Quite a few great suggestions there. It made me realise how out of touch I am. Interesting that the Sennheiser, Heil, and Shure look very similar.
The 88 is a great old mic but the massive bottom end and pops... When people diss me about my popshields I refer to The Last Waltz (88 plus PS)
The 431 has too much visual character I am afraid. Very well engineered mic though, great pops and handling protection, great off axis eveness.
Aside- I have a couple of 441's!
I am very happy with my sonic result at the moment. My desire to change is mostly cosmetic with some curiousity as to what's new and good. Strangely my current choice is not intended to be a vocal mic, but with a high quality popshield it seems to trump all comers.
Much thanks for your thoughts.
Dan Fitzgerald
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