Audio Technica AT2020 vs. AT2040 | Condenser vs. Dynamic Mics

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I thought the AT 2020 was the one. I was wrong.
Today I look at the differences between the Audio Technica AT 2020 and the AT 2040, as well as differences between Condenser & Dynamic microphones.
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@ZealothPL 7 ай бұрын

You packed all the important information in just 5 minutes, even managed to add some cool tangent facts, thank you so much. Videos line these really help

@llllMills 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, thanks! And I'm glad it was helpful :)

@camdenfurry5187 6 ай бұрын

are we just going to skip over just how freaking cool that headset for a mic trick was what the freaking heck dude

@llllMills 6 ай бұрын

😉

@jakebooth658 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, I prefer the sound of the 2020. It just sounds more clear and less muddy to me. Everyone hears differently I suppose but it just has that right tone I prefer.

@F21012013R 17 күн бұрын

I use two 2020's for years now for recording and live. The most versatile mic in my collection. It's just amazing.

@LucasIndig0 Жыл бұрын

Those cinematic, high quality shots made me watch the whole video... and I don't even need a mic. You, sir, keep up the great work and will get the audience you deserve!

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you! 🙏

@jalentayshaun Жыл бұрын

Bro this was a great video 👍🏽👍🏽 and the intro and outro beat go crazyyyy 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks I appreciate it! And I made all the music 😉

@governator7 17 күн бұрын

Just finished the video, this is the opposite of suck! Wish more youtubers were like you. Cheers!

@llllMills 17 күн бұрын

🙏 thanks, it means a lot!

@YoxyFR Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ! Thanks to you I could finally stream with a good microphone .

@Tmaxar Жыл бұрын

Great no-nonsense video….to the point and accurate. Well done.

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, I really appreciate it!

@governator7 17 күн бұрын

very informative! Holy cow i learned so much.

@jessicashaun 11 ай бұрын

Great video! I just picked up the AT2020

@singmunicate 2 жыл бұрын

AT2040 is a great sounding multi-tasking microphone, I consider buying this after watching several reviews. Thanks Mills for this review, it has helped me on my decision...New subscriber here.

@llllMills 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! And thanks for the support!

@tribalmemes6414 2 жыл бұрын

the at2040 was released about 2 months after i had purchased the at 2020 and i also happened to be looking for a dynamic mic but was on a budget haha and didnt feel like doing much research, will probably be picking up the at2040 soon as it will better suit my needs lol

@ronnieryanpc Жыл бұрын

Main purpose of my mic is for zoom calls and i tried several condenser microphones but it is too sensitive. So i got the 2040 and i am happy with it.

@didnt1able 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I personally prefer the sound of the AT2020 but they both sound great

@llllMills 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

@abu0010ify 2 ай бұрын

wonderful video, you seem very authentic. great video!

@llllMills 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@WillyPramana 10 ай бұрын

Great and clear explanation my friend!! Thanks!!

@llllMills 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad I could help

@AbhayRajan 7 ай бұрын

damn the headphone trick got me !! so cool

@karr5496 2 жыл бұрын

Literally so surprised on how you don't have many subscribers. This review was great!! Maybe next time test out the mic with a keyboard sound test to see how much the mics pick it up since most people use cool mics for other than music n stuff (like me) but yes thank you! Just subscribed, keep it up!! I'll be referring you to some people who want good reviews :)

@llllMills 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much, that means a lot! And great feedback. Next time, I'm adding it to the testing criteria.

@niiicoxd Жыл бұрын

Great Video! I think i'll go for the AT2020 for my first xlr mic :D keep it up

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Sweet and thanks!

@yumatv. Жыл бұрын

Tnx new sub, i have now decided whats im gonna buy at much prepare the at2040 for looks and bassy sound

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Hey I appreciate it! And I'm glad I could help. Enjoy!

@yumatv. Жыл бұрын

@@llllMills welcome

@AnthonyHadleyJr 9 ай бұрын

Love the content.

@llllMills 9 ай бұрын

🙏

@asapxzach541 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video , thank you very much :)

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Hey I really appreciate it, thanks!

@zjshafe Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a windscreen used as a pop filter. They definitely have different materials for different purposes so I'm not sure how much it changed each microphone sonically. This video was super helpful though! The AT2040's we have tend to have a lot of noise bleed in our podcast, so maybe we'll try the 2020

@danielpaulson8838 5 ай бұрын

Agreed. A windscreen does not function as a pop filter unless the air puffs are super light. It made no audible difference in this demonstration. It popped anyway. If you have noise bleed, you may wish to change out to some dynamic mics.

