Audio Technica AT2010 vs Rode M2

Comparison of two handheld condenser mics to see which is better.
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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Blind Comparison
01:43 - Proximity Effect Test
02:03 - Plosive Rejection Test
02:30 - Handling Noise Rejection Test
02:57 - Background Noise Rejection
03:15 - Conclusion
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[@stevefreegard6406]

M2 is so much nicer IMO.

[@MrNicknayme]

The Audio-Technica AE 5400 is the mic to check, og you want a good condenser. Better than the d:facto!

[@JohnC_EuroLegions]

The M2 sounds much better to my ears

[@slawsonscot]

I’ve used an M2 into a TC Mic Mechanic for years and loved it. Only issue is that the internal capsule Mount is so incredibly flimsy that I’ve had to do a bodge repair job on three of them over the years and whilst they have been used weekly they have been treated gently. Great mics tho!

[@adamseaborne5251]

I would send the Rode back to them mine came with a ten year warranty in the UK. You are right the capsule mount is too flimsy in my opinion.

[@slawsonscot]

@@adamseaborne5251 yeah I contemplated sending them back but we use them every week in a church context and can't really be without them, so the repair job did the trick. I'd actually do the same to every new one I bought as it gives it much more longevity. a couple of elasticated loom bands wrapped round the mic element and two upright pins and it holds it all much more securely.

[@jamalarakian4189]

me too. i wrap it with hair rubber@@slawsonscot

[@techmed-rainer]

Hey Bandrew, I hope you're doing well! The easy part was to guess which mic was which because the AT2010 makes it so easy to recognize those exaggerated higher frequencies (which I find a bit annoying to be honest). It's not always the case, but here I agree with you in every single point of your conclusion. For me it's a no-brainer which one to chose for voice / vocal recording, it's the M2.

[@The-Skyking]

Commenting before I know the answer. I like Mic A. It's fuller and sounds like it covers a wider range of frequencies. EDIT: And wow, I didn't NOT expect the Rode to sound that nice and full. Usually they are a little too bright and not that full sounding.

[@bonhommevincent4202]

Ihave the m2 since covid time and... It s the winner. but in the blind test, it was not my choice. I think it s because i don't hear it when i use it. Thank' a lot for your review and it's a good way to make comparaison test like this one.

[@moamenhelmy9510]

Can you do full review for Audio-technica ATM71O ?

[@gillythekid]

I prefer the AT2010 but tbh I’m not a fan of either of them. The rode is a little muddy and lacking the clarity in the upper frequencies that I expect from a condenser, but then the AT2010 is pushing too far in the other direction and sounds a bit grating and unpleasant

[@billweaver2549]

Yeah have to admit I had them pegged the other way around, just cause Rode does have some history of bright mics. I suspect like many I initially preferred Mic B but quickly grew to prefer A as B got fatiguing

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@AnthonyDunstan]

the rode m2 fails in upper mid clarity for me. i guessed it too, fwiw. thanks for the video. to me to rode sound muddy in upper mids, i lose word pronunciation and i lose suspension of reality as it seems to be weak mostly in this freq range.

[@jamalarakian4189]

i have M.2 used it for 2 years. but for my voice it too warm and damp my voice. so i stick with AKG D5 which easier to control and make my voice cut tru mix better

[@gardenatv]

M2 and i TRUST RODE EVER , better also even in Shure microphone

[@matovrecords115]

"At is the winner" While talking to the M2 :D it's obvious that the m2 is better.

[@jamalarakian4189]

i think microphone review should include singing. not just talking. they perform differently

[@Psyko_Blood]

Overall for me the M2 is better :D But in Backround noise.. idk but the AT2010 was for me a tick better.. or is it my ears ? XD There was no hall in the keys.. idk its so quiet to hear xD

[@lompochorsleys]

I like A much better. I guess that's good since I have the Rode, but never use it.

[@WyattOShea]

:)