Audio Technica ATM350 Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Microphone?

August 4, 2008 at 03:06 AM · Has anyone tried the Audio Technica ATM350 Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Microphone? I am looking for a mic that is easy to put on/remove from my violin for concerts with a band. I haven't had much experience playing amplified so I'm not sure what to look for. My violin is a nice one (so I don't want to put anything on it that can't be removed) and I'd like for it to sound as natural as possible. Also, can playing amplified at high volumes do any damage to the instrument?

Thanks,

Hollis

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Jason Hwang

August 6, 2008 at 11:02 PM · I believe the DPA mic is superior. Mounts behind the bridge like a mute. Better quality and more gain and transparency than the Audio Technica.

Check it out: http://www.dpamicrophones.com/

Good luck!

Jim W. Miller

August 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM · "I haven't had much experience playing amplified "

In case you don't already do it, tie your cable around your belt so when the cable gets stepped on or snagged it doesn't break your violin.

Hollis Roberts

August 7, 2008 at 03:52 AM · Good tip! Thanks ;-)

Yonatan Weisbrod

February 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM ·

Anyone have experience using the ATM350? Suggested preamps?

Robert Spear

March 1, 2009 at 02:00 PM ·

This seems to be a stale thread, but an interesting topic. There are many good, small, clip-on microphones out there, and one sounds about as bad as another. My personal feelings about amplified violins aside, I can tell you from my recording experience that no microphone, no matter how exquisitely made, can accurately reproduce the violin. There is so much lost that in my view the quality of any close-miked violin doesn't really matter. If you have a fine violin, don't take it out on band gigs and clip hardware to it. Buy a cheap beater for this kind of use.

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