Side by Side Comparison of: Audio-Technica vs MXL

Audio quality is stellar. Went from a Blue Yeti to this and I'll never go back. Mic is light and professional looking. No directional recording switches, but all I do is cardioid so nothing is lost there. Works fine with Focusrite Scarlet Solo.

Wow is this microphone amazing! It feels like a great mic, it looks great, and it sounds amazing. There's really no downside to this thing. I guess my chief complaint would be that it's SO sensitive that literally anything you can hear with your ear (distance sounds, neighbors, ambient sounds) can all be heard through the mic as well. You may need some type of software to filter out background noise unless you're in a soundproof studio! Hehe. Definitely best bang for your buck.

I buy the things I review, I never trade positive reviews for free stuff.

This is an amazing microphone for an equally amazing price. I've been a fan of Audio Technica microphones since the mid 1970's. Their products are not following fads, they are innovative and quality for reasonable prices.

In my studio I have many microphones that sell for over $1200, I've owned several U-87 and I've built some of my own large diaphragm microphones so I'm familiar with the beasts with over 50 years of recording and pro sound experience under my belt.

This Audio Technica model has the largest diaphragm of the whole AT line regardless of price. Diaphragm size wise you can't really compare it to the top two most expensive AT models since those use completely different diaphragm construction. Of the microphones that AT offers with traditional LDC construction this one has the largest of them all yet it's one of their lowest price models.

I have an AT 4047 which cost about four times as much as this AT2035 and while the more expensive model does have a slightly different sound I can't say it's really better. I've recorded the same vocal using both and often I prefer the AT2035 because it has a bit smoother response, a little less bright above 5K.

The AT2035 is really a very balanced and excellent sounding microphone, I will probably buy another one so I have a stereo pair.

Interested in how the size of the diaphragms stack up?
AT2020 = .63"
AT2035 = .96"
AT2050 = .80"
AT4033 = .45"
AT4040 = .80"
AT4047 = .84"
AT4050 = .84"

So there you go, the AT2035 wins the size competition and it's an excellent sounding microphone for a seriously bargain price. This microphone compares very favorably with my vintage AKG 414B-ULS microphones, very smooth frequency response.

The shock mount that comes with the AT2035 is very tight, makes it a little difficult to get the mic in and out, this mic slips right into the shock mount that came with my AT4047 so it's easy to switch back and forth between the two for different vocal tracks.

As a side note, the AT2020 is another incredible deal, it's very low priced compared to other professional microphones but it does not disappoint in sound quality. I have several of those which I use for mic'ing up my 4x12 Marshall cabinets, l love the clear and even sound these microphones have.

I own several MXL LDC microphones which always need work to sound great, I've replaced the diaphragms in five MXL 2001 and use these on drum toms. I wish I'd known how good these low priced AT microphones sounded before going down that path, the AT2035 makes an excellent tom tom microphone too and it's all done, you don't need to spend an afternoon disassembling mic's and soldering fragile expensive components. The diaphragms I installed in my MXL mic's cost as much as a done AT2035, save yourself the work and get the AT.

Highly recommended!

Good music to all!

This is a great mic, with amazing sound. The quality of this mic meets or exceeds mic's that cost much more.

Can't be beat for the money. This is one of the cleanest and as-good-as-it-gets sounding large diaphragm, studio microphones. The only noticeable upgrade from this would be in closer to $1000 range where you get less bias noise (which is very small already comparing to most in $200-$400 range). Excelent dynamic range suitable for gospel singing and is sensitive enough to pick up the tiniest of the details (needs a very quiet studio as expected). The wind-screen that comes with is a very functional and effective basic screen. Shockmount is very good as well. The cable is a plus.

Fantastic mic for the price. The shock mount is quite sturdy and very easy to operate.Note this is a CONDENSER mic so it does require phantom power (+48V).Overall sound quality is very crisp, granted I've only tested it on vocals so I'm not sure how it will respond to being put in front of a cab.If you're looking for a decent condenser mic for podcasts or vox recordings then this is a great choice.

Marshall might be better known for amps but I record a ton of VO with this mic and I am very happy with the results. They have a wide range of mics and although this is not the most expensive mic they have it really sounds great.

Sounds Fantastic when using Phantom Power and close micing. Vocals are punchy and has great proximity effect. Haven't used for Guitar Cabs but I'm sure it would compare to Sennheiser AKG Shure front facing Mics. $59.00 purchase was well worth it. Use as Center Mic with CAD217 for M/S, mid/side micing. Nice features with 150 Bass Roll Off and -10db Pad flip switch right on Mic Body. sturdy Construction,shock Mount, Carrying Case are all a nice touch. Handles screams real well without distortion/Colour/Clipping. could be a bit more sensive but is ok for the Price.

