The Shure SM7B is one of the best kept secrets of the recording world.
It is regularly used by James Hetfield (Metallica), Bruce Springsteen, Anthony Kiedis (The Red Hot Chili Peppers) and was the microphone used by Michael Jackson for the Thriller album.

Keep in mind that it operates best with a mic pre that can produce 60db of gain and be prepared to experiment with the various eq options available on the mic itself and the two pop shields that come with it. Try it with the popshield off!

If you are looking for a trusty, professional quality, yet affordable vocal microphone for your home studio you can’t go much wrong with a SM7B.