Hi Ian

I decided on the NT-1A after much research, at the price £139.00
complete with shock-mount and pop screen it seemed a good buy. I used to own an AKG C3000 also a large diaphragm years ago and quite liked that but they are more expensive in comparison.

I'm spending most of my time recording these day's so it seemed a good way to go. I use an AKG D5 for my occasional live gig's, but for recording the Rode seems to be have a lot more natural response.

Regards

Col