Hi Musiclover,

My room is too noisy for a condenser and sound proofing is not an option. I do use comforters (duvets) thrown over a couple of plastic garment racks on wheels to reduce some room reflections but I can roll them out of the way when not in use.

I use my Shure SM58 for some things. I also use a Blue Encore 200 which is a dynamic mic with phantom power. For my situation, I think it's a great sounding mic for my voice. The lead vocal on my latest song on the users showcase is done with the Blue.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/blue-encore-200-dynamic-live-vocal-microphone

My Blue is best used on a stand to avoid handling noise. If you have a hard floor put a small rug under the stand. It does use a bit of gain even with the phantom power. It has a majority of great reviews and is very inexpensive for the sound.

I think it's great to learn about mics. I've read tons of stuff. But in the end it's whatever works for your voice, your room and your budget. The mic preamps on your interface also affect the sound you get.

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