Affordable vocal microphones for recording studios may be easy to come by, but only a few are worth purchasing. When recording, quality sound replication is essential, and most cheap mics fail to achieve this. Microphones such as the Rode NT1-A, the Nady RSM-4 and the Shure SM58 are all under $700 and all produce high-quality results.RDE NT1-ARode is a well-respected Australian microphone company. The Rode NT1-A is their most popular model because it is so affordable, yet so reliable. The mic itself is amazingly low-noise, producing hardly any buzz or electric hum. It’s a condenser microphone similar to the world famous Nuemann U87. The U87, however, costs over $4,000. The NT1-A produces crisp and clear vocals, perfect for rock, soul or R & B.Nady RSM-4The Nady RSM-4 is a classic, vocal