Audio-Technica AT2040 vs. Rode Podmic - The $99 microphone showdown!

The brand new Audio-Technica AT2040 is brand new to the market. This large diaphragm hypercardioid dynamic microphone is unique. In this video we test it against the Rode Podmic. These $99 microphones are direct competitors. Which one will come out on top?! Chapter Markers: 00:00 - AT2040 vs. Rode Podmic 00:54 - Introducing our competitors 01:18 - Get HEADPHONES! 01:37 - The AT2040 04:12 - The details 05:00 - The Podmic Off-Axis Rejection 05:26 - The AT2040 Off-Axis Rejection 06:12 - The case for the dynamic mic 07:07 - The Tap Test 07:52 - Why care about the look of the mic? 09:10 - Plosive Test Watch this video next: Mission - Help VO talent use YouTube to connect socially with their potential customers through content creation and interaction! ⭐️The Show Notes!⭐️ Connect with Rick via Social Media ??STUDIO GEAR!! ?? AUDIO GEAR Adobe Audition UA Apollo Twin interface Manly VoxBox preamp Mogami Gold XLR cables Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Mic Shure KSM 32 Large Diaphram Mic Whisper Room Isolation Booth Shure Super 55 Sennheiser EW100G3 wireless Lav Video Gear Canon M50 ii Canon x11 Nikon D3100 Neewer 660 lights Connectivity Skype Source Connect Zoom iPdtl Phone Patch #XLR