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Rode makes some excellant mics at ridicoulous prices. I also own a pair of their NT2000's which are outstanding workhorses - I prefer them way over my U87ai on everything accept maybe voice.
We just completed a very extenisive vocal mic test on over 21 mics (ranging from $300-$7000). These were my results;
Charter Oak SA538 - $1000 - $1300
Rode Classic II - Used about $1200 - $1300 on Ebay
Soundelux Elux 251 - $4000
The aforementioned two were my favorite vocal mics period, regardless of price and after extensive blind listening tests.
The Rode K2 made the honorable mention list along with 3 other way more expensive mics (M147, M149, Telefunken USA Elam 251).
The lowest priced useable Tube Microphone that I could reccomend is the MXL V69 which can actually be outstanding on the right voice. At $300 SRP it is an outstanding sounding tube mic. I realize everyone is going to have different tastes but there is some excellant value out there if you are willing to listen objectively and be open minded.
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