This is what I have been using it is great but very heavy  http://www.guitarcenter.com/sE-Electronics-SERF-Reflexion-Filter-3-5-103846226-i1172084.gc

I have been using the SE X1 with great results and they are like $180.
Works great on vocals and acoustic instruments.
Check it out.

Thanks I will I need to purchase a mic today I have a vocalist coming for backgrounds tomorrow

LANEY


I have been using the SE X1 with great results and they are like $180.
Works great on vocals and acoustic instruments.
Check it out.

LANEY


I have been using the SE X1 with great results and they are like $180.
Works great on vocals and acoustic instruments.
Check it out.

+1 to the sE X1 too. Even the old sE 2000 was very good for the money - it was my first cond. mike.
 
The reflection filter is good too, if your room is less than perfect, but you do need a heavy duty stand.

I spoke to the Tech at Sam Ash here in florida and he states for the money this is a great mic and he uses it, what do you guys think

Rode NT1-A

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/rode-microphones-nt1-a-condenser-mic-bundle?src=3WWRWXGP

BMOG


I spoke to the Tech at Sam Ash here in florida and he states for the money this is a great mic and he uses it, what do you guys think

Rode NT1-A

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/rode-microphones-nt1-a-condenser-mic-bundle?src=3WWRWXGP

Yeah, I suspect it would be. 


I have the NT-2A.... it's a nice mic. I use it for acoustic guitar and vocals mainly and it does a fine job of capturing the details in the voice and instruments..... no regrets. 

The NT1-A is at a good price.  Just don't be dropping that one..... handle it with care and deliberation. 

BMOG:  this might be helpful: http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2011/7/30/microphone-shoot-out-se-electronics-sex1-rode-nt1a.html

cheers
michael

Shure KSM 32.....sounds great.  I use it almost as much as my u87.

Asseli


BMOG:  this might be helpful: http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2011/7/30/microphone-shoot-out-se-electronics-sex1-rode-nt1a.html

cheers
michael

I actually like the cleaner sound from the SEX1 mic. This mic... in the sound samples, had a brighter sound with less mid/low in the sound. 


The NT1 seems to have more mids and low on it which is OK..... but I  have to use EQ to roll off the low end to clean it up sometimes with the Rode. 

If you have not yet made a decision..... or spent any money.....

for the money... have a look at Gauge Mics. 

http://www.gauge-usa.com/..e_Microphones/Home.html

I do not believe they are sold in stores, only through the website.  

However..... I had the opportunity a few years back to be at a songwriters convention (Taxi road rally) in California and Gauge had a vendor booth set up where you could A/B their mics against mics costing many times the price of the Gauge.  In side by side comparison, they stack up favorably against mics 10x as expensive. 

check out their comparison page too.

The only reason I do not have a Gauge is because I had just bought the Rode NT2-A a few months before I saw and heard the Gauge mics.......and since it is a good mic.... and my wife would not approve of multiple condenser mic purchases..... 

Check them out. For the money, they are a good purchase.