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Originally Posted by chrislago  How about the V88?... |
The MXL V88 is a $200 FET / transformerless cardioid-only mic, fairly flat top end response with just a gentle, low-Q boost of 3dB centered at 8kHz. I don't see much value in this mic when you consider the older MXL 2003 FET / transformerless mic (very flat response Beijing 797 Audio 6u cardioid-only capsule) PLUS MXL 603s SDC package is available at
Musician's Friend for $170
The Behringer B2 Pro for $149 also uses a Beijing 797 Audio 6u capsule with a broad 5dB peak centered at 12kHz, has switchable patterns and a transformerless output circuit that benefits from the usual tweaks.
Getting the older models like the B2, V67g and 2003 that are past their peak in the sales cycle and have been reduced in price is a good buying strategy.