Looking for a mic to capture... lots of things

[edva]

Get the best mic you can afford, all your efforts will be better for it. I'd be looking at Oktava MK-012 or 219/319 with that budget. (These do require phantom power). Good luck.

[gehauser]

Oktava MK319 ($120 used) or CAD M179 ($159 new)

[Bill@WelcomeHome]

a small diaphragm condenser would be my first choice, followed by a ribbon. Consider buying used to maximize the value of your purchase.

[Puffer Fish]

Oktava MK-012 is a small diaphragm condenser with numerous optional capsules that you could add on later as your budget permits. These mics have mods available for them if you are so inclined and want to squeeze more out of them. Look to OktavaMod, JJ Audio and Bill Sitler's Audio Service among others. Bill Sitler offers a kit to mod them yourself if you are so inclinded.

You will find these mics for in the close to $100 range on the used market. Make sure you get a set that includes the pad, because they are out there. Be patient.

Or buy something else!

[RoadToNever]

I think Cad e70 AKA Superlux S241 compare well to more expenssive SDCs. But look at Jamroom Sessions and Cliplator and make up you own mind.

[Jungle Jazz]

In that price range and for those uses, it's hard to beat the CAD M179.

[John N]

Highly recommend the Line Audio CM3 SDC. Next would be Oktava MK012. Plenty of used MK102s out there.

The CM3 is a relatively new product from Sweden. Do a search here for it. I bought mine for about $170 USD incl shipping from Europe from Line Audio - Swedish Made High Quality Audio Products - Available at NoHype Audio.

CAD M179 is a good recommendation as well for a great budget, utility LDC.

jn