Audio-Technica AT2035 vs Rode NT1

You get this nice little shock mount. You get a plastic version of the 5.8 to 3.8 inch microphone stand adapter

In fact, I love this microphone I think it's fantastic But let me go ahead and tell you a couple pros and cons and really who this microphone would sh...

It worked GREAT!, awesome deep sound, when gaming, my friends told me I sounded crisp and clear, and I could have it 2 feet away from my face and it would pick up my sound(and some keyboard) with no issues. for the money I was really happy with it. Then, 3 weeks later, it died. Just like that, it gave up

Less than 6 months in and out of nowhere, the noise floor became absolutely atrocious...to the point where there was no point to record with it because all you hear is static and pops

I was skeptical about this mic for high-end audio work. Lately, looking for good condenser mics is difficult, because so many people review these "budget" mics for various podcast or YouTube/Twitch uses, and while they are happy with results, would those same budget mics work well in a small production studio? Unlike the social media uses, I'm looking for something that when in a properly conditioned room, does it capture a neutral response, have head room and provide little coloration? I can say with this mic, all YES. For the price, this provides a very neutral color with little debit where it counts for most midrange instruments and vocalists. In fact, compared to some other mics in the studio, I actually prefer this for baritone-to-alto singers because of the clarity

Next tighten the screws to make it all level. Perfect. Okay now connecting the XLR to my Scarlett Focusrite 2i2 audio interface. Also a very important...