Audio Technica AT2020 Condenser Studio Microphone Bundle with Pop Filter and XLR Cable

Without going into all the technical details:Used correctly (assumes knowledge of acoustics, hardware and software etc), this mic can be easily used for professional class recordings, certainly including vocals.I also have an AT2020, and while it's also excellent for recording, I like the "high pass" filter which rolls off the bass frequencies nicely, especially for vocals. The additional surface space of the cardioid pattern in the AT2035 vs AT2020 does seem to me to bring a different tone, which in my view lends itself well to some voices (hard for me to quantify this exactly, but it seems a little more "bright" in raw recordings).Of course with an array of high end plugins and gear, you can make even mediocre recordings sound much better, but for professional level recording, there is a lot of factors which will make the raw recording significantly easier to "polish" at the Mixing and Mastering stages, by getting it right from the start (includes having the right sound isolation and acoustic treatment, gear/DAW etc in the "studio" - including "home studios").The AT 2035 I've found is great for recording vocals (singing, voiceover etc) and acoustic guitar. I've yet to try it with stringed or brass/woodwind instruments, but would expect the quality to be in the same region.NOTE: This Microphone needs "Phantom Power" to run, and uses XLR connections, so this is NOT for use with USB directly, you need an Audio Interface with the XLR capability and Phantom Power to work. Personally, I MUCH prefer to run with a Thunderbolt capable Audio Interface, and use a Resident T4 for example (there are many to choose from) which is a Thunderbolt 2 interface, hence many times faster than USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 (idea being the "latency" is much better via Thunderbolt vs USB - depending on the PC set up and the type of Audio Interface, this will vary, but we're talking multiple, sometimes 10 times faster - so this is SIGNIFICANT - Note: Macs etc run natively with Thunderbolt).Re if you want to run the AT2035 through a Thunderbolt interface on PC, you will need a motherboard which is Thunderbolt capable, and often requires a specifically dedicated Thunderbolt card for the particular brand and type of motherboard to work, PLUS with the enabling software to allow the Thunderbolt to work. Reducing the time it takes for your signal to be processed, and for you to avoid "lag" in hearing the result (if it's delayed too much it can be VERY distracting if singing/playing for example), I'd highly recommend getting the best gear you can, and also if using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), getting the right "ASIO" software, and also minimizing all active programs to optimize CPU/RAM and Storage I/O (Input/Output) rates.Also, getting a quality Audio Interface will allow you to record with the sample rates and quality level you desire, which if quality is important, will be critical to the end result.So, if you want to get the most out of this mic, considering pairing this with some of the above supporting aspects to getting a great recording, this mic is certainly good enough for high end home studios to get professional class recordings, and at a great price point.

This is an excellent value bundle. Everything was packaged and shipped intact and with care. The headphones that came with my package were not the Samson headphones shown in the picture, but Resident Audio R100 headphones. I really like them, so no complaints from me. The pop filter is also just fine. Now--this microphone: WOW! I got this for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. The quality on this is unbelievable for the price point. The slightly warm tone it adds is so complimentary to any voice, and the live vocal mixing feature on this is a complete game changer. Especially with a pop filter, the mic catches no white noise and really just creates a smooth and crisp recording. I've tried two Blue mics before (the Snowball and the Bluebird), and found both to be pretty noisy. This beats Blue by a long shot. The only thing I would say is that the mini tripod stand is close to useless, but what can ya do. Everything else about this bundle is well worth the price and I would recommend it to anyone!

VERY nice sounding mic, although I have to admit that I'm not a professional Voice Over artist, so I'll speak more about the expectations I had and the apparent build quality. After doing a lot of research over the period of a month or so, I chose the AT-2035 because of the price vs reviews and anticipated quality for what I really need as an aspiring VO artist/hobbyist.Some of the other reviewers had problems with the shock mount on this, so I was expecting a very tight and difficult fit. In fact, it fits like a glove - and not the one OJ Simpson tried on either - but a proper, nice fitting glove. This mic is hefty and feels and looks solidly built. The case fits the mic nice and snug but not too tight (as some other reviewers complained). The pop filter is a nice size and quality as well as the long and heavy cable. I'm very impressed with this setup and the price and would highly recommend it.

This microphone is very very nice, and very high quality. I bought this microphone to get into podcasting. Coming from someone who has no previous knowledge or background in audio or recording, (I have to say) its a little frustrating at first. But once you learn and read more about how it all is suppose to work together it is very interesting. The microphone and the bundle itself is exceptionally good value. The pop filter is nice and very adjustable. The XLR cable that comes with it is very nice too! For instance I bought another XLR cable on a different order. After comparing the two, the cable that comes with the bundle is far better in terms of quality.The microphone is unbelievably good. No audio noise, very clear, well built. I use the soft cloth that comes with it and place it on top of the microphone to keep dust off of it. I have the microphone going through a Behringer Xenyx302 USB mixer. Again, setting all this up without knowing what you're doing isn't very fun. Thankfully there is alot of information out there that will at least get you started. Trial and error with different setups will always be there however.