I have a collection of high end microphones. I purchased this as a quick fix for an onstage solution for a vocalist who sings and plays keyboards. I was blown away at the quality, and uncolored quality of this mic! Absolutely top rating for a singer's mic. I will be purchasing this again for my home studio!

The MXL-770 microphone has wonderful clarity and sensitivity. It comes in a nice fitted case with a good quality shock mount. Build quality is excellent with one exception... when I first got it, it hummed loudly. This turned out to be due to the wind screen not being fully in place(it snaps in as you rotate it). This microphone is SENSITIVE! You will need to control noise in your environment to get the best out of this microphone. It easily pics up the gentle tapping of my partners fingers on her keyboard across the room... something I, unaided, don't normally hear. Make sure you have phantom power available(it won't work at all otherwise). Clear, sensitive, quiet... HEAVY

I'm not too experienced in the field of music creation, but I mainly use the Audix i5, I've used the Shure Sm57... As well as some vocal mics. I know they're not condenser mics... But its quite a difference. The microphone has given me absolutely NO noise yet, and it captures everything....HOWEVER! If this is one of your first microphones!!!! do know you will have to buy a separate 48V Phantom Power Supply!!! It's cheap... It's only about $20-$30, and it's VERY worth it.

Great reviews and nicely made. So far, I've only recorded my tenor sax with it, which certainly needed a fair amount of EQ. I suppose it's par for the course, but if response is as flat as it's puported to be, I'm not sure why the horn sounded honkier and stuffier than it does in reality. Rolling off the mids and boosting the highs resulted in a fine recorded sound.

This microphone is amazing. The quality is way better than I expected for the price and the included shock mount means one less product to buy at the same time. My only concern so far (I have only had it a week now) is that the included XLR cable was defective - the signal was inaudible due to excessive static. This was easily remedied by purchasing a replacement cable, however.

I'm sad it didn't arrive with an XLR cable as advertised. Otherwise it would be five stars. I also understand stuff like that can happen so I had to buy a cable here locally for $10 --AND ... Well, it's just a cable. Other than that it is a great mic and it works amazing with a behringer Xenyx q802 USB on PC and it came faster than expected.

So.... This is a nice package. Just FYI it does NOT come with a mic stand. Not sure why it's pictured here. You'll need to buy that separately.

Definitely a top of the line microphone. I bought this for recording not only my voice but also for recording instrumental audio. It works great for all ranges of audio. FFFaaantastic

My only complaint, which could be related to my mixer but I only have one at the moment, is that there is a slight hum in the background. This is easily fixed when you are recording audio, but if you plan on streaming with this microphone then you wont be able to control it.
Again, this could just be related to the mixer I have (Behringer Q802USB 8-Channel).

Good for the price! If you don’t have a reflection filter or a quite room to record in, they pick up the back ground noise.

So far I like it.

Received the mic.ahead of time and have just started to use it .So far it has met my expectations and I have given it only 4 stars because ofthe limited time I have been using it.If it performs as well 2 years from now it will deserve a 5 star rating for price and value.

The hard case that comes feels sturdy, but wasn't very well put together. The foam on the case would peel off and it was pretty badly glued on. The microphone itself was fantastic! It has little issues here and there, but they can be easily overlooked. My first impression of this microphone was great, and would recommend it to others

this would definitly be a 5 star if it stated in the description of the product that it requires other things to use it like a 48v phantom power supply and an assortment of other things the regular person might not have but the quality is great

I need more time to experiment to fully explore the abilities of this mic, but at first use it is impressive. The high end seems a little more prominent than the lower frequencies, but that's ok with me. Make SURE to use a pop filter, as you don't want to damage the diaphragm. If you're getting funky sound, research mic placement techniques.

I give this 3 stars only because the xlr cable was not included like stated in description. How disappointing when your child opens box on Christmas and cannot use it. Our local stores did not carry cable boo. Have to wait to have delivered. My bad I should have checked box before I wrapped it.

Mic is great but everything else is garbage. Buy separately.

Buyer Beware. Item did not come with XLR cable. Was told that cable is no longer included in this bundle. Please check before you purchase to make sure!

The mic seems good. But I did not get the pop filter or cables that goes with the package.

Just a note, I love the mic, but there is NOT a pop filter OR an XLR Cable included with this. Bit of false advertising there.

Good quality, but can’t get rid of hiss or hum, could be related to my phantom power

very clear for studio sounds professional for the money

Great sounding mic. My problem with it is that I started hearing a very bad low frequency, wind-like sound. Completely ruined all recordings. After looking up solutions I figured out it has to do with the moisture from the air getting into the diaphragm. Storing in it's box, in a dry place wasn't enough. So my solution was to buy a bag of 50 silica gel packets. I keep my mic in there now and ever since it has worked great, perfect sound. Little bit annoying that the product is semi-faulty though.

