If you're a singer-songwriter just getting started with recording yourself at home, take a good look at the MXL 550 / 551R Ensemble package of small and large diaphragm condenser microphones. Use the large diaphragm 550 up close on a vocal for a bold, colorful sound while the 551R points at your guitar or other acoustic instrument. Wired internally with Mogami, these two microphones use low-noise electronics to give a healthy, clear signal to your interface and capture your performance with great detail.