Audio-Technica has just released a microphone that I’ve been waiting on for years. The ATM450 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone. Audio-Technica makes several excellent small-diaphragm condenser mics already, but what makes this one different is its side-address design.

This is an ideal mic from the high hat and that is how it is performing for me. I appreciate the settings for this mic. My knowledge was initially built from other reviewers who obviously were not wrong in their assessment. Totally fit for purpose.

It fits into tight spaces due to its small size and side address form factor. This in conjunction with its pad and high-pass filter make it a natural choice on drums. It is easy to position along side a snare or toms and has the flexibility to pull in a clear signal--no matter how loud, from...

Robust product, Crystal clear sound, easy using. I like it, because it is small, condenser microphone. Usually the audio technica product are usuable, but this series (ATM) is very-very good. If i need quality, my choice: audio technica.

Very handy and easy to get into tight places. Good on hi-hatt and as spot mic for percussion, not bad on toms either. Not an 451 or a 421 though. But doesn't cost that much. Suffers from handling noise and low end coupling. Body of mic could be beefier to push resonant frequency lower.

sound really good on overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, hat, for me is side by side with neumann km-184 for just $200