Summary: <br> <br> <br> Audio-Technica makes two great entry-level microphones for starting podcasters: the and the . Now, they're entering the higher end range with the .<br> The BP40 is Audio-Technica's first broadcast microphone. It's a large-diaphragm dynamic microphone but also captures a broader range of sound, like a condenser microphone would.<br> By moving the mic capsule deeper into the BP40, Audio-Technica was able to integrate a pop filter into the design.<br> Instead of connecting the microphone to a stand by its bass, the uses a detached ring-mount that nicely balances the weight of the microphone.<br> <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1137887-REG/audio_technica_at8484_microphone_mount_for_bp40.html/BI/8901/KBID/10299">Audio-Technica's AT8484 custom shockmount</a> is the easiest I'm ever seen! The microphone locks in with a simple push and turn and still nicely balances the microphone.<br> The BP40 also includes a low-cut-rolloff switch to reduce anything below 80 Hz (typically rumbles caused by passing cars, bumps on the microphone, and such).<br> I was most impressed with the apparent durability of the BP40. The microphone is heavy and had a solid metal chassis.<br> I could not yet compare the BP40 with other podcasting microphones like the or . But I did like the tone and off-axis noise rejection.<br> The basic and the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1137887-REG/audio_technica_at8484_microphone_mount_for_bp40.html/BI/8901/KBID/10299">shockmount for $99</a> in summer, 2015.<br>
