OK, I am rather excited even though it is only a 50 dollar mic. I can not wait to get it in. I currently am using (well sorta using aka in the box but mine) an M audio Delta 44, and a Yamaha 12 channel mixer with phantom power. Do you think the signal is going to be too soft using just the mixer with no preamp? I do want a preamp and I guess that is the next thing on the list.

ive searched the wholllee forum, i have.
i was considering purchasing a AKG c1000, and i was almost ready to do it, but than i came here and was totally turned down! i read over and over, "DONT BUY A C1000, THEY'RE OVERRATTED!"
so now i dont know what to do!

Curious as to anyone's opinions or advice. Will be used mainly for recording vocals and acoustic guitar.

In the $300 range, I've been looking at:

RODE NT1000
AKG C3000B
Shure KSM27
SM Pro Audio MC03
Marshall MXLV69

In the $200 range, I've been looking at:

AKG C2000B
Studio Projects C1
MAudio Luna

Im using a Shure SM57 to record my guitar amp, and I have a SM58 to record vocals. I want to go with a budget condenser mic because, I'm told, theyre much better at recording.

My ex girlfriend sold my ol Sure Ksm27 and i never had a chance to use it. its in a range of 299.. i saw an AKG c3000b for the same price. I ask you... . . Which is better?
I also like the way the Blue mics look . ... ... this also has me wondering . ... should i go ahead and save a few more hundred and try one of the blue bad boys?

Ok, before I launch into my question, I want to let you guys know that I did read the AT4033 vs AT4040 thread, and tried to find as much info that was already posted before starting a new thread... I don't want to waste time re-debating, but I have a specific question.

Can any of you give any tips on the best condenser mic to use for heavy growling vocals, an example would be, Chester Bennington from Linkin Park or maybe something in the likes of Phil Anselmo from Pantera, or Chad Gray from Mudvayne.

Thx

ARGH! I just discovered this condenser mic that connects DIRECTLY via USB...weeks after spending way too much on a firewire audio interface, microphones, etc. It looks as though this might have met my needs...for a fraction of the cost...I can't imagine that the sound is comparable...but who knows? Has anyone bought and used this thing?

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Hey guys, you may want to throw this one into Budget Gear but I'll try it here first.

I'm looking to spend $300-$600 on a large diaphragm condenser mic and would love some advice. The main use will be for vocals, but of course I want something versatile to use on amps, acoustic guitars etc.

My studio is looking to add a pair of small diaphragm condensers to our "closet". Probably the two biggest uses they will have will be as overhead/room mics or for acoustic guitar/instruments. But they should as versatile as possible.