Originally Posted by
Dolmen
I own the EV Cardinal, and I've really enjoyed it. It's done a great job recording screechy/raspy black metal, death metal, and Gregorian chant style vocals, so it's got a nice, wide range. I've heard numerous people say it's a really great mic for female vocals, I've never tried that though. It's also really great for miking amps and acoustic/classical guitars. I really only use it for my classical guitar now when I record as my band mate got his own mic.
The AKG I wasn't impressed with. From the little I messed around with it at the local music shop, it's a good mic, but the EV gives more bang for the buck.