I will 100% back up the SM57 (to a slightly lesser extend the SM58, but it's still an easy make). I've also had no problems with Samson C02s[0] (though they can

I will 100% back up the SM57 (to a slightly lesser extend the SM58, but it's still an easy make). I've also had no problems with Samson C02s[0] (though they can be bright if you don't EQ them well, but have great isolation) and the MXL 2003A[1] (much warmer—great for vox all around). All are relatively affordable. [0] http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/condenser-microphones/c02/ http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/conden... [1] http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/studio/2003/ http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/studio/2003/