Audio-Technica AT4041 vs sE Electronics sE8 Shoot Out!

[@camonzongo]

Just ordered a pair of SE 8s, before watching your video though. I feel validated on my purchase. I plan to use them for a voice-piano recital setup. I hope I can do a good job, I don't have a lot experience with mixers. Thanks for the video and the good audio samples.

[@Pixelproaudio]

Thanks for watching, and we're glad you found it useful! The sE8's are a good set of mics. The other thing you can do is evaluate the other parts of your signal chain; the interface and DAW. You can always upgrade with music production and recording!

[@daniannaci3258]

Been listening to a lot of stereo mic demonstrations using acoustic guitar. Your fresh approach had me sit up and take notice. The sound really drew me in. Who would of thought a novel change in microphone placement could result in communicating the performance more effectively?

[@Pixelproaudio]

Thank you!

[@zaim_ipek]

Great comparison. I really like both these mics. I think it would be good to have a pair of both for the versatility.

[@watchtheskies]

The SE8s sounded wonderful on the acoustic guitar, I really liked the definition in the mid range, I tend to like to record most things without a hyped high end, I prefer to add a little sizzle with EQ and saturation in the mix to sweeten the sound if needed, I thought your new mic positions sounded very nice 😁

[@gabrieljonquieres3148]

AT seem like having an emphasis at 2K instead se8 seem more linear in that region but have a nice small 8-10K boost that give a gentle sparkle and seem more true, with less distorsion

[@MrHamit64]

I want a pare of 4041s. They are the parent to the AT-8022 stereo mic. Which I have. What I do like of the SE8 is the 159 DB SPL.

[@pangyre]

A thought: The AT4041 might be better on acoustic in a mix. I agreed with all your thoughts on the two.

[@matthewleger5605]

Thanks for this!!!

[@chuckh5491]

Yes, nice stereo work. 👍

[@MrHamit64]

Hay the guitar sounds like the 1 in Avril Lavigne's Tomorrow. That's trak 7 on her LEt Go CD. Well could be a Blu Ray disk now as they re did it in 48 KHZ 24 bits HD. It's the track wher she sounds hot.

[@michaelyolch79]

But how can I trust your audio opinions when your commentary is 5 times louder than the rest of your video? HAHA!

[@TheArkman247]

sm7b now?

[@Pixelproaudio]

Yeah buddy! -David

[@Pixelproaudio]

Stay tuned for a studio upgrade video!