Audio-Technica AT4047 MP

R egular readers may remember that we took a look at Audio-Technica's AT4050 ST stereo condenser mic in the last issue of SOS, and this month I'm completing my look at the company's new AT4000-series mics by putting the AT4047 MP through its paces.

User-selectable choice of three polar patterns; Supplied with shockmount; Well-shaped tonality that helps vocals to cut through in a mix

Self-noise is higher than the standard AT4047 SV model

The Audio-Technica AT4047MP is one of the higher end models of large diaphragm condenser microphones that AT has to offer. The mic boosts the ability to pick up sound in a variety of different ways as it has three different pick up patterns to choose from including cardioid, figure eight, and...

How do I spell "smooth"? I spell it - AT 4047MP!

Having a home project studio on a budget, I scour magazine and on-line reviews thoroughly before plunking down my hard-earned coin on new gear purchases. I have never for an instant regretted the purchase of the 4047MP.

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