OLD SKOOL SLEEPER MICS

The Electro-Voice N/D468 - Ok, so it's not super-duper Old Skool (released in 1999), but I love this mic, and if you haven't ever used it, you are missing out!

This microphone is a great all around'r - good for a variety of sources.  It really excels on brass, guitar amps, drums (namely toms & snare), cymbals, and even vocals!

Now, If you don't have the $149 for a new N/D468, you could probably find it used on the guitar center used site - or you could purchase one of its older brothers - the EV N/D408 or the EV N/D308.  These are all very similar and can be had on the used market for a song! 

The 308

The 408