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Lance,

My favorite would be the TLM-103, 
 
Wilko

I owned a pair of them and dumped them. Wouldn't even consider the TLM-103 as a vocal mic unless you're looking for strident and harsh. They saw short duty as drum overheads, couldn't cut that and were then shipped of to eBay.
 
The only mic mentioned in this entire thread that you will get decent milage out of (as a general vocal/instrument mic) is the AT 4033. I still have three of them, My vocal mic of choice as an allrounder is the AT 4060 tube. I also recently picked up an AEA R84 long ribbon that I'm loving on female vox however.
 
You can snag a 4033 for around $200 used. Do it. Thank me later.  

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On second thought, never mind.

a shout out here, for the KSM44

my favorite vox mic so far....

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no, this IS the right thread!

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a shout out here, for the KSM44

my favorite vox mic so far....

+1

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my favorite mic so far is the KSM27, which they don't sell any more, but it's the little brother of the KSM44, which I can't really afford right now.
 
I would like to eventually increase my mic selection to include the AT 4033 and the Shure SM7

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Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone - The Best Mic in the world!
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I have it, use it and I just LOVE It! Anyone that has a chance to listen or use it will say the same thing.  

 
It the best of the best!
Used on Britney Spear, Celine Dion, BackStreet, Madonna etc..
Avril Lavigne has own build Manley Reference Cardioid just for tracking here Vocals..

 

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Beagle


my favorite mic so far is the KSM27, which they don't sell any more, but it's the little brother of the KSM44, which I can't really afford right now.
 
I would like to eventually increase my mic selection to include the AT 4033 and the Shure SM7

i have the AT4033, nice mic...


and i've used the sm7 on several occasions.


but IMHO KSM44 beats them both by a long shot.


and, it's really good at many things...
plus has the multi pattern options, that is almost worth the price of admission by itself

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SM57 is a classic too. Great for drums or just anything--

-Highly developed spirits often encounter resistance from mediocre minds. -It really matters!

Recv'd the ST-77 about a week ago and hadn't had a chance to sing on it until tonight. It's a keeper for sure. Sounds smooth and warm, fits into mix with no fuss.

If you check out guitar center and other online music sites, you will see a new mic from Sterling called the Oceanway, ie. Allen Sides the owner just came out with this mic. You will notice, except for the blue color, it looks exactly like the ST77 or ST79. That's because it is, with a slightly modifed set of components. The price is $999. Now don't you feel like a smart camper?

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I agree. Almost identical internals as the ST-77 except for the blue paint and Allen Sides name on it. Had one on loan from GC Pro for a couple of weeks. These were made exclusively for GC. Took it back and grabbed an AEA R84 instead.

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Yep, i had known about the Ocean Way 6050 and was very "curious" about the obvious similarities in appearance and specs. It's not not even multi-pattern, so it's really only comparable to the ST-77 not the 79.

I just talked to a GC salesperson today and they said many of the stores won't be carrying the Oceanway in stock. That seems a bit stranged. Also there is a new line up of the Sterling mics about to hit the stores.

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The 6050 has been very "quiet." I wonder if the the price will fall to around a couple/few hundred in the future.

I just ordered an AT2035 from Musician's Friend.  I'll let you know how it works out (when I get it).  I had a credit left over that just matched the price of the AT2035. 

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Beagle


my favorite mic so far is the KSM27, which they don't sell any more, but it's the little brother of the KSM44, which I can't really afford right now.
 
I would like to eventually increase my mic selection to include the AT 4033 and the Shure SM7

Loving the KSM27 here too. It was the first LDC I ever bought. Even though I now have a U87 and SM7b, which many consider staples, my KSM27 is highly regarded alongside them.
 
 
Stewart

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In the $200. range AKG Perception 220 is a very nice mic.  Comes with a shockmount and case. This mic has a clean high end but could use a little help with EQ on reaching the warmth of a low end. 
 
If you want to go a little higher in the budget $349. The Shure SM7B/SM7 is a great flat response mic for vocals.  Mostly used on radio but was one of Michael Jackson's favs better known as the Thriller mic.  But, make sure you have a good high gain preamp because this mic needs a lot of gain.
 
The Shure SM58 is cosidered a stage vocal mic but used a lot in studios.  It pretty much has the same guts in her as the Shure SM57 instrument mic. Both are around $99.

GOOD LUCK
Kev

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Manley Reference Cardioid

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Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone - The Best Mic in the world!
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I have it, use it and I just LOVE It! Anyone that has a chance to listen or use it will say the same thing.  

 
It the best of the best!
Used on Britney Spear, Celine Dion, BackStreet, Madonna etc..
Avril Lavigne has own build Manley Reference Cardioid just for tracking here Vocals..

Yes, it is a FANTASTIC mic but its a little out of the $200. range. 

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+1 for Guage...superior bang for the buck.

Also, I just picked up a brand new, full waranty EV RE320 for $220 on Ebay and it sounds excellent on vocals.  I tried it on the kick drum and it did very well with that also.

Good luck!

Butch
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You cannot go wrong with a Shure SM7........it sounds good on everybody and takes eq well.....

I also love my KSM27...used it on vocals for a southern rock original

I laughed when I saw the "Manley" post....best mike in the world!

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Peluso 2247SE 
AT4050 and 4051
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