Better mic than Audio Technica ATR2500 for same price or cheaper ($70 on sale on Amazon)

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Hey I was just wondering, thinking about buying the Audio Technica ATR2500 but want to make sure it's a good decision and stuff so, does anyone know of a mic that is better quality than the ATR2500 or should I just stick with the ATR2500? Also if you have any opinions on weather to get the ATR2500 or not let me know! Planning on using this boom arm with it, and this shock mount, with this pop filter.

Thanks to everyone!
 
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atr2500 is like a budget at2020usb. for the price audio quality is not bad at all although build quality is of course less than the 2020. agreed the blue yeti is a good choice as well although finding shock mounts and stands for it are going to be harder. the at2020usbplus is a good upgrade if you like AT. another option would be to use the 2020 xlr option with a phantom power unit or audio interface.

again, those options are going to cost a bit more though.
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atr2500 is like a budget at2020usb. for the price audio quality is not bad at all although build quality is of course less than the 2020. agreed the blue yeti is a good choice as well although finding shock mounts and stands for it are going to be harder. the at2020usbplus is a good upgrade if you like AT. another option would be to use the 2020 xlr option with a phantom power unit or audio interface.

again, those options are going to cost a bit more though.
 
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How much would a phantom power unit/audio interface cost? Also would the mic sound better hooked up to a phantom power unit/audio interface?
 
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depends on quality honestly. there are plenty of products sub $60 like behringer mixers, various phantom power supplies, etc but most of your good quality units are a bit more such as the focusrite solo and better. xlr gives you a bit more options but usb is more convenient. a quality interface can offer a higher recording bit rate but whether that matters to you depends on what you are doing.

if you just want something easy to use and arent worried about upgrading or have a very fixed budget then the atr2500usb is not a bad option.

its cheaper yet but you might be surprised at how decent the neewer nw800 sounds. certainly a good mic for someone who isnt sure if they want to get into recording or not as you dont have to invest as much money. not the same as the 2500 or yeti (it lacks some bass) but good for the price certainly.

another mic i like is the rode nt usb although its out of budget. some good nice bass presence.

youtube recordings are available
 
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Thanks! I have pretty much just wanted to get a better mic to have one, and I like live streaming every now and then on twitch.

 
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If you can find the AT9934USB in your area that's also a decent one to take a look at. Sensor type is different (not condenser) but ADC is between the 2020USBi and 2500 with rated specs that are the same as the 2020USB+. Shares the same problem with shock mount compatibility as the blue yeti though, but there's an extra option just in case
 
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