I love posts liek this. The 990 is a GREAT intro mic, but it's not for everyone. depends on what your voice type is like. So really there is no "best mic" unless oyu're looking to spend 2500 on a Neuman U-87. And even that's for specific purposes you many not wanna get involved with.

So is your voice, bassy, mid, or high, and what do you expect fomr the mic, one that makes you sound liek you really sound, or one that'll highlight certian aspects of your voice? Oh also, what's your recording environment like?

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