Thanks for the link on those mics Herb I will certainly keep them in mind.

I know you will probably smile but in the meantime I have bought this one from ebay,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Record-Condenser-Dynamic-Microphone-Mic-Sound-Studio-Recording-Shock-Mount-/261808200150?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf4fc19d6

Got it a few days ago and to be honest I was pleasantly surprised how good it seems and how well it is made (though I am a total novice as regards condenser mics)

It really does bring up the level in vocals and has a better high end than the old cheap shure. The phantom power works fine as well from my fast track pro with it.

We'll see how things goes It really does seem a lot better than the AKG I returned to amazon at almost four times the price.

Thanks to everyone for all the help.
Musiclover


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