the t.bone SC 400

Need a cheap studio condenser mic?
Look no further! The t.bone SC 400 is probably the cheapest one you can find and the quality is actually really good.

The sound is crystal clear and if you turn up the gain while recording then it is super sensitive. You can record the faintest sounds if you want to. Therefore the mic comes with a shock mount to stabilize it and avoid vibrations that would otherwise mess up your recording.
Since it is so sensitive I would recommend that you invest in some kind of acoustic screening for your room because this mic will really show how bad your room acoustics are. If your room is quite empty and filled with hard surfaces then you will get a reverb effect while recording.

+Price
+Sound quality
+Low amount of hiss
+Good shock mount
+Sensitive

-Sensitivity demands a good room

If you are on a budget and want to record vocals, don't hesitate. It's probably the best entry level large diaphragm studio condenser microphone you can find.

I bought these along whith some other equipment for my podcast. Four years later these two microphones are the only pieces of equipment still in use. I don't think you can get a better microphone at this price point. Affordable, yet with a solid metal construction and they sound fantastic if you know what you're doing.

The only downside of this microphone is the included shock mount. The hinges that let you position the microphone gets loose after a while and it just sort of hangs there. But it is easy enough to just buy a new shock mount. (Or super glue the hinge in the position you want it as I did)

Solid recommendation from me!