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Earthworks SR20
$599; earthworksaudio.com; reviewed May 2012

The SR20 is an affordable general-purpose microphone that
can be used for nearly every application, one that crosses over
seamlessly between recording and live performance. The SR20
is powerful for vocals, but works well for guitar, drums, piano
and just about everything.-Eric Blackmer, Earthworks Audio

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Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387
$1499; lautenaudio.com; reviewed January 2013

When asked what single microphone in the Lauten Audio line we'd
recommend for a singer/songwriter, it would be the Atlantis FC-387.
The Atlantis features our Multi-voicing® switch, which is technology
allowing the artist/engineer to achieve three distinct timbres. With this
single switch it's like having three different microphones in one. You
can track your vocals in the Forward position, your acoustic guitar in
Neutral, and your Cajon in Gentle, and have them all sound like they
were recorded with three different mics. You can also track both vocals
and acoustic guitar at the same time using the Figure-8 polar pattern
(the mic features three patterns: cardioid, figure-8, and omni-directional)
by positioning one side of the mic toward your mouth and the other
toward the guitar.-Brian A. Loudenslager, Lauten Audio

Josephson Engineering C715
$4070; josephson.com; reviewed February 2017

We thought about this for a while and for several reasons the answer
is the C715, in its native cardioid pattern. For either of your types of
singer/songwriters, the task is the same-getting the most impressive
recording out of a limited setup, probably in a small room. The C715
is a large-diaphragm side-address mic, but unlike most, it has a single
diaphragm rather than dual. This means you have a true cardioid
pattern over a wide range of distances, with the ability to use its
proximity effect for a precisely controllable bass boost, and smooth
and extended high frequency response. It's equally at home with male
and female singers with no tendency to get harsh or over-bright, and
it works well on a variety of acoustic instruments for a warm, natural
sound. You can also use the C715 on stage-better feedback
rejection than a dual-diaphragm type, and retaining the ability to
control proximity boost.-David Josephson, Josephson Engineering

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LEWITT LCT 440 PURE
$269; lewitt-audio.com; reviewed May 2017

I would go for the LEWITT LCT 440 PURE large diaphragm
condenser. Staying close to the source is especially important
for a singer/songwriter in order to really pull the listener into
the performance. The LCT 440 PURE uses the same components
as our top-of-the-line gear; it's just streamlined when it comes
to features and settings, focused on the most important thing:
the sound. It's a very good option for almost every recording
application.-Steffen Grachegg, LEWITT GmbH

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Manley Labs Reference Cardioid
$2700; manley.com

Well, hate to brag, but I would declare that The Manley Reference
Cardioid microphone is probably the world's most popular
modern tube vocal microphone! It has this sound right out
of the box that works especially symbiotically with vocals to
give the singer a finished sound that cuts through, no matter
how much processing follows the capture. We've been building
the Reference Cardioid Mic since 1990 and it has been
important with legends such as Don LaFontaine, Etta James,
and Katy Perry.-EveAnna Manley, Manley Laboratories, Inc.

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