Microphones!

Do you need a Dynamic? Condenser? Ribbon?
For Vocals, Guitar Amps, Drums?
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Each of these mIcs has a Sonic Signature. A studio professional can predict how each will sound on different sources. This is the basis for musing that an sm81 is good on acoustic guitars, an sm57 can do amps, the re20 can do a nice HH vocal. Then you try it and realize how much the choice of microphone affects the final recording.