Which Mic To Buy

[dan]

Im looking for a great mic to use for general purposes (micing amps and vocals) for use with a roland VS recorder. My budget can free up about $100 maybe a little more. What kind (brand and model) of mic would work the best, quality wise, for the money?
Ive also heard alot about the SM-57's. Can you tell me about these mics and if they may be right for my use.

 

[Fishmed]

Buying a NEW multi purpose mic for around $100, the SM75 would be the best one to get.

 

[jitteringjim]

If you can scrounge $199, Marshall has a new large diaphragm condenser. I haven't read any reviews on it, but for the money I don't think you could go wrong (IMHO). - My large condenser serves as an all purpose mic, & I wouldn't hesitate to spend the cash again.

 

[Raj]

The descriptions of the newer Roland VS series in catalogs like musicians friend suggest that these units have "mic modeling" that use the sm 57 or Roland D series mics as standard inputs. I'd bet there is more info available at the Roland website.