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Originally Posted by Rudy4
You might want to consider other options; both the AT2020 and Rode M5 mics use back charged electret elements. Those particular capsules have taken second place in the order of mic design in the past. I suspect the back charged electret is why the M5 is often said to have a higher self noise level than other similarly priced LDCs.
Either may be fine, but just don't jump into a particular mic based on pedigree or price. As an example, the AT2020 is a well-respected mic but it's capsule is firmly in the medium diaphragm size designation. It's always assumed that the AT2020 is an LDC based on the looks of the mic.
Just a thought.
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I didn't realize the AT2020 was medium diaphragm. So I'm guessing it's 3/4"? I routinely do audio post for a podcast where the voice talent uses an AT2020. I think it does very well as a voice over mic. It could be smoother, but it's more than adequate. Audio-Technica tends to offer a lot of value.
That said, Rode has been competing with mics many times their price since they started. I still remember when they hit the scene with the original NT1. It was competing with the U87...and while it was a little rougher around the edges...it was a $200 mic that was coming darn close to the $1800 (at the time) studio standard.