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Choosing a vocal mic / suggestions?

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Choosing a vocal mic / suggestions?
#1
I'm in the process of looking for a vocal mic for recording and have basically narrowed it down to these three (within my price range):
- AKG C2000B ($200)
- AKG C3000B ($300)
- Audio Technica AT3035 ($200)

My question is: What would you recommend? And is the C2000B going to be worth the extra hundred bucks? Is there any other mic for $200-300 that is better in your opinion?

I'm going to probably be using it for vocals, acoustic, and the like. Maybe on electric guitar and/or bass depending on how it would sound.
#2
These are all nice microphones. The final decision is more a matter of taste. My personla choice would be the Audio Technica. I find the two AKG's to be a little harsh in the high frequencies. You should be able to use any of these microphones for both guitar and vocals. Yet I would not recommend them for close miking an electric guitar amp.
#3
I like these mics, but if you are looking for something with similar features and a little cheaper check out the Behringer B2 Pro

http://www.behringer.com/02_products/prodindex.cfm?id=B-2PRO&lang=ENG&CFID=1162250&CFTOKEN=36111537

I found these for less than $150 on ebay
#4
I found the B2 at $149 at the following store.
https://www.zzounds.com/a--303779/item--BEHB2PRO
#5
yes gawain you are right... it sells for $149 at zzounds... but I was actually referring to $150 Canadian. Either way, it's still a pretty good deal for the mic.
#6
I agree that the AKG units are a little upper middy.
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It depends on your voice really. No mic is good for everyone.
What is your voice sound like....Steve Tyler or Mel Torme?
#7
The key is to try and listen to them and see if you like them. Or better yet my local store usually allows me to bring home a number of units and try with my own system for a few days and return whatever I don't like.

Check out Studio Project B1 - versatile and cheap. I've seen a guy review on the B1 and the guy prefer it over the AT you mentioned.

Bottomline: you've gotta try it, coz reviews are as good as they're on paper.

Ernest