Alastair Couper wrote: > I am looking into getting a decent microphone, but am having a hard > time wading through all the obviously subjective yet passionately held > opinions that I see in various reviews. I am skeptical that a $1000 mic > is 5 times better than a $200 mic. How much of what I read and hear is > simply an arms race for professional studios ? In talking to pro > friends with their multi-k$ mic/preamps, it seems to end with: "It was > either that, or give the money to the gov in taxes." What specically are you using the microphones for? There are mikes that are good for stage, mikes that are good for miking electric guitar amps, mikes that are good for recording acoustic (non-amplified instruments). -- Brett -- Rule of Feline Frustration: When your cat has fallen asleep on your lap and looks utterly content and adorable, you will suddenly have to go to the bathroom.