Audio-Technica AT4040 Condenser Mic Review / Test HD

Today I review the Audio-Technica AT4040, a large diaphragm XLR condenser mic. This thing has a relatively neutral frequency response up through 2kHz where you start to see contouring leading to a boosted presence and air boost with a cut around 9kHz. Overall this thing has a pronounced proximity effect, but at a 3-6 inches you’ll find a smooth frequency response with nice boosted high frequencies without any stand out harsh frequencies except for the occasional sibilance. PodcastMic Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLtb4hdb-6c Buy the Audio-Technica AT4040 US: http://amzn.to/2qsGMJI UK: http://amzn.to/2qkTytQ CA: http://amzn.to/2qmlQEl DE: N/A Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) US: http://amzn.to/2vDFbzK UK: http://amzn.to/2w8O2f6 CA: http://amzn.to/2wKGKfG DE: http://amzn.to/2hbtxsV 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:40 - Setup / Disclaimers 00:57 - What’s in the Box 01:14 - Build Quality 01:53 - Specifications 02:11 - High Pass Filter Test 02:25 - Polar Pattern Test 02:36 - Pop Filter Test 02:49 - Background Noise Test 02:56 - Distance Test 03:07 - Music Test 03:29 - Pros & Cons 04:15 - Conclusion 04:47 - Recommendation 05:03 - Outro My YouTube Kit: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-youtube-kit My Favorite XLR Mics: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-favorite-xlr-mics My Favorite USB Mics: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-favorite-usb-mics NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Discord: https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays