some good software or hardware signal processors, you can get a really great full sound out of this mic with relatively little effort.

I use it for vocals (have had it for almost a year now) and I've never been dissatisfied with any of the recordings.

It only comes with a roll-off switch and pad (expected cause of it's price range) but the shock mount is pretty sturdy. It holds the mic pretty snug and I've never feared it would slip out. I would've given the feature section a 2.5 for average features, but the shock mount bumps that to 3.5. I gave it a 5 in quality, because it's the best in it's class so to speak, and a 5 for value, because... Well, it's low price!

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AT3035 -- Good Stuff

Posted by Stan from Texas on Jan 30, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: musician, home recording

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Blows most good dynamic mics completely away. I've only owned this mic about a month and my vocal & acoustic guitar tracks no longer need EQ adjustments. You are basically recording almost exactly what you are hearing; which quanifies a good mic.

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Great general mic.

Posted by GMR from Portland, Or on May 5, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/metal

This was my first side address condenser. Since then I've bought many other condenser mics (including another one of these), and these still has a valuable place in my locker. I've used them on acoustics, amps, vocals, and percussion. They're so versatile. My favorite use thus far believe it or not is drum overheads. This is an entry level mic and it kicks the crap out of anything in it's price range. If you're looking for a lower end condenser, this one is for you. It's a great mic to build your collection upon.

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Good for Vocals and Guitars

Posted by WastedTheLight from Marquette, MI on Apr 21, 2007

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Student

Reviewer's Play Style: Hard Rock

This is my fav mic we have in our studio on campus. We started recording my Mesa half stack with a SM57 and this just to see what we liked better. The AT3035 blew the SM57 out of the water. the quality was so good, Ended up using it for vocals and couldn't be happier. It's great for the price. Going to buy it in the upcoming weeks!

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