[doorknocker]

I didn't see even one 'hate post' here, so what's the problem?

My first 'good' pair of condensors was a pair of 184s, they worked well and I used them a lot on acoustic guitars, violins, mandolins,etc and drum OHs. I also was annoyed by all the 'get the 84 instead' posts here and elsewhere but you know what? After finally getting a 84 I sold my 184s immedeately and bought a second 84s.

It's not that the 184 is a bad mic and I never thought that it sounded 'harsh', maybe just a bit veiled and prone to low-mid buildup. But my opinion now is that the 84 is a much superior mic and I certainly use it a lot, especially for acoustic guitars. my micing positions have totally changed and instead of the 'neck/body joint' method that was the only option for me with the 184s, I might get pretty close to the strumming had/soundhole in some cases and the 84 takes EQ very well.

This may piss some people off but I honestly would choose a 57 (with a good pre) over a 184 for acoustic guitar any day.