The next mic venture(there goes my wallet!)

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If you're looking for something in that price range that isn't going to give you sibilance troubles, then I don't understand why you're still looking at condensers. Sticking a tube in something isn't magically going to tame the esses. There are some outstanding dynamic mics in that price range; world-class quality mics like the Shure SM-7, or even a used Beyer M-88 or an Electrovoice RE series.

Some of you dumbass newbies hear the word "Tube condenser mic" and you get this big 'ol hard on ... like it's this holy grail that's going to solve all your problems or something. I get a kick out of it.
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Chess, i have alot of respect for you but i'm not a dumb newbie that drools over tube mics. I just want to try one out. I've never used a tube mic before and i want to start on a decent mic cabinet. Can you fault me for that? I know alot about audio and i don't consider myself a newb. I just haven't had the chance to use the high end stuff yet. I'm not a studio whiz, but i'm not a newb either. As far as dynamics go, i'd like to try one of those too. Thanks for the recommendation of the sm-7. I've never used that mic but i've heard it and it sounds good. I know i'm going to have to get a really good pre to really push it tho. I've also heard about the re-20.