One versatile mic or 2 contrasting mics

[Doink]

I will soon be buying my first LDC (FINALLY!). Of course I plan on going up to the local recording store and going through the lot, following Mr. Gersts testing techniques.
I don't think I can afford more than $200 or so total, thus limiting my options.
But I was just wondering what most of you would do in this situation. Would you rather have 1 versatile mic (ala C1) or 2 different mics that compliment and contrast eachother (such as the B1 and V67).
I'm leaning towards the latter. Your thoughts?

I'm pretty much set on SDC's and dynamics.

[apl]

Hey, Doink.

Picked up my first condenser, a Rode NT3 from GC for $100 on clearance. I took it over to a friend's studio and he liked it better than his $400 LD. I think the normal street price is around $180.

Please give it a listen at

http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthr...hreadid=118387

Please leave a comment there on the mix.

Can you post a link to Mr Gerst's techniques?

Thanks,

apl

[Doink]

Your link is dead.

I'm sure the NT3 will be one of the many I'll look at. If I can get it for $100, it will get more consideration. So if it were the regular $180, would you still rather have that than 2 $100 mics?

[apl]

Originally posted by Doink
Your link is dead.

I'm sure the NT3 will be one of the many I'll look at. If I can get it for $100, it will get more consideration. So if it were the regular $180, would you still rather have that than 2 $100 mics?

The link is back up! Please do give it a listen and post your feedback! Sorry 'bout that.

http://homerecording.com/bbs/showth...threadid=118387

IMHO, it's better to have one way good mic than two mediocres, and I think it's pretty much essential to have a good condenser in a hobby studio, especially for vox.