I generally use a Sennheiser e865 on stage and in practice and have been very happy with it. As for durability, I wouldn't know as it has never been dropped or otherwise abused. I do think it sounds better than the various Shure SM57 and SM58 mics I've used over the years. I'm very farsighted so I don't like bashing my mouth on microphones, condensers let me sing off the mic a bit more and gives the sound some "air", which suits my voice.
For rough bluesy vocals I sometimes use a cheap Apex 127 harmonica mic and it sounds pretty cool with the right EQ. If I have to move around (eg, doubling on keys, someone else using my mic) I'll use a headset mic from Apex (275, condenser) which I might upgrade if I stumble on a better one for cheap, but it actually performs very well.
Btw, Long & McQuade often has inexpensive Sennheiser mic/clip/cable/stand packages at sale time, though it's not where I got mine.
Peace, Mooh.
For rough bluesy vocals I sometimes use a cheap Apex 127 harmonica mic and it sounds pretty cool with the right EQ. If I have to move around (eg, doubling on keys, someone else using my mic) I'll use a headset mic from Apex (275, condenser) which I might upgrade if I stumble on a better one for cheap, but it actually performs very well.
Btw, Long & McQuade often has inexpensive Sennheiser mic/clip/cable/stand packages at sale time, though it's not where I got mine.
Peace, Mooh.
