overlookfran wrote: now i got turned onto the Shure KSM44 as being an amazing mic for a decent price.

great mic. a real workhorse.

arent you lucky we have so many choices! In the 500- 700 range among others;
AKG C414, Rode K2, Rode NTK, SP T3, shure KMS 44 (and 32), blue dragon fly, baby bottle- so many more...

true true...

im still feelin the NTK since it gets raved about and its tube. I got the Grace 101's coming tomorrow, and I'm thinkin the tube mic with those Super-transparent pres might be the best bet...

overlookfran wrote: true true...

im still feelin the NTK since it gets raved about and its tube. I got the Grace 101's coming tomorrow, and I'm thinkin the tube mic with those Super-transparent pres might be the best bet...

Hi,
The NTK (cardioid only) is very present and smooth indeed and specially so on the male voice. However, if you can afford to muscle an additional 700, the K2 is by far the best (beats almost all 3K titans) offering dual diaphragm and variable multipattern control.

so why doesnt Rode charge as much? or, more importantly, why doesnt everyone in the world own a Rode? haha

overlookfran wrote: so why doesnt Rode charge as much? or, more importantly, why doesnt everyone in the world own a Rode? haha

If this is for your own vocals, I'd try before I buy. Other mics to consider are the AT 4047 and the Shure SM7.