I'll 2nd that recommendation of the Rode K2. Continuously variable pattern.
Great mic for anything from the softest of whispers to close mic'ing a
howitzer (ok slight exaggeration, but 10dba self noise to 169 max dba my
Gaud!) Awesomely-Fantastic sound & build quality. (I'm not being overly
enthusiastic am I?) Finally call www.humbuckermusic.com and ask them for
their best price. ( No I Don't Work There!) It's where I bought mine.


David Zajac
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