Audio-Technica AT2022 Review
X/Y Stereo Microphone
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Impressive!!!
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by cspada on B&H Photo Video
I got the AT2022 primarily for stereo field sound capture in independent video productions. It has also proven useful for capturing stereo voice at close distances in controlled settings. The all-metal construction and finish is of the highest quality and the mic is rugged enough for extensive field use. The pivoting condenser capsules float on their own dense rubber collars, but are solidly attached and positively lock into 90- or 120-degree pickup and flat storage positions. The mic is surprisingly compact and has a comfortable heft to it that's not overbearing. The mic's performance is outstanding, especially considering the price. Sound quality is clean and crisp, with excellent separation of channels. The switchable low-frequency roll-off feature functions beautifully. A-T includes a fuzzy windscreen that encloses both capsules. I was initially a bit skeptical about how effective the windscreen would be, but after some trial runs and real-world use in the field, I found the performance to be satisfactory. The only downside to this mic is that it operates on 1.5v AA battery power ONLY -- not a major shortcoming for my purposes. Mic output is a 3-pin XLR male connector, and the supplied 0.5 meter cable terminates in a XLR female connector and a 3.5 mm TRS connector, so an XLR cable extension and/or a 1/8 - 1/4 adapter pin might be something to consider adding to the kit for this mic. ... More
Quality and Fidelity...Wow, Nice Job AT!
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
I toiled over getting this new AT2022 or the Rhode NT-4 but decided on this for the money. I figured the NT-4 would be too big and bulky. It also wouldn't sit inconspicuously in the back of the jazz club while I play on stage so in my books, this unit gets all the high marks for the black form-factor and then, it's just beautifully made. It feels like a REAL mic in your hands even though the picture makes-it look kind-of plastic-y. In comparison with other mics in this range, I've personally never used (or listened to) the NT-4 but, all I can say is the fidelity on this AT2022 is just incredible, especially for the money. I mean, I recorded a drummer and myself on Tenor Sax playing in a warm, acoustically-foamed room with the two of us just standing next to each and the recording sounds like the kit had a 8-pc mic set-up in an decent recording studio. Then, it's also VERY versatile for all my cameras too. Audio Technica has a real winner here on their hands IMO, waaaaaaay better than my old Sony ECM-MS908C and much better than the on-board mics on my Tascam DR-07 mkII. Finally, someone is making a real stereo mic for these mini-recording sessions I love doing. Just get this mic and a 16/24 bit recorder like Tascam's DR-07 mkII or similar(or just a camera) and you're set to start making some real quality recordings. While I certainly wouldn't rule-out getting or trying-out and comparing the NT-4 as well, I know that I'll always have this mic in my gear bag. ... More
Good sound. XLR = stereo, not bald signal or phantom power.
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Roger L. on B&H Photo Video
I record community theater and orchestra as a second job. No formal AV training, but Im geeky (R&D engineer by day), and a lifelong audiophile. The sound quality from this mic is at least as good as anything else I use*, and probably better. The XLR connector is misleading. Its three leads are: right/left/ground, not mono/180/ground. The provided cable -- 18.5 flexible -- ends in a 3.5mm TRS stereo jack. Experts say that for such short cables, any EM interference (from the cable acting as an antenna, picking up ambient EM waves as audio noise) is too minor to notice or worry about. I wish this had an an LED to indicate battery on and/or health (minus one star for that). But batteries seem to last forever in it, so if you change the battery at the start of even a LONG day of shooting, and just leave the mic on, you will not run out of power. Ive left it on by accident for 24-hours, and it still had plenty of battery power left (I removed the battery and put it in a tester). (Id almost give the star back for that, but a battery/on LED is such a basic feature to omit.) The storage bag is decent, but so far Ive kept the product packaging foam -- which is nice grade foam, and is perfectly die-cut to cradle the mic -- as the ideal storage (I just need to trim it down a bit, so its not so huge). This mic seems ideal for run-&-gun video work, to capture reasonable directed sound (cardiod), with spatial information (stereo), and at a good quality. (I need to find a good shock mount cradle for such use, since in general I hate camera handling noise from any camera-mounted mic.) __________________________________ * Sure PGA81; Rode Stereo Mic Pro; Rode Pro [short shotgun]; Zoom H5 capsule mic; some unknown theater house mics; ... so, my comparisons are not hard-core recording studio gear, but above consumer-grade. ... More
Can be made better sounding for music recordings
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Bruce on B&H Photo Video
This stereo microphone can sound harsh and unrefined in the upper middle range if care is not taken in mating it with the proper equipment and accessories. When it is carefully matched it is extremely useful for music recording. Here is an audio clip sample I uploaded to YouTube that displays its characteristics at its best. (After arriving at the upload, click on SHOW MORE in the description to reveal all the details.) https://youtu.be/2Y286Rv5KHA
Great for field recording
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by uberaudio on B&H Photo Video
It's nice to have a stereo microphone that fits in my blimp without having to squeeze it into the clips. The Rode NT4 is a bit thick to fit into the standard clips. It's also nice to choose from the different angles (90 or 120).
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Can be made better sounding for music recordings
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Bruce on B&H Photo Video
REVISED REVIEW This stereo microphone can sound harsh and unrefined in the upper middle range if care is not taken in mating it with the proper equipment and accessories. When it is carefully matched it is extremely useful for music recording. Here is a link to an audio clip sample I uploaded to YouTube that displays its characteristics at its best. (After arriving at the upload, click on SHOW MORE in the description to reveal all the details.) https://youtu.be/titotWqTaK0
Rozsiren Tascam TM-2X o ultra hluboke frekvence
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Radim on B&H Photo Video
Vynikajici mikrofon pro univerzalni pouziti v interierech i exterieru. Ucinna vetrna ochrana (mnohem lepsi nez u TM-2X), se kterou udelate velkou paradu v terenu i pri silnejsim vetru - napriklad ciste zachyceni zvuku blizici se boure nebo preklapejich se vlny na mori . Na barech a diskotekach ocenite plnost zvuku a to i u nejnizsich frekvenci, takze se skvele hodi jako mini pomocnik pro zachyceni atmosfery v plnem frekvencnim rozsahu.
kompaktni a vykonny stereomikrofon
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Radim on B&H Photo Video
Pro narocne uzivatele, kteri se nespokoji s plechovym zvukem, ale pozaduji plnohodnou frekvencni odezvu. Dalo by se rici, ze se jedna o Tascam TM-2X rozsireny o basovou slozku a mirne silnejsimi vyskami, coz z nej cini skvelou zbran na koncerty i do terenu pro studium zvuku vseho druhu.
Great subsitute for onboard DSLR mics
Audio-Technica AT2022 X/Y Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Sal in DC on B&H Photo Video
Compact size, great sound, critical addition if you want to shot video with pro quality sound.
