First condenser mic (AT 4040?)

[nakash]

I was thinking of buying a condenser mic to record some vocals and acoustic guitar, it would be my first one. My budget is around 150/180 €.

I was leaning towards an akg c2000B (150 new) but I just found an Audio Technica AT 4040 for 180 €.

Any opinions on them? Other possibilities?
Also, how's a condenser to record growls and heavy vocals?

Thank you guys.

 

[Machinated]

Never used that akg, but I've loved the at4040 on vocals for years. Worked with male/female/singing/screaming and always turned out well.

Great value for money mic.

 

[heshian46]

I own an AT4040 and I love it. It is a great all around mic. Singing, screaming, acoustic guitar, you name it.

 

[Genius Gone Insane]

Agreed, 4040 is great.

 

[Tommy Evans]

I have an AT4040. The last handful of EP's I did we used it for screams, cleans, and an acoustic guitar. Do it it's awesome.

 

[Trevoire520]

AT4040 is a great mic for almost anything. Literally can't go wrong with having one in your mic locker imo.

 

[nakash]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'm definitely going for the 4040!

 

[nakash]

Ok guys good news. A guy is offering me a shure ksm 27 for 170€, which is a very good price. What do you think, should i go for the shure or for the 4040? Unfortunately I Don't have the possibility to try them.

 

[Heabow]

Money wise, I'd choose the ksm but personally I'd go for the 4040. No help here ahahah!

EDIT: it's actually in the price range man. I just saw one for 140€. Def the 4040 for me

 

[nakash]

Yes I just googled a little. Gonna get the 4040. Thanks for the help!

 

[Studdy]

Is a pair a good idea for drum overheads or are they a bad choice for that role?

 

[Studdy]

Update: I am loving my AT4040's. Just thought I would share.

 

[heshian46]

Is a pair a good idea for drum overheads or are they a bad choice for that role?

Im also curious about this. I've had my 4040 for a couple years now and love it. You can usually find one used for around $150-$200. I've thought about picking up another one to try as overheads.

What do you guys think?

 

[Tommy Evans]

^^^also been wondering this

 

[Trevoire520]

I used AT4050's as overheads when I was in college and they worked well for that. The 4040 is a similar sounding mic so I'm sure it would work well too.

 

[Studdy]

There is something about these mics i like. Im not sure what it is exactly but they sound "real". Very quiet microphones as well. And the built in pad makes them a no brainer. I took back rode nt5 and much prefer the sound of these. Even though the frequency response looks a little wacky they sound very "neutral" to me yet not clinical. Hope this description helps.