Bob..we have two main studios..and each one is outfitted with the same mic chain.
I had an original Neumann/Telefunken U48a back in the early 70's that I had to sell quick to avoid a nasty bout with near bankruptcy..Only got 1000 bucks for it..and it was sweet.
I was able in 2000 to buy one of Capitol Records' surplus Telefunken U47s, and got the magic back..the magic dried up in 2004 when we needed a replacement VF14 tube..and parted with 1800USD for a dud! Sold the mic to an Aisian fellow who got wind of it being used for Nat King Cole, and Peggy Lee..and wanted it bad.
With the new facility near Atlanta being built we decided to go with mostly newer gear..and went through a ton of paid trial mics..ADK Hamburgs/Vienna II..Brauner Phantoms, Microtech/Geffell, new Neumanns, and AKG 414's..and Bob..I still have them
But I caved in again..and needed to go vintage with the mics again so we have landed on a couple of East German vintage Gefell UM70s for video narration and work that needs a lot of magic. It has the awesome M7 capsule. It is a very big sounding but intimate and not boomy mic.
John Peluso's wonderful 2247LE tube condensers are used for network broadcast TV and soft sell radio..beautiful low end and nice air when used with a quality preamp.
For edgier work, and car spots, concert etc..I still love the Sennheiser MKH416 that we have for the motorhome studio..in both fixed rooms I found two 415s..love them love them!
My name is Jeff..I am a micaholic...