Right now I'm using an AT3035 and an AKGC1000 for overheads. I'm in need of some new mics. I'm looking for some small diaphragm condensers for under 300 bucks. I'm thinking about buying a RODE NT2-A to replace the 3035 (vocals, room, acoustic guitar). I'm also looking at a bluebird.

Looking for opinions from folks here re their experiences with good fig-8 condensers, in particular Sennheiser MKH30 and Schoeps MK8.

Folks,

Please can you someone suggest me a good small diaphragm condenser mic.

Hay yews guise -

Like a lot of you, I am a newbie at some things and an old hand at others. My question du jour is about large vs small diameter condenser mic's; when would I best use one style, and when the other? I am operating on the cheap; the mic's in question are the SP B1's vs C4's.

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.

I want to pick up a couple of small diaphram condensers for home tracking into a 002 rack with the stock preamps. Most of the tracks will have vocals x 2-3, bass, synth and percussion as well.
The acoustic style will be fingerstyle/ fingerpicking (bare finger-no nail) on some high-endinstruments.
Please give me some direction among the choices in this price range.

Just curious. I couldn't find anything in the archives.

I've found Groove Tubes makes a couple (GT33/GT44), but I can't really find any info on them on the 'net or anyone who's used them. They're reasonably priced at least.

I am looking to buy one (maybe a matched pair?) primarily for recording acoustic instruments and wondered if you could help me understand the various polar plots that I have seen.

For example AVENSON AUDIO STO-2 shows this plot (from Mercenary):

Hi everyone,

I've been looking for a pair of small diaphragm condensers that would work well with an acoustic guitar and for drums overheads.

Some people have suggested the SM81's for me. Any alternatives I should consider? They are within my budget, no problem, but I wonder if they are the best option (they seem to be a studio staple around here).

Thanks.