Audio Technica ATM33a Artist Series Fixed-Charge Condenser Microphone

Cardioid condenser microphone. 9-52 volt remote power or 1.5 volt AA battery. S4 case style.

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 9 out of 10
Value:: 9 out of 10
I Want It:: 9 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 0 out of 10
Support:: 0 out of 10

"Best small cap condenser for the money"

Overall:: 8 out of 10
Features:: 6 out of 10
Quality:: 8 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 8 out of 10

Submitted: 3/21/2002

Great little mic, much better than C1000.

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"Slightly disappointing......"

Overall:: 6 out of 10

User: Geoff Taylor

Submitted: 4/14/2006

Location: London

Overall:
I got a pair of these to back up/replace a couple of ATM 11s I've been using for years to record choirs and orchestras on location. Unlike the ATM 11s, these can run on phantom power as well as batteries, so I expected them to sound similar but a bit better, with more headroom, etc. It may be me, but I don't think they sound as good, to be honest. They seem to produce a less 'open' sound, and do not particularly like loud percussive sounds. Build quality is fine, and I'd expect them to last as long as other AT stuff I've used. Do mics get better with age...........?

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