The difference is so slight, but I'm ashamed to admit that there's moments I prefer the 4033 over the 4050 (while the 4050 is allegedly the better/more expensive mic). It's particularly evident in the loud phrase (the 5th and 9th phrases in the waveform above) where the 4050 has just a touch of distortion whereas the 4033 is smoother. Also I hear little bits of detail in the 4033 that I don't hear in the 4050.

It's so slight though...they are both great all-purpose mics.

Featuring the voice of Eliza Schneider. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0773791/ http://www.elizajane.com/
Spoken word then singing vocal. Both mikes recorded at the same time (same take), same acquisition chain: mic (no rolloff, no pad) &gt; Focusrite Red 8 &gt; dbx 162SL &gt; Apogee PSX-100. 4050 set to cardioid. We hear the 4050 first. Download is enabled so feel free to listen to the full bandwidth file on some decent speakers.


Audio Technica 4050 vs. 4033

I like to record with microphones. I like to drink coffee. On a good day, I get to do both. I have a lot of good days.

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