Sorry about that schmange. I guess I did not explain my post good
enough. I do have two condenser microphones made by shure besides the
SM58. I just could not remember the model numbers when I was posting.
They are good mic's but I want to upgrade to something a little netter.
I have heard great things about the Rode line as well as the much more
expensive Neunamm line. I also talk sometimes with Barry Rudolph who is
a professional sound engineer in LA. He has told me that the Royer
ribbon mics are phenomenal. Especially if you run them through "Neve"
preamps. These mics are a bit expensive too, and so are the Neve
preamps. He highly recommends having at least one Royer with a "figure
8" pattern. I think these are for a later investment for me. For now I
will look into the Rode NT-1.

I am familiar with the "Blue" series by reputation, but I have no
experience with them. I have heard that their "Baby Bottle", and the
"Dragonfly" are awesome. If I get a chance to try these out I will let
you know.

Do you have any experience with the Manley Tube Condenser mics. They
make three that range in price from $2700 - $7200 each which is well out
of my price range at this point, but I would be interested to hear from
someone who has used them. I know that Manley's channel strips and
compressors are considered by many to be first rate.

Gary Allen