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Audio Technica AT822 Stereo Condenser Microphone
Stereo mic that can be used in just about any situationI like the versatility of this mic but the best part is how light it is, which makes portability easy. I also really like the clean sound of the Audio Technica AT822; it makes a big difference. This is especially important when you’re recording. You’ll always want to get the right sound with the right clarity and this one delivers - especially in one on one situations.
The mount was a disappointment. I had to switch it out for one I already own. The mic sounded much better that way. I would’ve liked to see a good isolation mount come with the mic. That would’ve made a massive difference in my overall opinion.
The Verdict
In the end, I liked the mic itself but disliked the included mount. The sound is really good, especially when you use a different mount than what the AT822 came with. The mic provides a clean and bright sound that’s definitely a plus in any situation.
The Versatile AT822 Stereo Condenser Microphone
The mic itself is a great buy, it provides wonderful sound, but the mount needs work. This is the ideal mic if you already have a compatible isolation mount that you can use when needed.
The Audio Technica AT822 is an excellent microphone that hits a sweet spot between features and price. It produces extremely lifelike recordings that perfectly catch those troublesome bass sounds while maintaining crystal bright highs.
I tested this microphone by attaching it to a camcorder I used to record my nephew’s high school symphony concert. Luckily, I ran a small test before using it in a live situation and found that the included mount picked up too much noise from the camcorder. So, I swapped the included mount for an isolation mount that I had lying around. What can I say, this worked like a dream. It’s just too bad that the included mount wasn’t able to work as well. The microphone is light yet sturdy and has a nice solid feel to it.
Something that I wasn’t a fan of was the poor directional characteristics. Fortunately, I was close to my nephew’s symphony while recording. Had I been farther, the microphone would’ve had difficulty picking up the entire audio spectrum clearly without extraneous noises. I say this is nitpicking because I know there are much better directional microphones out there specifically made for this purpose. However, for this jack-of-all-trades microphone, I still would’ve liked to see better directional capabilities.
All in all, for a midrange microphone, the Audio Technica AT822 is a good buy. Its great frequency response picks up clear highs and deep bass lines. Combined with a third party isolation mount, it’s great at picking up camcorder sound. If you’re looking for a high quality directional microphone, I can’t recommend this. However, if you need a great semi-directional microphone on a decent budget, then look no further than the Audio Technica AT822.