This is a great mic for the price. I want to stress "for the price" a bit because I feel like that is what makes this mic a winner. One would be hard pressed to find a better condenser at this price. For that, I can over look its shortcomings.The build quality of the mic itself is great, but the rest of the kit is just cheep. The shockmount is a joke.I understand that the focus is really the mic itself. I had second thoughts when unboxing this thing because of how flimsy the box was. When I got to the mic itself, I was impressed. The mic itself looks and feels good. The build quality of the mic definitely holds up against higher priced condensers. It makes the corners cut on the shockmount and case almost reasonable.How does the mic sound? That depends on a lot of different factors. Others have commented on how it picks up noise. The noise issue isn't a problem as I have come to expect that with a condenser. This isn't a plug in and play mic. It takes some know how in order to get the sound you want. I found it to be strident and a bit bright for my taste. With the bass cut it sounded tinny. It's easier to darken bright mic than the other way around, so with a little TLC the issues can be fixed. A little dynamic processing (light to medium de-esser) and a bit of EQ to bring up the low end. After a little processing all I can say is WOW. With a little work the mic sounds fantastic.One problem that I came across in at least two of these microphones is that there is a horrible reverb issue. It seems to be caused by the hollow casing used on the mic. The issue can be fixed by dampening the inside with some foam or cotton.Overall this is a decent mic for the price, It requires a bit of time and patience, but the payoff is well worth the investment.

I purchased this after my MXL-V67I Dual Diaphragm Condenser Microphone suddenly stopped working after 2.5 years of use in a demo and podcast studio. I loved the way it made my vocals sound (rock band and podcast) for the price ($125 at the time of this writing).There is no comparison here to Neumanns and other four-figure vocal microphones you'll use in a professional studio -- there is a reason these mics are highly valued. They capture every detail and make your vocals sound their best.But most of us don't have four figures to spend on a top shelf vocal mic, so I was pretty impressed with the quality of MXL-V671 compared to the top shelf.The MXL 770 (this product) is just far worse than the MXL-V67I, I am mostly writing this review to highly recommend you save up a little more cash and get the MXL-V67I instead -- even though it crapped out on me after a couple years. After using the MXL 770 for demos and podcasts over the last few months, it's just sounding like half the mic the MXL-V67I. The MXL 770 microphone doesn't compare, it sounds like crap up against the dual diaphragm condenser.I also used the MXL-V67I as a room mic for drums and it worked great, this MXL 700 just doesn't cut it for room sounds from drums.So, if you're specifically comparing these two mics, definitely spend a little bit more money if you can, because while I'm sure this mic offers something for budget-seeking, amateur podcasters and vocalists, the MXL-V67I will do way more for you in terms of at least getting in the same ballpark of a professional studio sound, even if it is has a limited shelf life.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HRVTA6/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_03_02_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this microphone based on the reviews and price, which are both stellar. It looks like a solid device, comes in a case, and with a shock mount, but when I hooked it up in my home office, it picked up everything! I mean everything. The hum was so loud from the lights, I started researching ways to use different lights, soundproofing my computer, installing sound foam on the walls. Then by chance, I ordered a second microphone of a different brand for the same price just to see if it would be different (plus it looked better) and the difference was eye-opening.So I returned this one. I don't need to record the lights humming, just my voice. The external switches are nice, but it just picks up too much. I don't know if it is by design or if I got an extra sensitive one, but I need a microphone that picks up at a reasonably close range and not literally everything in the neighborhood. It's also really big, much bigger than it needs to be. I went for a smaller framed mic with better isolation (is that the right word?).

came with the wrong cord and i couldnt get a hold of them to request a new one

Mic is excellent. The audio interface is horrid. You have to unplug the usb cord and plug it back in once in a while. Why you ask? It makes you sound like a drunk, depressed robot until you reset the interface. Sometimes resetting it will not work and you stuck on mute while streaming. Find a better audio interface.

No Shock Mount but should be as described in info

No pop filter and XLR cable like i've exspect. Anyway THE Mic is Good, but look like the secondhand.

I would not purchase this. I feel like I got stolen from. Terrible microphone.

So I have been in the market for a new microphone for the last several months. I have been looking at the Audio-Technica AT2020 for a Condenser but this came up on Prime Day and I decided to take a chance for the price.So I have been using this for the past few days and I have to say I am anything but impressed. The sound levels coming in to my interface are extremely low, especially for a condenser. I have to push the gain up on both my interface (A Focusrite Scarlett 2i4) that nothing you are recording is useable. Everything vocally is blown out, still sounding like a whisper even when you are yelling, while everything in your neighborhood is coming through as well. I have tried it on multiple machines, software and even into a mixer to a 4 track. This thing just picks up like garbage.I do have to say except for being a microphone that doesn't work very well, it has some excellent build quality. The storage box is nicely made if not a little cheap feeling. The included shock mount does the job ok, although I would replace it with one of higher quality after awhile.I believe I am going to return this back to Amazon and go for something else. Perhaps I got hit with a bum mic but I am not wanting to take that chance again.

