I purchased this microphone for my home studio and I am quite pleased. It sounds great. I would highly recommend it for musicia...  Read More

I purchased this microphone for my home studio and I am quite pleased. It sounds great. I would highly recommend it for musicians on a budget.   Read Less

Okay, it's my first condenser mike, so I'm a bit enthusiastic. The contrast between this and even a great dynamic mic (I have a...  Read More

Okay, it's my first condenser mike, so I'm a bit enthusiastic. The contrast between this and even a great dynamic mic (I have a Hiel PR40) is the difference between running an electric guitar thru a solid state vs. a good tube amp.I bought this thing thru Amazon upon the recommendation of my V/O coach Nancy Wolfson ([...]). Just before I purchased it, a quick search revealed that noone carries the AT3035 anymore. Maybe Amazon's got a final stash, I don't know, but at $130.00, you just can't beat it. It is warm, responsive, and I would have to pony up a whole lot more bucks to get a noticeable improvement. Instead, I can devote those dollars to a better computer, better software, and always more sound-proofing. Any V/O booth builder will tell you not to skimp on your mike budget--so true! But this little jem is a joy to work with, and didn't kill my wallet.   Read Less

I bought the AT3035 because I wanted to add a condensor microphone to my recording options without spending a lot of money. Th...  Read More

I bought the AT3035 because I wanted to add a condensor microphone to my recording options without spending a lot of money. The AT3035 fit the bill.The microphone is fairly sturdy. The body seems to be better made than one would think for the price point.The one problem I had was the cheesy plastic recessed switch that low cut switch. I would say set it and don't change it ever again for fear of breaking the switch.The included shock mount works very well. I had no problem with the microphone slipping or falling, however I would not mount the microphone overhead upside down, unless I figured out some special type of rigging.The AT3035 excelled at vocals. Vocals sound very natural, with no little hint of lisping or whispyness. Obviously it takes a little time to get used to using a condensor, as they are far more sensitive than a standard shotgun microphone.Cardiods tend to reject less outside noise, so if someone is playing the TV downstairs or a car goes by outdoors, it will show up in your recording! However, I was still able to get great vocals down in a fairly open second floor room in my home recording studio.The microphone does well on recording acoustic guitar as well.I found the level of the microphone matched my Echo Mona microphone inputs well. Very easy to get a good balanced levels. I never noticed any excessive noise with this microphone.Keep in mind you need an XLR input with 48 volt power to drive the microphone, which almost all sound boards have.All in all, a cardiod microphone needs some getting used to in order to get the most out of it. It took me a while to build up the confidence and find the vocal nuances that can be achieved with this excellent microphone.However, for the price point, you won't be disappointed with the recorded result and accoustic flexibility of the AT3035.Recommended for home recording enthusiasts on a budget. This microphone sounds much better than the low price might lead you to believe.   Read Less