Five, great new choices for dynamic instrument/vocal microphones for stage or studio comprise the Beyerdynamic Opus Series. Starting with the Opus 29S, you'll have a dependable stage workhorse with a supercardioid polar pattern for higher vocal volume before feedback. Frequency response is 50Hz to 16kHz and it comes with an on/off switch, clip, cable and carrying pouch.

Next is the Opus 39 with 50Hz to 16kHz response, supercardioid pattern without switch (Or get the Opus 39S with switch), clip and pouch. The Opus 39 is more suitable for miking loud instrument cabinets as well as vocalists. Opus 59 (pictured) is a high quality dynamic mic with a supercardioid pattern, 45Hz to 16kHz response and a good price to performance ratio. My pick for the 'best bang for the buck!'

The top of the line for dynamics is the Opus 69 with a 35Hz to 16kHz frequency range, good gain before feedback and great sound for the loudest singers and amp cabinets.

Finally the Opus 81 is a condenser microphone designed for stage use that has ruggedized construction and an internal shock mount for minimal handling noise. The weight-balanced and slim design feels good in any vocalist's hand and the mic will power from any mixer's phantom powering source from 12 to 48 volts. Frequency response is 50Hz to 18kHz. Much more information from Beyerdynamic in Farmingdale, NY at 631-293-3200 or www.beyerdynamic.com