Hello!

i've been reading on user comments on the top microphones available today. i missing two particular contenders. has anyone had the chance to compare these with todays bests? (eg. ELA M 251, C12, U47, C800G etc):

-Brauner VM1 Klaus Heyne Edition (this one supposed to rock, and it has nothing to do with the original VM1)

-Brauner VMA

Some mics are good for at least two different uses. Some are good as vocal and OH mics, others as OH and AMP, or AMP and vocal,... whatever. Which could be a good deal in order to satisfy these 3 different recording situations, or at least 2 of them.

I currently have a Blue 8-Ball and an Oktava MK-319 that I use for vocals and use a GT Brick for my pre. I must say that I'm not fully satisfied with either of these. Luckily, I got them both really cheap!

I want to step up to a mic for about $1000-$2000. No more entry level large condenser mics. I want a keeper. I dont need all the patterns in my project studio, just for vocals. First thoughts are a Neumann TLM 193 or equivalent. I keep getting told just to buy a U87, but I cant seem to justify the expense if I dont have a use all of the mics patterns. Led Zeppelin/Zebra style vocals.

perhaps this is a tired topic, but my searches didnt bring up too much.

This is going to sound like a complete joke to most of the people on the forum but I would like some advice before a purchase a new mic.

What would be a good vocal mic to purchase for around $500 if you have any suggestions that are more I'm open to waiting a little longer to purchase one to save up the money but try not to go over $1000 and tell me why i should wait to get that one over one that is around 500 dollars one mic that i was looking at was 600 it was the AKG c4000 what do you think of this one?

I'm an acoustic guitarist/singer looking for that one mic... I guess I did somthing wrong because my last post was removed *shrug* Anyway I'm trying again. I can spend 1-2 grand and I'd be using it through an mbox with pro tools. Thanks

I just got a G5 mac with Pro Tools and the Mbox. I do acoustic recordings alone. Guitar, Vocals, and a little acoustic percussion/shakers. So it's pretty simple. but I'm wondering where to go from here. can anyone recommend a good acoustic/vocal mic? I read the monitor post and I know I should get some soon as I'm using headphones.

I'm going to pick up a new vocal mic soon to be used on male rock/blues. I'm looking in the $500 - $1000 range. If it helps, the preamps I've got to chose from are the Focusrite ISA428 and Vintech 1272. Will also probably try using with acoustic instruments and distant mic for kick drum.
Regards,
Joe