Rode NT1

[trumpetman]

Greetings,

I am in the market for a good all-around microphone in the $200-300 range and the Rode NT1 seems like a good possibility. Anyone have any opinions on this mic? I would be using it for vocal, guitar, and trumpet recording. How does it compare with the CAD M177 or AKG C1000S?

Thanks in advance,
Trumpetman.

 

[Emeric]

I have a Rode NT-1. It's 'ok', but I think there are some better options out there now. The MXL V67G, although I haven't heard it, it is getting some favourable feedback. The AT4033 gets recommended often and falls within your price range.

Or, you could buy one of these,

http://www.studioprojectsusa.com/spc10.html

And let me know how it sounds...

I have a few AKG C1000's. These are different than the Rode since they are small diaphragm as opposed to the large diaphrapm of the NT's and the other mic's I mentioned in the first paragraph.

 

[trumpetman]

Thanks Emeric for the reply.

What about the Octava (Russian) mics? There's a large-diaphragm model MC319 and a smaller model MC012 that I have been told are very nice. They are also very inexpensive (Guitar Center/Musician's Friend prices $199 for the MC319 and $149 for the MC012). Has anyone used one of these?

Thanks again,
Trumpetman.