Audio-Technica AT2035 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount

The AT2035 is the step-up mic in Audio-Technica's 20 series and one of the default first serious microphones: a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser with genuinely low self-noise, a smooth top end that flatters voices without hyping them, and enough SPL handling (plus a switchable 10 dB pad) to take a guitar amp or a loud singer. The 80 Hz roll-off tames room rumble on spoken word. Ships with a proper shock mount, which cheaper mics in the class skip.

XLR output, phantom powered — it wants an interface or mixer, not a USB port.

• Large-diaphragm condenser
• Pad and roll-off
• Shock mount included
• XLR