Good microphone for recording trumpet in smooth jazz?

Date: 21 Jul 2003 01:03:51 -0700
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I'm a trumpet player, who does recording at home, mainly as a hobby.
But of course, I'm a perfectionist and want the best quality recording
I can get. I have a clear, rich, warm sound that I'd want to
accurately capture when recording jazz and smooth jazz material. If
you've heard Chris Botti recordings, it is this quality of sound I'm
after. I'm sure effects are added during mixing, but I'm guessing a
particular mic was chosen to cater to and compliment his darker,
etherial tone. What kind of mic would this be?
I'm new to the many different types and manufacturers of microphones
out there, so anyone in production and/or a trumpet player who has
suggestions would be appreciated. i.e. Would a condenser mic be my
best bet because it's more sensitive and will capture my true sound
better? Or would a dynamic mic, one that does well with recording the
"low" (warmer)end of a sound work as well? I probably have a budget of
$200-300.
I did find a picture of Chris Botti in a studio. It appears he's
playing into an older microphone. Possibly ribbon type? Anyone
recognize this mic and why he might use this older type?
http://www.bottiology.com/interview3.html
Thanks for suggestions, tips, or knowledge you can send my way.