IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro vs Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser
Get the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro. The IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro wins Low-End Reach and High-End Reach. It is also the cheaper of the two...
The Ruling
IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro or Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser? Get the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro.
The IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro wins Low-End Reach and High-End Reach. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $160.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro | Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 6.5/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5.1/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro
All-in-one USB microphone with integrated interface controls for creator and live-stream workflows.
On paper the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro takes frequency response (20Hz-20kHz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $160.00.
Leads on
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Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz80Hz-16kHz
Wider frequency response captures more of the audible spectrum, from deep bass to airy highs.
Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser
Broadcast-style microphone designed for vocal capture, podcasting, and treated streaming setups.
It gives up frequency response to the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro. That costs $160.00 more than the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Sample Rate 96kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
The Record
9 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro and Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser?
The largest gap is frequency response, where the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro leads — 20Hz-20kHz against 80Hz-16kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 2 specs, including sample rate and bit depth. Two microphones from IK Multimedia and Audio-Technica, each taking a different approach to sound character and pickup pattern.
Which is better for streaming, IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro or Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser?
Get the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro. The IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro wins Low-End Reach and High-End Reach. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $160.
Is the Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser worth the extra $160 over the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro?
The Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser costs $329.00 against $169.00, a difference of $160. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.