once again thanks for all the replies...a change of direction...lets ignore any necessity [desirability] for live use and just look at something to do a bit of recording at home via a Komplete Audio 6 into Cubase for singing but also for making recordings of when a few mates sit round in a circle for a bit of a sing a long / jam primarily acoustic guitar and vocals. I know there is a lot of love for the pencil Perception 170 but what about the ones higher up the range including the ones with multi directional capability? All views/advice appreciated

many thanks

David