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posted by chessparov:
Any favorite mic/pre combo's would also be appreciated...
especially if they're under $200. (just kidding)
Actually, that's do-able.
A Shure SM57, going into an Alesis NanoCompressor through an Audio Technica CP8201 line transformer, is a complete vocal chain, under $200.
If the vocal performance is strong, the engineer competent, and the material compelling, you could record a hit record with that combo.
I'm shure it's been done.