Audio-Technica AT2035

The Audio-Technica AT2035 occupies an important position in the market.

It is one of the few good microphones to bridge that gap between cheap and expensive.

For studio or home recording, you generally want a condenser microphone. But deciding which one to get is far from easy.

After doing a bit of research, it starts to seem like you have to choose between incredibly expensive quality mics and cheap models that just don’t deliver an acceptable sound quality.

Luckily, there are a few models in between the two extremes. Models that deliver good sound quality, but sell for a reasonable price.

And this is one of the best.

It sells for a much lower price than premium microphones, but does not lag far behind in terms of performance. In other words, it is a great value.

Audio-Technica AT2035 Mic Review: Overview And Features

The Audio-Technica AT2035 is more than just a decent condenser microphone that you only buy because you need to save money.

It has a large diaphragm, which makes for smooth sounds and true-to-life vocal reproduction. It covers the entire audible spectrum with its frequency range, which spans from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

This mic has a regular cardioid pickup pattern, making it a great solution for lead vocal recording and some solo acoustic instruments. It also has a very high maximum input level, up to 148 decibels SPL, or even up to 158 dB SPL with the -10 dB pad switched on.

Aside from the 10-decibel pad, the AT2035 also has a control that filters out frequencies below 80 Hz. Apart from that, it has a very flat response.

There are a few bumps along the way, just slight boosts in the mid-section and some more prominent high-end boosts between 10 and 15 kHz. After the 15 kHz mark, it drops noticeably before hitting the 20 kHz top.