Audio Technica BP4025 for atmos?

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Has anyone had a chance to try this mic?

How does it compare to a Rode Nt4?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 18 '11 at 23:37

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I recently acquired a BP4025 and love it to bits. It's way ahead of the NT4. The BP4025 is rich, sensitive (low noise) with a very pleasing stereo image. I bought it for a field recording trip to Cambodia and it proved to be ideal for the ambient recording I was using it for.

My NT4 sounds brittle and harsh by comparison.

answered Apr 18 '11 at 23:37

analoghell

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btw BP4025 fits nicely into a Rycote Baby Ball Gag - a much lighter and more practical solution than a full blimp. – analoghell May 15 '11 at 02:00
That's the 21mm model, yes? – Joe Griffin May 15 '11 at 18:30
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@joe i got the "Rycote 011 002" which is 22mm. Fits snugly in that so I think the 21mm might be a very tight fit. – analoghell May 16 '11 at 19:11
Ah, thanks. The specs on Audio-Technica's site say the mic is 21mm in diameter, but I guess I'll try the 22mm model. – Joe Griffin May 16 '11 at 19:29
Aha, looks like the 21mm and 22mm models have been replaced by a 21/22mm model.
Verry interesting.
– Joe Griffin May 16 '11 at 19:34

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered May 13 '11 at 14:59

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I have one and it's great value-for-money. Robust build, low self-noise, rich sound.

Wrote a lengthy review of it on the blog part of my site, with some sample recordings:

http://www.soundsurvey.org.uk/index.php/survey/blog_comments/1081/

Note re. Rode blimp - the BP4025 does fit into the blimp, but it's not a good idea to walk around for long with the mic mounted inside. The BP4025 has a head-heavy design, and the swaying motion of you walking can make it work its way loose of the suspension.

answered May 13 '11 at 14:59

LondonSounds

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