Looking for a great semi-pro vocal mic

hey-
I'm looking for an excellent semi-pro vocal mic. willing to spend up to $600-700. Right now I've got my eye on the SE Electronics Z3300A, which looks to be an excellent choice, but i'm open to suggestions.
I'm not particularly looking for personal favorites... I'm looking for tried and true industry vocal mics that deliver under any situation, and always produce excellent tone, good warmth and presence without being too abrasive.
thanks!
chris

If you can pump your budget up just a smidge, the AKG 414 is an industry standard condensor mic that sounds great on just about everything, including vocals. It has a very clear vivid sound, and you'll find it takes care of lots of condensor mic needs really well. I've seen it in most studios, it also sounds great as a room mic, distant amp mic, even nice as a kick mic
It doesn't have the warmth and character of more expensive vocal mics, like Neumanns, but cheaper-priced condensors sometimes have too much dark character for me. This would keep your tracks more on the clear and pro side.
Zzounds sells it for $900.
Don't know where you live, but in NYC B&H Photo Video used to have a room where you could test out microphones. Really best to get your mouth in front of a bunch of options to find the right one.

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