D5

we use podtrak8 ($350) record with 4-5 people using AKG D5s ($130ea) our shit sounds next level.

I’m not familiar enough with the current offerings, but I liked e845 and even the e835 better, both cheaper. And Audix OM3 (similar price). There are also a lot of newer mics that look better on paper, but this is just guesswork. Mics like TC MP-85 (much cheaper), Rode M1 (cheaper), and especially SE V7 (cheaper) and AKG D5 (cheaper).