Take a look at the Studio Projects mics. They have a tube mic for under $600. Doc

Divo,

The audiotechnica stuff is excellent. Absolutely clear and clean, with a great sound. You could just go and buy any of their large diaphragm models and I promise you'll be thrilled. Or see if your local dealer will let you take a few different mikes to try, with the understanding that you'll keep only one and return the rest. That's what I did - the audiotechnica 4033 beat all others hands down, including an AKG 414 [for my cello, anyway] so that's the one I kept. This was several years ago, and now the 4033 is pretty much all I use for everything.

--Ethan

I second what Ethan says about the ATM 4033 however it does not have switchable patterns. I have had a pair of 4033's for 7 or 8 years now and they are great mics. Divo, you don't need to be concerned about buying ATM products. They are very well built and the company is very reputable and provides excellent customer service. The AT 4050 has switchable omnii, figure 8 and cardioid patterns and a 12dB hpf at 80 Hz. $500 with a shock mount. Kurt

I didn't realize the 4050 was that cheap. My old buddy George had one and we used it for lots of stuff, sounded very "true".
Just got my SP B-1 condensers. I can't wait to put them through the paces. Doc

Doc,
I may be mistaken about the price. I should have said 500 to 1000 The facts come from a Rycote CDrom I have with mic facts.. Kurt

The first one I bought I paid $600. The other two were something like $1050.

Yes, At4050 is a monster! I use it daily!!

Did some quick research Kurt,

"Congratulations! You have just received the guaranteed lowest price for
the AUD AT4050 SM from ...

Item Number: AUD AT4050 SM
Description: Audio-Technica AT4050 Studio Mic with AT8449 Shock Mount

Our Price: $479.97"

Not a bad price for a great mic (if anybody wants to find this price check the big online retailers, it's one of them).
Doc

I will be checking out the Audio technics mics this Friday.

Thanks Guys..

Originally posted by Doc@BeefyTreats.com:
Did some quick research Kurt,

"Congratulations! You have just received the guaranteed lowest price for
the AUD AT4050 SM from ...

Item Number: AUD AT4050 SM
Description: Audio-Technica AT4050 Studio Mic with AT8449 Shock Mount

Our Price: $479.97"

Not a bad price for a great mic (if anybody wants to find this price check the big online retailers, it's one of them).
Doc

Doc;
I wouldn't mind at all if you posted that link! :D Kurt

Ok, I will give you a hint. The website has the initials "ams" and ".com" in the title. :D Doc