Well. Ive done it, I purchased an AKG C3000b as my first studio condenser and I am very pleased with the results it gets on vocals. I looked at the other cheaper brands and decided that I wanted to go with a tried product from a well known company and I dont doubt that the others are probably good mikes, but I cant afford to take that gamble.
Its hard to go wrong with AKG or Neuman.
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Smitty