Audio-Technica AT4022 Review
Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
- Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
- -10 dB Pad Switch
- 80 Hz Hi-Pass Filter
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The AT4022 a quality mic!
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Gary on B&H Photo Video
I have been in and around the recording business over the years and have had various professional mics but were never totally happy with what I recorded. I record mostly pipe organ both classical and theater. As most well know the organ has a tremendous range of tone, dynamic range and high and low frequency sound. I wanted a good set of all around mics for my slowly growing on site recording business. Well a very good friend in the business recommended the AT4022 and I bought a set. I have had large diaphragm mics that were very good but not very good for organ... Without getting into a major essay, the AT4022's came in and I took them to a location recording site I use often, a pipe organ I take care of in a house (my main business is the restoration of same) I set them up in the usual position and started the recording. Put the ear phones on and listened as it was recording and was amazed! This particular organ has quite a dynamic range as it is in a small house. The bass is quite powerful too right down to 16 cps! Well these mics captured it and did so very clearly with a minimum of distortion in the very loud passages. Now I am not the type to get scientific over a review and nor can I come up with all kinds of readings on sampling equipment, I go by how it sounds that is important. These mics record a clear signal (very happy with that!) the self noise appears to be non existent. They appear to be very flat in response and do VERY well in the bass area of the organ. The Theater Organ has what would some call excessive tremulants on very stops...the mics handle that frequency variation clearly. I am sure there are better mics out there, ones with better readings in the lab, but in the end all that makes any difference is how they record and the sound they capture and these mics appear to do it all. Over the next few weeks I will be doing all kinds of test recordings and hopefully one at a very important organ in Atlantic City. Other recordings hopefully will come and perhaps we'll write some more on these very high quality mics! Would I recommend them to a recording professional and hobbyist alike? You bet. For the money, I seriously doubt they can be beat! G Phillips Cumberland, RI ... More
Superb microphones for the price
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Norman P. on B&H Photo Video
I must respond to the one star rating provided here, which is misleading. These are fantastic sounding omnidirectional microphones in almost every respect and with preparation, can be used for nature recording. Keep in mind they were not designed for environmental extremes that one would encounter outdoors. (Expensive RF type mics are designed for such use and are more reliable, but are three times the price.) The AT4022s are not unusually sensitive to humidity, to a point, but they will pop and fizzle in conditions with moisture condensation, particularly early mornings and evenings in the outdoors--typical for electrets. The upshot is, these must be warmed just prior to use with an inexpensive gel heat pack or heating pad. (The gel packs can be heated in a microwave oven.) I have a battery operated scarf that does the job, too. The microphones only need to be kept a degree or two above the ambient temperature to quiet them down. ... More
Changed My Recording Life
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Mode on B&H Photo Video
These microphones are superb. I do nature and location recordings and every chance I can take to use omni mics I take it. I upgraded to these from a cheaper pair and now I'll never look back. Not only do they have an amazing flat low-noise response, they also have great off-axis response and, so far, they've tolerated humidity and low temperatures (still above freezing) without any problems whatsoever. They are so natural and tansparent that you really don't have to worry about coloration, if you just focus on nailing your placement and location the mics will deliver. Omnidirectional mics in general are incredibly underrated and underused because people don't appreciate all the benefits they offer beyond just the polar pattern. Love these mics and I can't recommend them highly enough! ... More
Getting the Job Done
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Loren on B&H Photo Video
To be honest, I have yet to actually *hear* this mic in action, but my church service zoom attendees have, and noticed an improvement. Admittedly they are likely listening on little computer speakers and zoom is compressing the life out of audio. I needed to upgrade the mic I was using to capture our big old pipe organ without spending a lot; this unit popped up in several articles about recording organs, so I figured why not, let's give it a whirl. It's very sensitive, yet does not easily overload the mixing console channel when the organist gets enthusiastic. I liked the specs, the fact it's omnidirectional, has a level pad and switchable high pass filter. I need to record a service or two to find out what it's really doing, and tinker with the audio controls in zoom a bit. I placed the mic about 25 feet away from the chest of pipes, etc, in the balcony. I sat in various spots while the organ was being played, and this one spot sounded pretty good with ambience, so that's where it went! ... More
Exceeds my expectations
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by The Listener on B&H Photo Video
Audio-Technica has achieved what I thought was not possible in a microphone at this price. It provides very accurate and clear reproduction of string and reed instruments with a robust signal/noise ratio. In fact, the self-noise is far below what I expected in this small diaphragm design.
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quality acoustic mic- excellent tone and value
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Paul L on Guitar Center
I use this mic with a large diaphragm AT 4033 for recording acoustic guitar. The AT 4022 placed at the neck and the AT 4033 at the bout is the classic method, and the results are consistent and outstanding. I purchased another AT 4022 for stereo miking and found these small diaphragm omni mics to be accurate and smooth. A great value for studio and live stereo miking. Far better than the Shure competitors- and not coloured like the Neumann KSM.
Great microphone, many uses
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Paula on B&H Photo Video
I love the clarity on this microphone- great for a variety of uses, especially with live sound recording, well spaced apart from one another to optimize the recording pattern. Recorded live instruments in a large space and had no issues with getting the sound and placement the way I wanted it. B&H had a slightly longer shopping time when I bought them so don't wait until the last minute, but I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to build out their fleet of microphones.
Not suitable for field recording or got a bad batch
Audio-Technica AT4022 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by james on B&H Photo Video
Purchased 4 and 3 sputtered and popped during a 45F morning with low humidity. One seemed to work fine, seems like there must be manufacturing inconsistencies. B&H was amazing as usual, sent them back for a refund.
