Good Vocal mic for $200-$400

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I was looking for a vocal mic in the same price range and I don't think I could have gotten anything better for my voice without spending $500+. I ended up getting the AT4040, and I absolutely love it. I was afraid I'd get a "bright" mic or a "dark" mic but then find that with all the variation I use in my voice, I'd need the other to complement it, but for the time being the AT4040 has me pretty well covered, which is good because I have to pay off some debts before I can buy anymore mics :D (and I'll probably get a stereo pair of sdc's next anyway)
 
I use it ay least weekly. It is a great addition to my cabinet. Works great on my voice and Taylor 615. I also picked up a 1B FET couple weeks ago and that stands up well too. I may have to thin the heard soon, I think I have every $300 - $500 mic you can buy (save the chinese) and I am still looking for a nice omni. Might get the caps for my mk012 from sound room, jury's out
 
Why not try the NT1-A reissue? It's not specific for vocals but have a listen in store and see what you think. I got mine for $AU350 which is damn cheap for the lowest noise mic in the world regardless of price!
 
mshilarious said:
One pending session this summer will be bluegrass, so something for that might be nice. I've been considering ribbons like maybe an M160, or even the M130. Does the figure eight work well for two singers at once?
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I've been experimenting with live recording of acoustic stuff using my Studio Projects C3. So far, I've been encouraged and the musicians are pumped about it. This is for live sound as well as tracking, and I have had to compromise to avoid feedback issues - so far. The live sound gain is a little low compared with what I can get using individual dynamic mics, but the clarity is outstanding.

To date, I've tried it with three piece acoustics and a five piece band, all clustered around a single mic on stage. It's the old time bluegrass / Grand Old Opry style and when it works, the chemistry is pretty hot.

Take a listen, particularly to the mandolin solo. This was with three musicians, a bit of choreography, but not much. Three vocals, one guitar, one mandolin. This was their first take and the first time they tried the technique. Due to the need to use this for live sound, I had the mic set to cardioid, the musicians did a semicircle around the front of the mic and faced the audience.

SHIPWRECKED LOVE​
 
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