I got a couple new mics and a new interface recently. I did a few mic shootouts and made of pack of my favorite three mics that I tried.
Shure SM57 (workhorse)
Audix i5 (cuts the mix)
Audix D4 (nice low-end)
I used an ESP w/EMG-85 into my '04 Mesa Triple Rectifier (new tubes) with a Maxon OD808 into a Line6 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.
I only used Channel 3 (modern), but it cleans up very nicely!
I did 19 profiles with different mic levels and such..
57 (only)
i5 (only)
D4(only)
57/i5 (3 profiles)
i5/D4 (3 profiles)
57/D4 (3 profiles)
57/i5/D4 (7-profiles)
Check the store for this pack, $6.50
Listen to some profiles here
https://soundcloud.com/shainst…a-pack-sound-examples-raw