|
|
Audio-Technica ATM450
|
Fake Price: $369.00
Real Price: Add to Cart
Usually Ships Same or Next Business Day ?
|
Audio-Technica ATM450 Description
One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser
offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options
and minimal obstructions. The microphone is equipped with an integral 80 Hz
hi-pass filter that provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a
low-end roll-off. The ATM450 also features a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers
the microphone's sensitivity, providing higher SPL capability for flexible use
with a wide range of performers and system configurations. The microphone’s
extended flat frequency response makes it ideal for high SPLs as well as for
live and amplified acoustic instruments. Includes a professional isolation
clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening
of unwanted mechanical noise.
Audio-Technica ATM450 Features
- Unique
side-address stick design maximizes placement options with minimal obstructions
- Uncompromising
sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other
acoustic instruments
- Integral 80
Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
- Durable
performance for professional applications
- Cardioid
polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving
isolation of desired sound source
- Rugged,
all-metal design and construction for years of trouble-free use
- Includes
isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
|
Audio Technica ATM450 Review /
See
All ZenPro Audio Reviews Here: Review Page
I may have bought the first pair to
ever ship in the USA for all I know, all I know is it only took one session to
know that the ATM450 did something and did it very well: drum overhead
recording (as well as close mic’d drums). This side address small diaphragm
condenser mic (yes, if you ever see pictures I post of drums and wonder why it
looks like there are 2 pencil mics pointing towards the wall rather than the
drums, chances are they are ATM450’s) is not my favorite on anything I will
admit, and in fact on acoustic guitar I don’t like the range it accents.
However on drums and cymbals, they are worth having a pair around as they excel
in this area.
Cymbals sound natural and present,
but not overly bright either (I end up adding 10k during mix time 90% of the
time). The first thing that amazed me was snare drum imaging from 3-4’ out on
overheads: you really hear the shell of the drum and can sort of picture it
between the monitors as a very defined image. The off axis response on these
mics is excellent, as is proven by the coherent left to right panning which
results in a very clear image all around. My favorite placement is maybe 18”
above the drummer’s head facing into the kit, using ORTF stereo for a nice
image but mono compatibility. So I keep them sort of low into the kit, and in
this position toms also have a great depth and perfect attack to them as well.
When I end up compressing the drum buss, close tom mics are optional a fair
amount of the time (speaking of which, their side address design make them
excellent close drum mics and they do well here too).
Conclusion: A one trick pony in my opinion,
but a seriously nice one. It delivers thwack and cut and image for drums.
Acoustic guitar is a little too scratchy for my tastes, but they nail it on
drums.
|
|
Fake Price: $79.00
Real Price: $49.99
Made in USA Metal pop filter 6 dia screen, w/ gooseneck
|
2 Conductor Balanced 25' Microphone Cable, Featuring MOGAMI Brand Cable
| | |
Reviews From Reviewing Reviewers Say:
| (1 Rating, 0 Reviews) |
Average Rating:
|
|
|
|