Shure Thing

The Shure SM27 ($460) which replaces and improves upon the company's KSM27–is large diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone for use on both instruments and vocals. It boasts a one-inch ultrathin Mylar diaphragm, and offers low self noise (9.5 dB SPL), fast transient response and strong low frequency reproduction. Shure.com