>>1623261That's a huge topic anon. It all comes down to the recording technique you use, the types of locations you go to, and your budget. DPAs are basically the world's most perfect mics in terms of specs (although my Audio-Technicas almost match) but they're stupid expensive. Also let's remember that the way a mic sounds is everything, and they aren't created equal. Smaller the mic, the higher the self-noise, and then you have to be mindful of frequency response and polar pattern. If you want a tiny mic with an actual great sound and specs, you're gonna pay. If you can tolerate a normal sized pencil mic you can get amazing specs for 1/4 the cost. It goes on and on. It's a whole big thing and when you navigate it with all your priorities in mind, you pick something that's the overall best choice for you.
