anyone ever use one of these? I've actually read some nice things. some dodgy compoents inside (which can be swapped easily so I hear)...but good bang for buck? any thoughts?

get an Avalon M5

well, the 57's i aquired. i didnt buy them all. only bought 2, actually. ill look into those mics you mentioned! thanks all!

I cant find much info the on Shijny Boxes. anyone ever use them? info? they sure look cool in that "boutique" way...

cool! thanks guys!

I thought about the M160 actually. Hell, I even considered trying out the new Nady ribbons, but I'd probably be wasting some cash in the long run. I didnt consider the Royer since I didnt think i could afford it...but perhaps I shall. The Beyer I can get for $300 or so, right? yea...I SHOULD go ribb...

Loaded and completely subjective question, but fun to discuss I imagine... here is my current mic locker list. nothing too great yet...and I should have $500-700 to burn on a new mic or two...any ideas what i should get for a nice lineup? Shure B-52 Beta 57A 5 - SM 57's Rode NT5 matched pair AKG 414...

I have an idea:
go back to Win 2K.

2003 server is hell to work with. locked down like fort knox and difficult to crack.

better yet, get a mac.

wow. where did you find that deal at?

any thoughts of recording consoles in this range?
I got my eyes on an A&H GL2200, which I have heard is not as nice as the 2400, but still nice. Are these really bad for recording, and should really only be used for monitoring and FOH?

any good stories/ideas appreciated...

thank you all