Beyerdynamic M88 Classic

"[This hypercardioid dynamic microphone has a] low-mid emphasis that tends to be flattering and not overpowering in a broad range of applications. The M88 serves well on vocals ... and bass cabinets (including the bottom speaker on a Leslie). Its transient detail, which is surprisingly precise for a moving-coil dynamic, can prove especially helpful on kick drum (and interestingly enough, the M88 is now predominantly marketed as a kick drum mic, where it indeed excels). Its hypercardioid pattern leads to good rejection of off-axis sounds." - Steve Silverstein, Tape Op