Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi Pattern Condenser Mic

Amazing mic, works beautifully

I brought this product for vocal performance recordings, but I also use it when on business calls or talking with my friends. The quality is crisp and excellent. Pair it up with an audio interface, and you've got a great tool for any kind of recording.

I use this for all my vocal recording. It provides the warmth I need and just simply sounds great. The price is perfect. I used to record with a SM-86 but this mic blows it away for studio recording. Even the hardware is first rate. I would buy another one again in a heart beat.

I have a home studio and I bought this mic off the reviews alone. I am extremely satisfied with this mic. I like how is has different frequencies and sounds impeccable for the price that its offered for. I mean if you are starting a studio is this a great addition. the vocals are crisp and clear. It helps that Im running the mic through the Duet 2 by Apogee as well.

I bought this mic to use in two situations - a home studio for close micing acoustic guitar, and as a PA mic in church for group singing. It works well in both ways. I like the slight "forwardness" of the midrange - it sits nicely into almost all mixes in a recording, both on guitar and vocals, and sounds very clear when used as a pa mic. Both listed uses are in omni mode. Also in either cardioid or figure 8 modes it works well too - figure eight mode can be used for getting a bit of ambience/room tone into a recording or between two singers for a close up type sound. It's a great all around mic.

So far I'm extremely pleased with my purchase of this mic. I had previously been using the AT3035 which is now discontinued. If you are thinking about this mic I would say go for it. Multi-functioning and very nice sound, coupled with a nice price.

Pros:-Neutral frequency response-Fits my voice just right (any serious vocalist should shop around though)-Polar pattern flexibility (though not "continuously variable)-Built in pad and high-pass filter-Included shockmount-Looks classy and professionalCons:-None that I can think of!

I bought this at the recommendation of a friend who I thought knew what he was talking about & maybe the problem is my lack of technical skills but I can't say it's appreciably better than my last (cheaper) mic. I was expecting to be blown away by the difference in sound quality, but I'm not. It's fine and well made and as my tech skills improve maybe I'll discover some secret to make it work brilliantly but right now I have to either be really close to the mic or turn up the gain (but then I get too much hiss) to record at a decent level.