I will be purchaseing the final mic for my collection this week, maybe as early as tomorrow night.I own 3 sm 57's an sm 58,an sm 48 and a shure BG4.1. This new Mic will be either a Akg c 3000 or a Rode NT1. It's primary uses will be for a "live" room overhead and for vocals.I record on a cassette 238 tascam, a 246 tascam and a 388 tascam with no plans to upgrade as these decks ars more than adequate for my needs. I'm a hobbiest that wants the best large diaphragm mic for these applications for the least amount of money.Thanks in advance