I am not sure about the others, but I would NOT suggest the ATM25. Quite a ahwile ago I tested it doing a voice over for a comercial against aan At 3035 LD consdensor. The condensor won hands down.

The ATM25 is better suited for micing kick drums, bass cabs and the like. I just didnt have any clarity for voices compared to that cheap condensor we used.

I think both SM7 and the RE20 would be solid choices as an all-around mic for your situation, and will last you a lifetime.

Hope it helps narrow it down to two for ya.

I can say that the RE-20, properly cared for, will last a lifetime, and
can be used on all sorts of stuff. You don't have to baby it...just don't throw it against a wall or into the ocean! They are pretty much bulletproof. They make a very good mic on saxes, brass, bass, kick,etc. as well as vocals. The SM7's I have used were pretty
much a "one-trick pony" for vocals. They sound good for that, and I'm sure maybe some other applications, but that built-in foam windscreen can get funky over time, and then they get gnarly-sounding. Get the RE20- you'll never regret it!

Thanks!

The RE-20 seems to be a favorite.

I personally like the sm7 much better, but they are both good.

Just my .02 cents, but I use my Rode Broadcaster for all of my VO's and for my kick drum (just inside the front head) it sounds great for both applications. I have not had much opportunity to record sax, but I did use it for a session with bagpipes...Awesome!

It's just another alternative.

1stbaseman