okay I need another microphone.  Under $300.00.  Vocal only, not recording any instruments with it.
 
I have a AKG C1000S which is okay for vocals, I find it a bit thin or tinny when I try and record my voice.
 
I sing low baritone like - think Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode).  I don't or cannot hit a high note in tune to save my life, nor do I like to sing like that.
 
So I am looking at buying another or more microphones.
 
for rich deep or mid to low vocal range.
 
Shure SM58 - why not it's $99 and should cover me I would think.
Shure SM7B - I hear good things - might be more than $300 price range though.
Rode N1A ?
 
why are there SOO many MXL mics at the pawnshops?!
 
anybody have any recommendations or thoughts?  I looked through the forums but there is nothing recent.

The RODE NT1-A is a good choice in the under $300 range, IMO. I have better mics, but for the price, the NT1-A is a great mic. You wouldn't regret buying it.

I have a Saffire Pro 24 interface (not the DSP version).  so I have XLR connectors and the Saffire has decent preamps.
 
is a external preamp required even if I have the interface?  any recommendations on those?

I would try to take some mics for a test drive if you can. I have several SM58's that I use for live stuff but I've never used them for recording. The SM 57 is great for guitar cabinets and snare. The SM7B is an awesome mic if it works for your voice but it needs a preamp with ample gain. I've heard the MXL stuff can be fantastic if they've been modded: http://www.oktavamodshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=114&osCsid=20de4b4f40c30643a9d8ddebab8fb721
 
 
Rocky

ADK Hamburg
 
http://www.prostudioreviews.com/vienna-hamburg.htm
 

can't find any place that sells ADK microphones.  Guitar Center has a few listings as used items but no place else I can find to purchase.
 
interesting reviews on the ADK microphones.  I had not really read up on these microphones or company.

I just bought the AT 2020 and it was certainly inexpensive ( $100)  compared to most LDC mikes. Not top shelf but an big improvement over a SM 58 for sure. I can distort it if I scream at it in close proximity. But it certainly sounds open and transparent. I'm getting an excellent vocal these days with it and my Joe Meek threeQ pre amp.( $240)  
You can use your interfaces pre amps, most are fine, but I'm now sold on using dedicated hardware pre's for vocals. I made this big upgrade with those 2 items for about $350. Money well spent. 
 
I also have 1 Beta 58 which if you only owned one mike for studio and live would be a good pick. I use it mostly live but on certain clients it's a great sounding mike in the studio. 
Some people make to much noise around LDC mikes. You need good mike technique to use a LDC. 
SM58 are possibly the most dull sounding mike I've owned , I have 3 of them for doing live sound.  If I had the money they's all be Betas.  I also have 3 x SM 57's, all have wind socks permanently attached. I often use those for live vocals before I'll suffer a 58. 57's don't have a pop screen so a wind sock is required for vocals. 
 
MXL mikes are the worst I've ever owned,,, I was an idiot and bought one from a second hand store I thought I had a bargain at $50. It's worthless. I can't even sell it for $10 on buy and sell.... 
I am also very happy with my small collection of CAD mikes I'm scoring from Musicians Friend stupid deals. They are amazingly good. Not sure what the vocal mikes are like as mine are all small condensers. 
But check out the AT 2020 I think you'll be happy with it. And with the money you save check out the Joe Meek three Q.  The optical compressor is amazing for evening out a vocal track. And the EQ is top shelf stuff. It also makes a great bass pre amp. I can leave both my bass and the mike plugged in and toggle using a button. 

MachineClaw
can't find any place that sells ADK microphones.  

LOL
 
http://www.spectrumaudio....uO658cMCFUZhfgodt2wA9Q
http://www.ebay.com/itm/l...547?lpid=82&chn=ps
http://www.frontendaudio....phone-p/9999-03142.htm
http://www.amazon.com/ADK...crophone/dp/B0027P9D8Q
http://www.zenproaudio.com/adk-hamburg-mk-8

I have been wanting for ages to try a Shure beta 87A (Peter Gabriel's fav). They are about $250 and great for live also.

You can still get good deals on Oktava 319/219s.  Good Fet LDC.  Hard to beat it for vocals at the price - even if they are not $100 when I got mine.  The SM-7B runs about $400, and is a good rock vocal mic.  It is actually worth getting a good mic for vocals, as much as you can afford.  Makes tracking and mixing easier, if not better.
 
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