Mic to complement sm57?

[bdmulvey]

I'm starting up a small home recording setup.. plan to use a couple mics into a Mackie 1202 then to the computer. Right now I use a Shure SM-57.. but I'm looking to expand a bit with another quality mic that would compliment the 57 well. Under $200 sounds good. Looking at stuff from Oktava and Rode.. any ideas anyone?

[bdmulvey]

Mainly electric and acoustic guitars, and vocals. Looking for something that I could do drum micing as well in the future.

[Buck62]

Either the Rode NT-1 or the AKG C3000.
Can't beat em' for the money.

[BigKahuna]

What kind of instruments would you record with this new microphone?

[BigKahuna]

I would use the sm57 for your guitar amp.
If you can budget for a small diaphragm condensor mic like Oktava MC012, that would work best for acoustic guitar.
For the vocals you should have a large diaphragm condensor. I think Oktava MC319 is in your price range, maybe a little higher but not too much. I have the MC219 and like it very much.
Just so I'm not pushing just Oktava ... AKG C3000 and AT 4033 are great mics, but I think around $350.
You will also need a phantom power supply for any condensor mics. I'm not sure if your Mackie 1202 has that or not (?).

Anyway, hope that helps

[bdmulvey]

Thanks for the help dudes.

[Buck62]

Just so you know....
The AKG C3000 and Rode NT-1 are only $199 at Musicians Friend, not $350 as mentioned above.
Sounds like "under $200" to me!

[Dougie Johnson]

Check out Oktava mics at www.soundroom.com
If you decide on an Oktava, this is the place to buy it from!

[Sir Lee]

I Paid Three For The Rode And Still Have No Complaints