Electrovoice RE20 Dynamic Microphone ($450)
Favored for broadcast and voice over.
Unique design "virtually" eliminates proximity effect.
Freq. response: 45Hz - 18kHz
Bass roll off ('tilt down') switch.
Best known for broadcast and vocals, it's lack of proximity effect can help you keep clarity on chunky electric guitars and heavy electric basses. Also not bad for Jazz kick drums and floor toms.