On Sun, 30 May 2004 12:22:24 -0700, "Bubba" wrote:

I'm kind of tired of using regular Shure vocal mikes for my studio
recording, would like to pick up some condenser mikes for drums, guitar
cabs, and vocals for semi-live/demo style recordings. I'll be using Tascam
digital 788 8 track. Wondering if AKG C1000s are decent enough to get a
great recording. Or what could someone suggest in the $200-500 retail
neighborhood

In general, I like AKG microphones ... except for the C1000.

But you've got the right idea. If I could have only two microphones
for tracking instruments, they would be a pair of small-diaphragm
condensers. Here are a few of my favourite inexpensive small-diaphragm
condenser mics:

AT4041
Rode NT5
AKC C535
Oktava MC012
AT3031
Marshall MXL603s

The C535 is also a good vocal mic.
Shure SM57 and the Sennheiser e609 are useful on both guitar cabs &
drums.

A mic for a kick drum is a whole 'nother discussion. Do you know how
to search usenet archives? There's lots of material on this topic.

Mike T.