now i got turned onto the Shure KSM44 as being an amazing mic for a decent price. Anyone used these, and what are your thoughts. I really was leaning toward the one-trick-pony tube RODE NTK for my Grace 101's, to match tube with SS...

oh, woe is me! what mic to buy. .

:roll:

I did it! 8-)
Found me a KSM44 on E-Bay----COOL!
Just want to ask any 44 owners a couple of questions about this mic.
As far as vocalswhat should I be aware of, ie;mics characteristics?.
And for Micing guitar ampswhat should I be aware of?
Any advise is more than welcome 8-)

Eddie

Hi Kurt. I was wondering if you could give me some advice.

Hi all,
Looking for a new mic purchase primarily for vocal use. At the moment I'm stuck with a RODE NT1 and a CAD M179. They're ok but I'm ready to take the next step up. My current preamp is a Joemeek VCQ1, Mackie XDR, and i've just ordered the RNP & RNC combo.

I'm looking for a couple of flexible vocal and acoustic guitar mics and am considering the Shure KSM44, Audio-Technica AT4050, Studio Projects C3 and Studio Projects B3. Can anyone offer any insight or observations with respect to any of those in vocal and acoustic guitar applications?

For my band's studio I was planning on buying approximately 5 good ($500 and up) vocal microphones, spending 2-3 weeks testing them to find out which one would be best for our singer's voice, keeping that one, and returning the rest. Then I found out that stores don't let you return microphones because of health issues. So I have to choose one and hope to get lucky.

I'm really trying to research my next vocal mic, and the ksm44 was suggested here, but I'd like a few more impressions before I make the purchase.

Thanks, Jake

I have the chance to trade my old C414 for the new Shure KSM44. A friend of mine didn't like the Shure so I told him I would lend him my 414 and if he liked it I would consider a straight up trade with him.

Do any of you have any experience with M-S recording using the Shure ksm44 as the bi-polar mic?
I read a review that said the response from the rear in that mode was "muffled and dramatically different" (see page two para 4, on below link).

So I'm looking to buy a good vocal mic with switchable patterns for use as overheads, room mic, and experimentation. I live in NYC and don't know of a dealer that could supply all three. I suppose, from what I've heard, that the 414B-ULS isn't worth the money though I did like the one I used last year. Can anyone either recommend a dealer in the area or give advice on any of these mics?