I was planning on using two of these microphones for podcasting, and I had working XLR cables and a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 audio interface to go along with it. Neither microphone I ordered seemed to work, as neither mic picked up any audio signal. If you look at some of the questions asked about the item, this appears to be somewhat common problem. I'm not sure if these mics were 100% defective, but I know for a fact that my cables and equipment were not.The main reason I would not recommend this mic to first-timers or the like is that A) the microphone does not come with any sort of helpful guide. It has a thin booklet containing recording suggestions, and vague FAQs, but no direct step-by-step setup guide or manual. And B) there's very little help on the web for people who've had my problem. I was not able to find any website or forum to help with setup instructions or guides. Only reviews and links to Amazon.Don't buy this mic unless you're 100% on how it works.

If you are thinking about using this mic for voice overs, mono style stationary voice work (and you are a male) then do yourself a favor and grab an at 2035, after using that and a behringer b-1 (had to return the at-2035 back to work and the behringer blew out on me - I know behringer QC right lol...) I would say both did a better job of capturing a more warm smooth sound for my slightly deepish voice. When I hookd this mic up I noticed how it sounded more thin and bright when compared to the other two.I don't have experience recording music with it so I can't comment in that regard, but I am really regretting the purchase of this mic and wish I had of got the 2035...The build quality is pretty solid and the case and shock mount are good though.

Didn't receive cord with package. Drove 45 minutes to my nearest Guitar Center and bought the XLR cable. Spent over an hour and couldn't get this dumb thing working. Drove back out to Guitar center and luckly the guys there helped me. Turns out the Microphone is dead. So they sent me a dead microphone without a cable and made me waste half of my day trying to figure this crap out. THANKS ALOT!!!!!

Junk product, had it in a drawer for a few months then when I needed it. Nothing but silence, just a dead mike with no output at all. Too late to send it back. Just a worthless piece of junk. Into the trash.

Mic is great as expected being an AT2035, but if going to spend more buying a bundle for a stand, I expect it to have the stand included.

I have been trying to get this mic to work for wayyy too long now, the second i hooked it up and listened to it it was insanely muffled. I did a bit of research and ended up buying a new mixer, that didnt work... so i bought a phantom power supply and that also didnt work. I am now convinced this mic was dropped at some point in time before it had gotten to me. I have tried every single option possible, every time i call audio technica it sends me to a voice mail where i state my name, number and problem but no one calls me back.

Pop filter and cable was not included.

The mic is awesome, 5 stars for product, 1 star for Beach Camera

It came defective! Made an MXL order twice and they both came with same problems! I returned one as soon as I noticed the issue and had to live with the other since I didn't test it after buying it due to trust I had for either Amazon or the seller. it took me about 3 months before I unboxed it to find out that it was defective. I just wasted money for nothing!

Mic didn't work for me. Sound was cut mostly off and when it was on it was terrible. Tons of back ground noise. Unusable.

The sound of the mic is great but after a few times of recording the mic didn't work anymore. I tried changing the soundcard with the same results. :(

I've used MXL's in the past and was excited to give the 770 a try. The mic sounded "thin" with vocals and it really didn't like the thump of a nearby upright bass... resulting in a low frequency hum that I finally was able to eq out... to the disadvantage of the vocals. I was disgusted and embarrassed. The band I was running sound for were veterans and were gracious to let me try out this mic on them. I ended up cutting the mic halfway through their performance and waved them around to the other mics... somewhat saving the show. I would've returned this mic but after reading the terms, it would've cost me as much money to return it then it was to buy it to begin with. I may run into a situation where this mic will be a good fit... but I doubt it.

My experience with the performance of this microphone has been very, very disappointing. I had a major hum on my recordings and after a painstaking process of elimination, discovered the loud hum was being generated from this microphone. And you won't believe this...after contacting the company, Marshall Electronics, I was encouraged to fix the hum myself. I was sent a link to a blog post where a customer discovers an inherent defect in the manufacturing of this mic. Apparently,the manufacturers used black paint inside the ring between the base barrel and the head which causes major grounding issues. In the blog, the customer is encouraged to take the mic apart and sand the black paint away in the areas where the paint should not be. Amazing! Not only is Marshall Electronics admitting this product is defective, but they want the customer to assume the responsibility to fix it. That's not all. I paid to send it back and get it repaired only for it to come back to me in exactly the same defective shape it was in the first place. The mic still creates a huge hum. Unbelievable!

This Microphone stopped working 3 days after received. Exactly on Christmas morning. That's crazy. It's a nice microphone, and I don't usually do reviews but just to warn others like me, make sure you check after a few days to make sure it's giving you your full $75 or how much paid for it. Makes no sense. Smh.