USB Condenser Mics

[guitarmadman85]

I have started a recording project with a buddy of mine. The guitar parts are running through our processors, and we have a pretty good drum machine, which leaves the problem of getting good vocals. I don't have a mixer, so no phantom power, but I have been looking at the USB condenser mics that are now offered. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with these, or has any recommendations. It's a low key project, so I am not planning on spending for than about $100. There is a Nady and an MXL I am looking at. Here are the links.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/MXL-MXLUSB-006-Powered-Condenser-Microphone-103999496-i1169096.gc
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Nady-USB-1C-USB-Condenser-Microphone-776406-i1324591.gc

I think the MXL 006 is a newer than the 990... I think the 006 is brand new... I'm not sure.... Thanks!

[vroomery]

You should really look into getting this mic. It's called a "snowball" mic from Blue. It's a self powered condenser mic and goes for about $100 in some places.

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blue-Snowball-USB-Microphone?sku=279015

[tunghaichuan]

You should really look into getting this mic. It's called a "snowball" mic from Blue. It's a self powered condenser mic and goes for about $100 in some places.

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blue-Snowball-USB-Microphone?sku=279015


About $65 from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-White/dp/B000EOPQ7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280028402&sr=8-1).

Make sure you read the reviews though, some people seem to have issues with that particular mic.