Looking for first ever mic for Home recording

[mindwave_21]

Hi all! I'm looking for a good first mic. Originally, I was going to go with a Shure SM57, but I think I'm leaning towards a solid Oktava MK319 or MC012. I'll be recording acoustic guitar and vocals as well as mic traynor ycv40 tube amp in the future. Please give me any suggestions/offers. My ceiling for the mic will probably be about $100-$120 with shipping included. I came here because some stupid people on ebay keep shoving up the price above what I can get it for at an internet shop ($99.99). However, I'm looking here because I trust the opinions and the gear of people who actually do recordings and know what they're doing. Please PM me or hit up my email at
mindwave_21@yahoo.com
Thanks again for the help!

PS
suggestions on mic cables, stands, shockmounts, or any other gear pertaining to mics welcome! However, I already own an M-Audio DMP3 and have recording software for my computer.
EDIT: I've also looked at the SP B1 and 603s, but they sound a little too bright (Like a Taylor guitar. I'm looking more for a darker Martin sound), and I heard the B1 wasn't very good with vocals.

[Dragon]

Try the microphone forum! An SM57 is right out for acoustic guitar.

[mindwave_21]

No one has an Oktava MK319 they want to get off their hands?

[Richard Monroe]

The B-1 isn't my favorite vocal mic, but I'd choose ot over MC012. The MK319 isn't my favorite guitar mic, but I'd choose it over SM57. It's a pretty good vocal mic. I think the B-1 is a good compromise. The problem is- guitar and vocals present slightly different needs, so any mic to do both is a compromise.-Richie

[notbradsohner]

if nobody has a oktava that they want to sell, what does that tell you about oktavas?.................keep looking

by the way, make sure thats a studio projects b1

[brich2929]

not brad:

did you ever try a site called esnipe.com?

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I've won a few things because of it. Try it out!

[mindwave_21]

Haha, good point brad. I was thinking about that myself. Thanks for the tip brich. I think they're is some sort of ceiling price for esnipe's free trial, but I'll check it out anyways.

[tomleblanc]

have you looked into the MXL v67g? It really awesome on some male vocals, and I like it lots on acoustic too...definitely not a "bright" mic...more "dark" like what you're looking for. And it can be found easily for $90-100, brand new.

[artCROSS]

the v67 was my first mic, mainly b/c i had no idea what i was doing and it came with a free art tube mp preamp at samash. A lot of people don't like it, but at the same rate, a lot do. Will tame some harsh vocals, but seems a bit too boomy for acoustic guitar. If you position it right though, you'll be fine.