The Misunderstood Microphone - AudioTechnica AT2040 Review

The Audio Technica AT2040 is a microphone many love to hate. But can we redeem it? 00:00 Intro 00:32 Would I recommend this mic? 00:51 Box Inclusions 01:19 Build Quality 01:38 Mic Comparisons 01:55 Main Selling Points 01:58 Selling Point #1 Built-in high pass filter 03:20 Selling Point #2 Internal shock mount 04:30 Selling Point #3 Built-in pop filter 05:31 Selling Point #4 Hypercardioid polar pattern 06:46 Selling Point #5 Dynamic mic 08:01 Selling Point #6 Budget mic 08:31 Selling Point #7 Looks good 08:34 Mic Hacks 08:36 Hack #1 Get close. 09:46 Hack #2 Remove pop filter. 10:59 Pros & Cons 11:00 Pros 12:40 Cons 13:18 Voiceover Tests 13:20 Commercial Voiceover Test 13:29 Narration Voiceover Test 13:47 Character Voiceover Test 13:57 Bringing it home ✅ Learn how I close brand deals - https://link.davesoltura.com/branddea... (Affiliate) 🎤 Learn voice acting - https://link.davesoltura.com/daves20 (Affiliate - Get 20% off with code DAVES20)