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.

Just say NO!! to the C1000.

Or what could someone suggest in the $200-500 retail
neighborhood

Look in the RAP acrhives at Google's Advanced Group Search, and you will
have reading for weeks. Your question is a frequent one here

http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search?hl=en


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