Rode NT1, AKG C3000, Rode NT2 or AT4033a

[edva]

Haven't used the Rode NT2, but of the other three, I prefer 4033.

[indie folk guy]

I think this is a no-brainer the 4033 is kind of a tried and true performer for acoustic instruments and for certain vocals.

The 4033 was kinda the bluegrass mic years ago. I was never a fan of those particular Rode or AKG mics.

[GZsound]

The 4033 is the only one in the group that isn't a large diaphragm mic. It is a great mic on acoustic instruments, but I have never liked it for vocals.

I was very glad it stopped being the mic of choice for bluegrass bands. They now use Shure KSM 32/44 or AT 4047 or 4050 mics, which are much better for vocals.

[Lorenzop]

Is difficoult. I'd like to stay under 500€ maybe get a used mic.
I thought Rode was a standard entry level but maybe there is something better out there on vocals?

[guitarboy94]

Get the Kel HM2D. About as cheap as the Rode and it smokes it on nearly everything.

[river]

I'm an AT fan, although have little experience with the 4033. I will say this, the AKG C3000 is the only mic I ever bought that I later sold. Very harsh and brittle sounding.