If
I could have
any mic? 441
Currently viable though, here's a zinger:
Prodipe TT1
I'll be using this and a beautifully 16-bitty X2U to do everything in July, in mono. I'll be in Thailand. Should be fun to actually put this to the test!
...as more people realize just how good the Prodipe TT1 is, demand has increased so rapidly that they're no longer available on eBay (the only US distributor)...I contacted the eBay seller, Ken (nice guy!) at Music Factory Direct...he confirmed they are currently out of stock on the Prodipe TT1 (with the on/off switch, which will be back in stock in the fall)
BUT, they do have limited inventory of the TT1 PRO Ludovic (the very same mic
without the on/off switch) and he said he will honor the eBay advertised price of $27.99 shipped...just call 888-368-7770 and ask for Ken and request the special pricing for the Prodipe TT1 PRO Ludivic (SKU: 904-TT1-PRO) currently showing the web price of $55....at $28 shipped, the TT1 PRO is a terrific dynamic mic rivalling mics selling for $100-200...
...from the Sound On Sound review of the TT1:
"I made some test recordings using the TT1 alongside my Telefunken M80, an ancient Shure PE65L I bought in the ’70s (which is not unlike an
SM57), and a Sennheiser MD421. All three provided good intelligibility and tonal balance, so when the Prodipe TT1 produced results of a comparable quality, but a few dBs higher in level, I was pleasantly surprised. The TT1 was slightly fuller sounding at the low end than the Shure mic, and came closer to the sound of the M80 and the 421, neither of which can be described as cheap. In fact, it was an education to hear how similar all these mics were on vocals, with the main differences being in the lower-mid range. The TT1 also worked really well on electric guitar, capturing bite without edginess and plenty of lower-mid warmth. At this price, you can afford to buy one as a spare mic — and who knows, it might just become a firm favourite!" - Paul White
...for those unfamiliar with the TT1, check out the complete review here:
Prodipe TT1