AKG D2300S, dynamic unidirectional mic... cost me about $50. Since I just blew over $500 at Mars last night (they're having a going out of business sale, got a Korg MS2000R for $400 and a PreSonus Blue Tube mic preamp for $120... the Korg is awesome, but the Blue Tube is pretty weak) I don't really have the cash to burn on a new mic. Besides, it's a nice mic. I'm pretty sure rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs will help, but I want to make sure that's not a no-no for any reason. Or if I can just wash the outer metal grating thingy w/ soap and water, that'd be alot more convenient.