You really think so?
I did an inventory of my mics and I have:
2: Oktava condensers
2: Shure SM57
3: Shure SM58
I need a good vocal mic. Looking at the AKG P220 and Audio Technica AT2020.
Looking at some others too.
Yup, I think so.
You might know this already: Bono of U2 cuts all his vocals with an SM58. This I know for a fact, because my son started out in LA working as an assistant to Flood, who both recorded and produced U2.
Michael Jackson cut all his vocals with a Shure SM7, which is essentially an SM58 with a bass roll-off switch, and a somewhat different pattern; however they both use the exact same diaphragm cartridge.
They aren't alone.
If your voice benefits from a condenser - not all do, I need them on female vocals, but not all male vocals - every condenser works with a different type of voice, so try a few.
My son cut 30 Seconds to Mars' vocals with Jared Leto on several gold records. Jared can afford anything, but thought his voice sounded best with the inexpensive Rode NT-1. If you listen to the most recent albums, he was probably right - he sounds great on that mic.
One thing about the Rode mics, that are made in Australia with highly computerized processes: they're very, very good mics for the money. They kick the Chinese mics' backsides just about every time, and certain models are actually world class.
I have no experience with the AKG 220.
The Audio Technica 2020 isn't what many regard as a true large diaphragm condenser. It's an electret capsule (as opposed to the more standard true capacitor capsules that you find on the best mics). It's what they refer to as 'medium diaphragm'. If you're looking for that push and warmth that an LDC can deliver in the 'chest voice' area (this is because a larger diaphragm has a more resonant low end), you might want to look at something else. I've never loved the sound of electrets. But that's down to personal taste. They have a texture I don't care for, is the only way I can put it.
Yet if it suits your voice, whatever works...works.
You'll find that most vendors will not accept microphone returns, so it's best to try a few mics before dropping the coin, if possible.
Some Guitar Centers (like the one near me) have multiple mics set up on shelves that you can try with a pair of headphones, which is a pretty decent way to see if a vocal mic can come close to working for you. The best way is to try a few mics in someone's studio. Not all of us have that option.
If you like the AKG sound (such as the 414), the 214 is a stone-cold, straight-up bargain, but it's a bit more money than you might be looking to spend. It's simply a cardioid-only 414. So it has the sparkly high end and detail of the 414, a mic that's in just about every studio of quality on the planet. Most people record in cardioid mode and don't need mics with multiple patterns (I'm one of them).
Usually with microphones, you get what you pay for. However, there are some bargains out there if you're discerning and can try them with your voice.
Anyway, those are my thoughts.