The Line Audio CM3 is a superb choice at around $160 and about as transparent as you can get. It's the only acoustic mic I use and a fave amongst the crowd on Gearslutz forums holding it's own against the Octava mods and even the rare KM84 ($1500+). It has a ruler flat frequency response and about the size of half a cigar. They are handmade in Sweden by one guy. There is also an omni version and matched preamp
Another top choice is the Shure KSM137($300) with it's rolloff options, pad and a smooth bump in the treble range. The Shure SM81 is another option and probably the most favored mic for acoustic ($349)
There are several mic shootouts on youtube which really help and the ones mentioned above always seem to show up
Last edited by ACOUSTICDEWD; 05-22-2019 at 09:07 AM.
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