Does a condenser mic make sense for my application / set-up??

[zip]

I've been checking the board for different mic recos and I'm a bit confused...

I record using my computer and a Presonus Bluetube mic pre and need to replace my mic... (old Shure Unidyne B). Unfortunately I only have a couple hundred to spend. I'll mostly be recording vocals but may also mic my guitar amp.

For vocals it sounds like the popular choice is a large diaphram but in my price range does it make more sense to buy a Shure 58 until I can afford a REAL condenser / tube mic or buy one of the lower end condensers??

I've heard about NT1 / NT3 / AKG C1000 which sound like they are all in my price range but what is the difference in SOUND??

I prefer a warmer sound vs a bright sound if that helps....

So...do I buy or wait?? (possibly the wait could be AWHILE until I have $700 - 1000 to spend)

Please help!! Thanks

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[Sabith]

Shure 57's....... U have to have at least one...... mandatory, no debate =)

and after that, it would be worth the wait.... The NT-1 and C1000 are both bright sounding mics, and if U save up that money and get a more expensive mic, U will:

1. Have a wider selection on what U want

2. Won't have to buy a new mic because U don't like how the cheaper ones sound

3. You will just be a LOT happier with how things sound from the new mic

so save up you money, cause U won't find a really warm mic for $200..... but if U like a darker sound, look into ribbon mics, especially if U are plannin to record brass

Sabith