Audio-Technica AT4053b Review

Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

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Audio-Technica
  • Dialog Boompole Microphone
  • Transformerless Circuitry
  • AT4053b-EL Hypercardioid Head Capsule
  • Switchable High-Pass Filter
  • Additional Capsules Available
  • -10 dB Pad
  • Direct-Coupled Balanced Output
  • AT4900b-48 Body

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Audio-Technica AT4053b. For example, 90% of 38 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Audio-Technica AT4053b have given positive feedback.

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Value for money
90% of users are satisfied, based on 38 reviews
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Sound quality
100% of users are satisfied, based on 38 reviews
Average Rating (782 ratings)
86%
B&H Photo Video ( 120 ratings )
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86%
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Guitar Center ( 2 ratings )
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Musicians Friend ( 1 ratings )
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

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A fantastic choice for a microphone

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Jun 24, 2014

Reviewed by Tim the filmmaker on B&H Photo Video

I use this michrophone out in the field for recording in a boom capacity. The sound quality is the same with and without wind. It records sound as if you are in someones living room. For the price, the quality, and the performance... this product is a must purchase!

Well worth the price!

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Jan 16, 2020

Reviewed by John on B&H Photo Video

Exceptional quality. Exceptional sound. If you are into professional audio or serious amateur, you will not be disappointed with this mic.

Fulfilled everything everyone said about this microphone

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Jan 3, 2023

Reviewed by Simon on B&H Photo Video

I've been using cheaper overhead mics for my video production company for years . . . generally, the audio was good, but never crisp . . . this mic has changed everything! Professional, tight, clear microphone. This is a pro mic and at a great price.

Perfect for Educational Purposes

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Dec 17, 2012

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

We purchased this microphone for our teen broadcasting class in our high school. It is perfect...excellent quality and easy to work with for our news broadcasts. I highly recommend it!!

Great mic.

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Aug 6, 2017

Reviewed by Benjamin on B&H Photo Video

Great sounding mic. Very sensitive as well as natural sounding. Compliments my CS-3e well for indoor scenes. I will buy another if I ever need stereo.

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Great sound at much lower cost.

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Nov 15, 2020

Reviewed by Richard on B&H Photo Video

Great sound for great $$$. Considerably less expensive than its competition and sounds nice. The sound I got from it took EQ well. Pair it with the Rycote Softie-Lite 21 Fur Screen Kit (21 mm), a nice boom pole and you'll be a happy camper.

Great Mic!

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

May 14, 2011

Reviewed by Samuel on B&H Photo Video

I really love this microphone. It's light and the quality of sound is great.

Excellent Fidelity

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Oct 12, 2020

Reviewed by Timothy R on B&H Photo Video

The AT4053b was the right choice to upgrade our audio recording capabilities. Sound is crisp, sharp, clean, and precise.

The best

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Sep 27, 2015

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great sound

Big upgrade from shotgun mic

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Kit 2 Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Kit 2

May 9, 2022

Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video

Can't believe how long it took me to learn that shotguns aren't a good choice for interior dialogue. Upgraded to the 4053b from an NTG 2 and haven't looked back.

Great mic

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Sep 11, 2018

Reviewed by Vicki on B&H Photo Video

Creates a nice natural sound with not too much echo indoors. We have a sound shield which helps bring it down even more for voice overs

Incredible sound quality

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Nov 5, 2013

Reviewed by DancingThroughLIfe on B&H Photo Video

Crisp, rich audio. Well-built, comes with a nice case.

Nice Mic for indoor boom use.

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Sep 22, 2020

Reviewed by Steven on B&H Photo Video

Really nice mic for indoor use. I haven't use it much yet but did some testing and it sounds great. Very well made. Looking forward to recording more with it.

Sounds amazing

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Oct 27, 2021

Reviewed by Joshua on B&H Photo Video

This sounds amazing and will elevate your sound!

Incredible sound

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Sep 12, 2019

Reviewed by Darryl on B&H Photo Video

At first I was nervous about the price but now I see that its worth the price.

Great quality for the price!

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Kit 2 Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Kit 2

Feb 9, 2022

Reviewed by Chris on B&H Photo Video

Great quality for the price! I would recommend to anyone recording in a studio room!

I didn't know that my shotgun could be so much better.

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Kit 2 Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Kit 2

Dec 27, 2021

Reviewed by Chris on B&H Photo Video

Great sound for an amazing little package.

My first indoor mic!

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Jun 22, 2019

Reviewed by Mikhail on B&H Photo Video

I was surprised with the audio quality of this one! Better than using the lav track! :)

Pretty Good

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

Jul 28, 2010

Reviewed by vger on B&H Photo Video

Works well sounds good, but it's very susceptible to handling noise.

Hypercardioid Mic

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

May 14, 2012

Reviewed by Mathieu C. on B&H Photo Video

Like the sound.

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