AT2035 questions

[Guitarist-1977]

Originally Posted by jim1960

One of the very first mics I owned was an AKG C525S. It was noisy and the high end was very brittle. I've never tried the EB version so perhaps that wasn't an issue on that mic, but the one I owned was terrible.

Thanks for the quick response. Just very confused as I am looking for a pair of LDCs to play with. It gets tricky as the mic is also affected by the preamp used I guess.

[Gordon Currie]

Originally Posted by Guitarist-1977

I know this is an old thread. So you think the AKG c535EB is warmer than an LDC for a classical guitar?
Thanks

I've used the C535 for almost 40 years, albeit mostly on live vocals. It never struck me as a 'warm' mike.

On guitar, not so much. Sounds good but there are mikes I like even better.

For classical, I don't like a 'warm' sound. To me, 'warm' = 'mushy.'

Since classical guitars tend to have a high ratio of transients and wide dynamics, I like SDCs or ribbons. I have used Line Audio CM3 for classical with good results.

In general, I've found LDCs to be the 'warmest' mikes of all.

[Guitarist-1977]

Originally Posted by Gordon Currie

I've used the C535 for almost 40 years, albeit mostly on live vocals. It never struck me as a 'warm' mike.

On guitar, not so much. Sounds good but there are mikes I like even better.

For classical, I don't like a 'warm' sound. To me, 'warm' = 'mushy.'

Since classical guitars tend to have a high ratio of transients and wide dynamics, I like SDCs or ribbons. I have used Line Audio CM3 for classical with good results.

In general, I've found LDCs to be the 'warmest' mikes of all.

I have a pair of AKG P170 and looking for a pair of LDC to compliment them for overdubbing on my zoom H6.

I like warm but non mushy sound. Even on my own sound system, I have Mckintosh MC402 amp (and Sonus Faber speakers) that sounds very warm yet retains the details. That is what I mean by warm.

[upsidedown]

I've been getting a hum when using my AT2035. Checked the cables with other mics, so it's definitely the AT.

Any general suggestions for fix?

[keith.rogers]

Originally Posted by upsidedown

I've been getting a hum when using my AT2035. Checked the cables with other mics, so it's definitely the AT.

Any general suggestions for fix?

This is a new topic in an old thread, but, WTH...

If it's a constant hum, that suggests some kind of electrical failure. Now, if, besides cables, have you tested a different condenser mic to rule out noise being introduced by your preamp/interface's phantom power circuitry? Has the mic been exposed to a lot of humidity? There's always the silica packet in a ziploc bag thing to try, though I don't think that usually surfaces as "hum."

After that, I'd say at that mic's price point, repairs are probably not worth spending money on. Maybe someone here has an actual technical tip... if you want to open it up and poke around, well, it probably won't hurt, but I'd probably start looking for a replacement. My 2¢.

[Mobilemike]

Originally Posted by upsidedown

I've been getting a hum when using my AT2035. Checked the cables with other mics, so it's definitely the AT.

Any general suggestions for fix?

I’d open up the XLR and make sure the ground is attached at both ends. If it is and the mic is humming, and you want to sacrifice a cable, then you could try shipping the ground at the interface end of the cable to see if that makes a difference.

Overall though I’d agree with Keith and say this is an opportunity for you to get a better mic.