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Audio-Technica AT4073A - Shotgun Microphone

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 7 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$549.95

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Pros

  • Durable (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Simple use (3)
  • High quality (2)
  • Quiet (2)
  • Good value (1)
  • Low noise (1)
  • Versatile (1)
  • Very forgiving shotgun (1)
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Cons

  • Hard to clean (1)
  • Phantom power only (1)
  • Picks up noise behind it (1)

Best Uses

  • Professional (4)
  • Great 4 eng and indies (1)
  • On a boom (1)
  • On the camera (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Productivity (1)
  • Shotgun (1)
 
 
 

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Audio-Technica AT4073A - Shotgun Microphone

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$549.95

No Tax Outside NY

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Last update: Aug 19, 2008

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Audio-Technica AT4073A - Shotgun Microphone Review

Best Microphone Bang for your Indie Buck

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Value
  • High Quality
  • Very Forgiving Shotgun

    Cons

  • none

    Best Uses

  • On a Boom
  • On the Camera
 

"This is undoubtedly the best Shotgun Mic bang for your buck!

Over the years, I've used several more expensive shotguns (Nuemann & Sennheiser) and the AT 4073a easily hangs with the MKH-416. It is even more forgiving in the pickup pattern than the MKH-416 and sounds very similar. It is also a ve …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 27 2008
MoonTower Man
Austin, TX
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Price: $549.95
 

Audio-Technica AT4073A - Shotgun Microphone Review

So Far So Good

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Low Noise

    Cons

  • Phantom power only

    Best Uses

  • Professional
 

"I've been using this mic on a few of my more recent projects and it sounds great. It picks up very little noise. I've mainly used it on legal depositions and to pick up audience ambiance during training seminars. It is the best sounding mic I've used for the money. The only downside is it only r …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 19 2008
Luke
Wilmington, NC
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $549.95
 

Audio-Technica AT4073A - Shotgun Microphone Review

best mic for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great quality
  • Simple Use

    Cons

  • Picks up noise behind it

    Best Uses

  • Outside
  • Professional
  • Shotgun
 

"Great mic, I make indies and shorts. This mic is a great shotgun. Best you can get for the price. I was able to record a whisper in another room. The only draw backs I saw was that it was somewhat sensitive to the noise behind the mic and in a large room with an echo, voices sounded metallic. Other …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 3 2008
chicagoindiefilm
chicago, Il
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $549.95
 

Audio-Technica AT4073A - Shotgun Microphone Review

Economical price, excellent performance

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Quiet
  • Simple Use
  • Versitile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Great 4 ENG and indies
  • Professional
 

"This is the ultimate starter mic. Far superior to the ME66. Coupled with the Audio Technica 4071A long-shot, you'll have a perfect 1,2 punch. In a pinch, it can even perform well enough in exterior shots. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 11 2008
Thunderhead
Albuquerque, NM
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Production Sound Mixer
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Price: $549.95
 

Audio-Technica AT4073A - Shotgun Microphone Review

Warmer than the ME66, a bargain

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Quiet

    Cons

  • Hard to Clean

    Best Uses

  • Productivity
 

"This the best sounding mic you can get for the price. Make sure you have phantom power and you are set. Really lovely. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 10 2008
Dropfair.com
Berlin Germany
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $549.95
 
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