ok first off.....what you'll need to know is that for the mic's i'm abotu to show...you'll need something called "phantom power".....they sell it for liek $20-$40.....but...alot of mixers sell them...and in my opinion i would suggest purchasing a cheap mixer to supply the phatom power and it'll help your quality al il......
theres also something called pre-amps...honestly...i don't know enoguh about them to speak on them...but i suggest doing soem of your own research if your interested....
another word of advice...keep your wires as short as possible...it'll help your quality also....and theres 3 levels of quality for the wires.....i'd advice buying the best you can get...it'll cost a lil more..but if your semi serious its worth it..
but yes to the mics....
this one i got and can honestly say i'm satisfied with...
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Audio-Techn ... 1126691.gc
i have this with phantom power and audio interface.....i mix all my shit through adobe....but i wish i woulda got a mixer.......cuz it woulda made my shit sound better...but oh well we live and we learn...
http://www.guitarcenter.com/AKG-Percept ... 1391479.gc
this one i heard good things abotu from a couple other mc's i know........
http://www.guitarcenter.com/MXL-990s-Co ... 1126968.gc
this seems to be the universal "first mic".....i honestly don't think i'd like it much..but to each his own...
now if you looking to spend a lil more.....(remember its not just the mic...you also gotta know how to mix some to get good quality...the mic's quality is only as good as your mixing skills)
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Shure-KSM44 ... 1126543.gc
this is liek one of the best you can get for under a G.....
http://www.guitarcenter.com/AKG-Percept ... 1391482.gc
alot of AKG's mics are top notch.....
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Audio-Techn ... 1126600.gc
i personally like audio-technica....but thats my bias....
but yea just a few ideas....
they also have USB mics...but imo i don't liek them......so i ain't gonna include them......if you only wanan spend $100 on it...then you prolly shouldn't have asked my opinion....i think they get hsitty quality even after you mix your shit...and i've only heard one person who to could mix it to its full potential......and i still have heard other ppl on this site who's sounded better....
MIXER
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Alesis-Mult ... 1322417.gc
this mixer i can almost guarentee you'll get near professional sound...if you want an example...the dude jae rock (who did the hook for my illest on the mic and a couple verses) has that.....your gonan have to fuck around with it a bit to get it to sound that good...but its well worth it....
they do got cheaper mixers with phantom power and shit......but i ain't gonna put any up here....if you see a mixer you like or have questions about...just ask me..and i'll try to answer it the best i can.........
another thing is a pop filter......but thats like $20.....i would suggest just get a regular one...they have metal ones...but its $40..and i don't hear the difference.....
i'm hoping this helped...and anyone who has questions...or needs more advice/assistance feel free to ask here......
