What is the diff between AT4033 and 4040

[Alan Pearce]

did the 4040 replace the 4033 and just have a new name? Just to make this
clear, I am talking about Audio Technica mics. 8*)

[Jim Gilliland]

Alan Pearce wrote:
> did the 4040 replace the 4033 and just have a new name? Just to make this
> clear, I am talking about Audio Technica mics. 8*)

No, they're not really even very similar. The 4040 is a large diaphragm
"true" condenser, while the 4033 is a medium diaphragm electret
condenser. Also, the 4033 has more self-noise than the 4040, at least
according to the specs. There are probably other significant
differences, but I haven't heard the 4040 so I can't comment. Their
respective spec sheets suggest a rather different response curve.

[Garthrr]

In article >, "Alan Pearce"
> writes:

>did the 4040 replace the 4033 and just have a new name? Just to make this
>clear, I am talking about Audio Technica mics. 8*)

Different mics completely.

Garth~


"I think the fact that music can come up a wire is a miracle."
Ed Cherney

[Sugarite]

> did the 4040 replace the 4033 and just have a new name? Just to make this
> clear, I am talking about Audio Technica mics. 8*)

You must be thinking of the other small diaphram condensers in the AT line.

Here's a list of what they currently sell in that field:
http://audiotechnica.com/guide/type/index.html#smallCondenser

Personally, I like AT small and large diaphram condensers, but for the money
I lean towards Rode.