Do I really need these dynamic mics?

[XPRTNovice ⚖️]

Just looking to clean up a bit of my mic inventory, because I'm a small time studio dork who is looking for quality over quantity.

I have a Shure SM58 and a Audix i5 that I never use. My real question is - do I actually need dynamic mics for studio work?

I think the immediate response would be "Yes, for your guitar cab", but I don't own a guitar cab, nor will I likely ever own one. Any electric stuff I do goes straight from my guitar to the preamp. I also am never going to be micing drums, so that's out, too.

All the stuff I record live are: Vocals, sax, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, mandolin, acoustic guitar, flute, whistling.

Given the above, and that most of the time I get suggestions to use either large diaphragm condensers or ribbons - and the fact that I never gig out - do I really need these two dynamics? I could sell them both and then use that money to get a sweet KSM32 or something like that. I just can't think of a scenario where I would want these two anymore. I have the MXL990/991 combo, and I want to get rid of those two for some better stuff.

Mic experts - unite!

[Argle]

If you're not going to record electric guitars, drums, or loud vocals, I would say no you don't need them.

[XPRTNovice ⚖️]

When you say "loud vocals," what do you mean exactly? I sometimes sing loud but I'm not like screaming or anything...

[Argle]

Like screaming rock vocals.

[Wiesty]

Depending how good your recording space sounds, dynamic mics may be the way to go sometimes. Also, recording your amp+ a di is sometimes a good way to go. I never get rid of mics because you never know what situation you'll be in one day.