or u can get a MXL 990 condensor for $65. Youre still gonna need a preamp. If you're low on cash you can get a Nady Phantom adapter for around $60 then u can get a tube preamp later and sell the Nady. But a pro sound card is a must. Delta 44 is the best but I also recommend the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinumfor around $200. It's a little more inexpensive. I have the Audigy and see no reason to upgrade it. Just make sure you use updated drivers. Check ebay.com for the Audigy. Theres usually really good deals on there for those. Get all the rest of your audio gear from musicians friend.com. they always have the lowest prices. Also dont buy a new mic without getting a boom stand and a pop filter. They should run you about $20 each on musician's friend. Also if you can afford it don't skimp out on the mic cable. again Musicians friend has a very wide variety of Mic cable. if you gotta be cheap they have 20ft cable for $7.99

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