
Shure
SM58
Indestructible live workhorse; but muffled for studio vocals.
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Looks like C414EB. The overexposed “back side” of the mic is odd though… the pad and filter switches aren’t visible, and those parts of the body/chassis design aren’t originally flush against the mic body. Maybe it’s old enough that the pad/filter nubbins are worn away.
Yeah I think you’re right. The body of the mic looks too long to be a c12. But if it is an EB then does it have the brass or nylon capsule? Makes a big difference in the sound.
There are many 414 variants. The eb is the only one I really like. I think the Mojave ma300 is my current favorite new mic. I don’t even like the 103
C414, but only the XL2 or EB
It's an older c414 (80s?) people like the older ones that have different capsules made of different material. Less bright than normal ones I believe? These ones go for quite a bit more money.
Akg 414 id say is a great work horse condenser. But it is not a budget friendly solution like the sm57.

Shure
SM58
Indestructible live workhorse; but muffled for studio vocals.

Shure
SM57-LC
Versatile for instruments; needs pop filter for vocals.

DJI
Mic 2
Unbeatable convenience, 32-bit float; but poor Bluetooth audio.

Samson Technologies
Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone with Accessories
Great value dual USB/XLR; recent price increase noted.

Shure
SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone
Professional vocal sound; but expensive, needs external amplifier.