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Go with an AT4040 or a Shure KSM27 in that price range. I personally like the dmp3 but you could get a pretty big step up by going with a Groove Tubes Brick or an FMR RNP.

I've got a Beta 52 and I really like it. I think you will get what you pay for.

When you have a $2k range, you open up a wide range of possibilities...Avalon, Sebatron, API, Daking, Neve, Vintech, Pendulum, Great River, John Hardy, and the list goes on. That's where a lot of the big boys start.

No offense at all to anyone who uses and likes Nady mics, but... If you have $300 to spend, don't get a Nady. There is a HUGE difference between a Nady and something like the KSM27 and the AT4040. You could actually bring a ksm27 or at4040 to a commercial studio and find a use for it...

Haven't used that dbx model but from my experience you can usually do better for the money than the dbx pre's. What's your budget?

KSM27 or 4040... Both are built great and have a good versatile sound. Both are mics that will still be around when you move on to much more expensive stuff.

What's your budget if you upgrade?

I don't know if the Classic 20 is still in production or not. I see them on ebay every now and then though. If you can afford it I would just go with the Classic 30. Your wife wouldn't approve of either of them anyway!

That's where the ghost shines in its feature set. I believe it is considered a "dual inline" board. Basically you can set it up to return everything back. The 24 channel ghost I think technically has like 72 inputs and a very nice "mix B" function. If you haven't read up on the input options...

Kev, A real sleeper amp is the Peavey classic 30 and classic 20. You should play one somehwhere...they are pretty sweet. It won't be super loud but that is good for recording anyway.

I run a digi002r on a regular basis, and I would say that the Firepod quality of A/D and Preamps is the same or better. It's probably the best in its class, next step up in conversion would be something like the Apogee AD800 or similar units.

In general, recording direct is not that great of an option for an electric guitar. Sometimes it is more convenient, but it never sounds as good. It can be effective when recording guitar either as an effects sound or to add layering to other tracks that were recorded with mics. What you use...

I've used the Lexicon mpx100 and mpx110. Both are good for the price. You really should consider spending just a little more and moving up to the TC M-one XL. It is really on another level and still remains in an affordable price range. Definitely a notch above the m300 and the mpx100/110.

How many people have been using the brick as an acoustic DI?

You need to buy the cable or the snake in bulk, and then purchase the necessary hardware. It's not very hard if you know how to solder. If you don't know how to solder then you will know when you finish. A lot of people will say it's not any cheaper to DIY than to buy one, but it is if you...

The AT4047 is going to be a huge step up from the MXL mic. It is very clear, but is a bit less bright than most mics, especially budget mics. It gives a cool "vintage" vibe, but at the same time remains modern and clear. Don't know if that makes any sense or not. The AT4047 won't be the only...

Not saying that you should get the U87, but there really is no comparison between it and a C1. I had a C1 for a while and I liked it. Really good mic for the money. And even though the U87 might be overpriced, it is in a different league. Trust me.

I've got the Lawson L47MP MkII and I love it. I've been thinking about getting the 47 fet but haven't heard it yet. I reach for my Lawson over my U87 on vocals about 80% of the time. I can tell you that Gene Lawson makes really good mics. You could always get one of the mics first and then...

Bad experiences with Musician's Friend Packaging and Guitar Center salespeople with little to no knowledge pissed me off for several years. I finally opened my own store!

My vote is for a Presonus Central Station.