Audio-Technica AT 2031

better than expected

This is a very good qualilty microphone. Even with a basic home studio set up, I was fınally hear from the recording how my acoustic guitar actually sounds. I've tried built in pickups etc but this small condenser mic works much much better. Also, I've tried for singing playin at the same time and record with one microphone: Result is great, it captures vocals amazingly. I am even thinking about using this mic for different vocal scenarios. Anyway, happy with product, good value for price. Reccommended for those at the bridge from amateur to professional.

Great little home microphone

I bought this mic because I'm sick of fiddling with the crappy pickup systems ukes come equipped with. I tried recording my uke first, and it sounded really beautiful--the full range of sound was captured. I then tried recording my voice, which 100% requires the included pop guard--this mic is insanely sensitive. I probably won't continue using it for vocals because it was peaking too easily for my tastes and I can't be bothered with a compressor, but for my uke it is a delight.

Perfect!

First microphone I've bought, but it feels great.

It's sturdy, weights a bit and feels compact.

For recording it's super. I've used it quite a lot now and I can say that it records with good quality. The only 'downside' is that it requires 48V phantom power, which you should definitely check on your interface/AMP/... before buying this. Without that power it literally just doesn't work (which is logical).

I use it to record my acoustic and classical guitars and it's super. Don't have any complaints about it.

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I've used this mic to record acoustic guitars. I can only say that for it's price it really shines! Placed for recording both at 12th fret and at the bottom of the lower bout, the mic delivers a very clear and truthful acoustic sound rendition. I've been even able to record and hear the difference between two slightly different sets of strings (.12 PBs, but from different manufacturers), used with one and the same instrument.

No cons that worth mentioning. I cannot judge for the other types of instruments but the acoustic guitar, though. Probably, some built-in cuts could be handy.

All in all: impressed, liked and sharing!