thomasdrv, As you can see in my sig line, I also use the AKG 460's with CK1 caps for well over 20 years. Of course, you could and should buy other caps (Ck2 for sure). These mics have proven to be versatile and for sure can handle high SPLs like Rock Concerts. As others have mentioned, of course location and distance from stage/stacks have a lot to do with the overall quiality, but to be prepared for anything in advance I like the AKG C460/480 combo. I would say the Beyer 930 mentioned will do the trick as well. and, of course, those DPAs can handle high SPLs if you can handle the budget!