Best Condenser Mic Around $500?

**chessparov** · 04-01-2006

Like Harvey Gerst, I'm a fan of the Studio Projects T3.

Chris

**basstracker7769** · 04-17-2006

OKtava Mk219 modified by Michael Joly mic cost used around 75 to 100 and the mod is 150 so for about 500 you could have a pair
oktavamod.com This guy does a great job and turn around time is super fast like three to five days

**kidvybes** · 04-17-2006

Originally Posted by chessparov

Like Harvey Gerst, I'm a fan of the Studio Projects T3.

Chris

...I second (or third as it would be) that recommendation...often found on eBay clean/used for around $300-350 as here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Studio-Projects-...QQcmdZViewItem
...can't beat that!...Studio Projects best (IMHO)...

**lancebug** · 04-17-2006

Originally Posted by ermghoti

They must've dried up. Best deal is back to $399 on eBay.

Retailers that have refurbs generally have them come and go. I would just keep checking every day or two til they have something. WWBW (or music 123) seems to deal a lot in b-stocks and refurbs. You might try them if they normally stock the 4050 (i have no idea if they do). I did score a Hartke Attack bass preamp pedal new from 8th street new for around $50 recently. It evidently was intended to be a demo. When it arrived it came in this giant heavy box. They had shipped it mounted in this giant steel display that they got from Hartke! It didnt appear that they had ever displayed it. I can blame them as the whole thing appeared embarassingly stupid. Cool gizmo for $50 though.

**BigRay** · 04-29-2006

AT 4050.

AT 4050

AT 4050.

nothing will touch it in that price range. Nothing.

**soundchaser59** · 04-30-2006

Well, I voted for the Shure, but AT is what went thru my mind before I clicked on the link and saw the choices in the poll..... just be aware that you can also get a Beyer M130 ribbon for that price.....

**tangerine** · 05-21-2006

sE 2200 A it comes with a 2 year manufactory warranty. They sound bloody lovely for the price...........

**roadwarrior** · 05-21-2006

Since I'm assuming you don't wish to pony up for an additional $100 I'll go with a recommend on the Rode NT2000. This is the "Swiss Army Knife" of microphones as far as "non tube" condensers. It is about as good as mics get in so many regards. Not to mention the non exsistant self noise, this baby is dead quiet. Rich with a wide open airy high end. With the infinitely adjustable pattern adjustment and rolloff characteristics it is a born winner. Solid as any Neuman I've had my hands on. It is basically their "no compromise" mic. I preferred the K2 for other reasons, but as I said it will cost you an additional hundred bucks new.