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Spicy_Cork_Sauce
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Dec 2, 2014
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I may be ignorant, but are people simply buying this microphone because it is audio-technica? There are a bunch of other mics for sale with pretty much 0 buys.
Dec 2, 2014
Mehul
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Dec 2, 2014
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Spicy_Cork_SauceHi! That is a great question. First of all, on the Samson G Track, we are working on gaining better pricing. It was pointed out in the discussion forum that amazon it selling it for the same price with free shipping. I'm assuming people are holding off until we get better pricing for that product.
The Monoprice lollipop microphone and Samson VR88 are definitely more higher end and cost significantly more than this microphone. More importantly, they also serve different purposes.
The AT2020 captures sounds in a cardoid pattern (frontal focus). The Monoprice microphone has the ability to switch between capturing sound in three different sound pattern directions which results in overall different sounds - cardioid for a frontal focus, Figure 8 for a focus on the front and the back, or Omni to pick up audio from all directions
The Samson VR88 is a ribbon microphone. It has a figure 8 pick up pattern. Ribbon microphones have a much more vintage sound and were invented with strong magnetic fields in order to flatten out high frequencies.
The Samson G Track captures a super cardoid sound pattern (accepts a little more sound from a 180-degree field, but rejects more from each side). The G track also an audio interface / mixer built in and is usb powered vs. XLR.
So, to answer your question, the AT2020 is a fantastic cardoid pattern microphone for having a frontal focus sound. It is very well regarded in terms of reviews and at this pricepoint, is a great entry level microphone for home studios for people looking for something a bit more sophisticated.
The other microphones are great and serve different purposes. Pro Audio is a brand new community on Massdrop and I think we are just going to have give people a bit of time to figure out what kind of mic they need and then you will see an uptick in sales :)
Hope that helps! Here is a microphone buying guide that can give you a bit more info: http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/audio-recording-buying-guides/buying-guide-microphones
Dec 2, 2014
Yong
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Dec 3, 2014
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Spicy_Cork_SauceAudio Technica is well-regarded in the professional audio field for a reason, I personally own the AT2035 and a couple of their wireless mic systems and can vouch for their quality. Pro-audio equipment is designed to take the rigors of travel, abuse, accidents and all-round shenanigans from users.
Samson and the others are generally seen as more prosumer-leaning brands as they focus their design on adding multiple features to give you more 'bang-for-the-buck'. Their products are perfectly usable, but in a pro-audio setting where reliability is crucial, I'd spring for AT, Shure etc. in a heartbeat.
Dec 3, 2014
Mehul
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Dec 3, 2014
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YongGreat point! We're definitely working on getting more of those brands so be on the lookout :)
Dec 3, 2014
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