Beyerdynamic - MC 930

I think the answer is: it depends. If they do classical, Schoeps or DPA. Maybe Gefell or Josephson. Rock: dynamics like MD421, MD441, RE20, EV635, M88, M201, SM58, SM57. Acoustic/vocal stuff: Gefell, good Neumanns (KM84, U67, U57), Beyer MC930, Josephsons. A ribbon can find its place in many places as well.

You feel you're missing "detail "? A dynamic mic captures less detail than a condenser mic. However, the difference between a low-end and high-end dynamic mic isn't as pronounced as the difference between a low-end and high-end condenser mic. Cheap condenser mics can be noisy or lack mojo, and different mics are better suited for different sources, e.g., a ribbon mic on an amplifier cab. And if your post-production treatment is severe, the mic won't make as much difference as you're mangling the sound. That all said, a really nice mic makes a big difference to me. The difference between an Oktava and Beyer MC930 is stunning, and the MC930 is not an extraordinarily expensive mic. I like expensive mics, as they give me a great capture of the source, and if it doesn't sound good, I know it's not the mic.