@coltconley 2 ай бұрын

Yeah 2020 will be worse for you if you are having noise bleed into the mics currently using 2040s. Perhaps some room treatment will help, or positioning your talent differently or something. Dynamic mics will absolutely be better at an open room layout podcast type situation. Look at any of the ones here on KZfaq. The Shure SM7B is a heavy hitting hero for a reason. You could try the cheaper Shure SM57, with the extra Shure A2WS locking windscreen, to help with rejection.

@tigredefeu28 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video thx !

@TrueShayari Жыл бұрын

I want to record my written poetry professionally. Suggest me a good audio interface and microphone. But my room is not sound proof. The sound from outside comes inside our room. My total budget is $350. Many people told me to take a dynamic mic. Can I mix it after recording with dynamic mic? Like in condenser mic.

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Any audio interface in the $150-$200 range will do fine. Go for a dynamic microphone instead of a condenser. The Audio technica is $99.

@TrueShayari 11 ай бұрын

@@llllMillsThanks Sir, Can I get sound likhe this ??????👇 kzfaq.infopBJdvpQtNZA?feature=share

@TJCTALENTSTUDIO 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR SHARING

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@emmysteven Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the audio interface you used in this video?

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

This is the MOTU M2. It's a great, affordable interface.

@n4nero Жыл бұрын

thanks for this

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

@MrJonboy 8 ай бұрын

I have an at2020, have done for ages now but i need to get a mic arm, struggling to understand which ones to avoid, there seem to be so many around but i just want one that can clamp down and be able to pull towards me and away from me easily when i'm recording videos.

@llllMills 8 ай бұрын

I just grabbed a cheap one on Amazon ($30-$50 range) and it has worked great for the past 2 years. The brand is Puroma if that helps. I will say that if I hit the desk pretty hard, noise travels up through the arm into the mic. I bet that happens with any arm, but I also haven't tried really expensive ones.

@MrJonboy 8 ай бұрын

@@llllMills hi, thanks for the reply, it's mostly just putting my drink down on the table or something that bangs the mic but it would be much easier to have it right in front of me, i'll take a look at that mic arm and see how it looks, thanks.

@danielmonsalve9609 Жыл бұрын

What would be a correct audio interface for the AT2040?

@llllMills Жыл бұрын

I have a video about the UA Volt 276. I highly recommend it!

@dropkickandy 2 жыл бұрын

What are the pop filters called, i want to be sure before i order if it fits xD

@llllMills 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up just a regular pop filter specific to the 2020. They're all pretty generic.

@marditoon1128 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid friend. What audio interface are you using there by the way?

@llllMills 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is the UA Volt 276. I have a video on that one too 😉

@marditoon1128 2 жыл бұрын

@@llllMills Is that different to the all black one you have in the video or is it better? I will check that vid out in a second. Thanks in advance.

@llllMills 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The black one is the MOTU M2. I also recommend this one. It's cheaper than the 276 and is better in many ways. If you don't need the built in 1176 compressor of the 276, I say go for the M2.

@rafaellino7168 Жыл бұрын

2020 is amazing for me.

@justenbarks9090 2 жыл бұрын

Support. Review SM7B vs RE20 next!

@llllMills 2 жыл бұрын

Alright then! Look for it in the new year

@allthewaythrough 11 ай бұрын

I pick up AT2040. It sounds fuller, not budier. I do not like the driness of AT2020.

@kuysre8260 10 ай бұрын

Bro, without looking at the video you kinda lowkey sounds like elon. I thought for a second "elon reviews mics now?" Anyways Great review! Thanks!

@llllMills 10 ай бұрын

😂

@wtfimcrying Жыл бұрын

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@llllMills Жыл бұрын

🙏

@115breno Ай бұрын

2040 sounds like dogshit to me. Glad I listened to this before purchasing

@asdghaith 4 ай бұрын

2040 suuuucks😂

@agambhasin 2 жыл бұрын

The 2040 is such a huge disappointment tbh, its so mid heavy that its almost telephonic sounding, the 2020 is however a condenser microphone which kinda lacks in the low end a bit but is still very very acceptable when compared to the 2040, in the clarity section 2020 does better too, 2040 is again a disappointment

@GodInTheWax Жыл бұрын

I disagree. The 2040 sounds great for $99. It all depends on the sound being put into it. I have a deep bassy late night DJ voice so the 2040 fits me perfectly.

@agambhasin Жыл бұрын

@@GodInTheWax Congratulations! If it works for you it works!