Taking price into consideration, the ART Tube MP series is pretty good. I have a StudioV3, and am quite pleased with it.
I don't have a Rode, but I was very impressed with the sound of a friend's Oktava MK219... especially given the microphone's low price. It's another large-diaphragm condenser. He has quite a few very nice mics, but really loves the Oktava, even though it's probably the least expensive of the dozen. That's why I went and got myself a MK319, which is the same as the 219, but with a different casing.
I've got one (NT-1). I like it a lot. It's great for all around recording... I've even used it to mic my cab live with killer results.
(side note: played a couple of gigs with it... then played one on a really resonant elevated stage. It picked up massive boomyness from the drums on the stage- so it's back to the 57 :roll: ).
I also just picked up a Studio Projects C1 and I really like it better then the Rode. Seems to have a more open sound for vocals and acoustic. I've been using it to distance mic my cab with a SM57 up close with awesome results. Check into SP before you settle. I really am blown away by this mic (the price is awesome to). :wink:
i use one for my little home studio and your right its absolutely killer for vocals and accoustics, i find a get a very wide airy sound out of it, i dont like it for recording guitar though, i think its far to toppy for me
buts it a great mic for the money
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