I think X-Plane is better than FS any and every day. As an aero-engineer in the simulation industry, I can tell you that the flight model is X-Plane is an okay representation, but the entire FS series is completely bogus: not based on true dynamic equations for thrust, lift and drag . X-Plane isn’t as polished as far…

The Rode NT1A is a better all-around microphone. That matched with a $40 ART tube pre-amp is an extremely cost effective and lovely general-purpose recording option.