Voice-over mic, SP, RODE or CAD?

[solaris]

I'm looking for good LD condenser multi pattern microphone
in under 500$ price range.

My main use is voice-over and other "spoken word" recording.
I want mic that is not prone to sibilance problem, this is important
because my voice is suffering sibilance issue.

Time to time I would also want to use it as ambient stereo mic in MS-stereo setup.

That all means it must be multi pattern.
I'm looking for soft radio-like sound.

My candidates are:

Studio Projects B3 or C3
Rhode NT2000
CAD E-200

Are these any good for my type of needs?

I'm able to get CAD E-200(old type) in outsel price (about 400$),
how is long term quality of this electret mic?

Any suggestions?

thanks

 

[lumbago]

Pssst. Over here. Look into a shotgun mic - these are frequently used for voiceover work. Otherwise, the Rode or the SP will do nicely.

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

For voice-over work, I wouldn't go with any of your choices....

I often use a Beyer M160, or the new AEA R84... another excellent choice (and it's on my "to purchase" list) is the ElectroVoice RE20, which is actually a de facto standard for VO work........

 

[Sklathill]

What Blue Bear said.

In addition, the E-200 isn't exactly the most flattering of vocal mics. And it's a very old model that's soon to be replaced anyways. Even if that's Aussie dollars, that's not a good price.

 

[Big Kenny]

Why do you want a multi for voice overs? I woiuld agree with the Bear and add an SM7 to the mix.

 

[solaris]

I often use a Beyer M160........

Thanks for you suggestions.
Ribbon mics are interesting but little pricey for my needs.
Is Beyer M260 any good?

How much gain in preamp do I need whit these mics?

Is it very fragile?

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[ozraves]

For VO, in that price range, I like the Audio-Technica AT4047, the Blue Baby Bottle, the Electro Voice RE20 and the Shure SM7. Blue Bear makes good suggestions as well.