Detail 01
20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response
Full-range capture. It hears low end and high detail that a speech or dynamic mic would roll off.
Product detailSKU #1273887988896
Audio-TechnicaAT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large-diaphragm cardioid condenser for home and project studio recording. Vocals, acoustic guitar and amps, with a shockmount in the box.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First serious vocal mic for a home recording setup
- Acoustic guitar and amp cabinets in a small room
- Podcast and voiceover work into an audio interface
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Live stage use — condensers pick up the whole room
- USB-only setups; there is no USB connection
- Untreated rooms with hard walls and noticeable echo
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2.1 inch diameter capsule
A large diaphragm, which gives the fuller body and detail people want for vocals over a small-capsule mic.
Detail 03
158 dB max SPL
Very high headroom. You can put it in front of a loud guitar cab or drum kit without the capsule breaking up.
Detail 04
Pad and filter switches
The pad drops level for loud sources; the filter cuts low rumble and reduces proximity boom when you sing close.
Detail 05
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from behind, so it favors the singer over room reflections and computer fan noise.
Detail 06
XLR connectivity, phantom required
You need an interface or mixer with 48V phantom. It will not run off a computer USB port.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Shockmount and case included; no XLR cable, stand or pop filter
- 02Requires an audio interface or mixer supplying 48V phantom power
- 03A pop filter is worth adding for close vocals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a shockmount?
Yes. A shockmount and a case are included. You still need a stand, an XLR cable and an interface with phantom power.
02Can I plug it into my computer?
Not directly. It is an analog XLR mic and needs an audio interface or mixer that supplies 48V phantom power.
03Is it good for podcasting?
Yes, with a caveat. It is sensitive and cardioid, so it captures a detailed voice but also picks up room echo and keyboard noise.
04What is the pad switch for?
It lowers the incoming level so loud sources like a guitar cab or drums do not overload your preamp input.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 158dB
- Capsule
- Condenser
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Pad, filter
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Mounted
3 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- Yes
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connectivity
- XLR
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 6.7 inch
- Weight
- 14.2
- Diameter
- 2.1 inch
5 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✓ Included
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- ✕ Not included
- Clip
- ✕ Not included
