AKG C3000 vs. Rode NT1

[Brad]

I have heard (and read on this BBS) many good things about each of these mics. They cost about the same, and I can't decide which one to get. Can somebody sway me one way or the other?
Thanks!
P.S. I will be using the mic only for vocals.

[This message has been edited by Brad (edited 07-19-1999).]

[BigKahuna]

Unfortunately, I can't compare it to the Rode, but I vote for the AKG C3000 for vocals over just about anything.
I use both a C3000 and an Oktava MK219 for vocals and there is no comparison. The warmth and clarity of the C3000 is far superior to the MK219.

[tony moore]

if i'm not mistaken, they're different animals. isn't a c3000 a small diaghram as compared to the large diaghram rode nt1 and 2? if i could only buy one, i'd go for the rode. hope this helps,

tony

[Brad]

Actually, they are both large diaphram, both gold sputtered. One main difference is that the C3000 has switchable polar patterns.
That would make it better for instrument micing, but I only need a mic for vocals. I am leaning towards the Rode for this reason.

[Rourke]

I have the RODE NT1. The sound it captures from vocals or mic'd instruments is both crisp and clear. I am not familiar with the other mic so I can't comment on it. I am, however, very satisfied with the RODE.