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[xeno439]

looking to spend between 100k and 300k for both.

[Underwaterbob]

Have you looked into USB condenser microphones?

If it's only the one mic you need and you're recording to a hard drive and not tape, it's the way to go to maintain quality and save yourself some money.

Edit: Just be careful buying online here. I ordered a USB AT2020, it took forever because it was an import. After charging me for the USB version, they sent me the regular, non-USB AT2020 which was useless to me since I did not have phantom power, and it took twice as long to get my money back. Though that was some time ago when USB condensers were just entering the market.

[Pink Freud]

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=zoom+portable+recorder&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1173&bih=600&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=6012722762099057281&sa=X&ei=QL_xTtr4FoTGmAWk69y0Ag&ved=0CH4Q8wIwAg

[Swampfox10mm]

Why a condenser mic? Is it for music or voice/podcast?

Just a warning... they pick up EVERYTHING. Unless you have an excellent studio environment, I'd warn against getting one. I tried a few, and found the Studio Projects B1 to be the best for the money by a longshot.

http://www.interpark.com/product/MallDisplay.do?_method=detail&sc.shopNo=0000100000&firpg=01&sc.prdNo=263196360&sc.dispNo=016001&sc.dispNo=016001

Problem is, it even picked up cars outside on the street that I couldn't hear myself, not to mention all of the tiny noises from appliances and whatnot.

In all honesty, I think you should look at something like the Zoom H1 or H2 if you're not doing something live:

http://item.gmarket.co.kr/DetailView/Item.asp?goodscode=197901520&GoodsSale=Y&jaehuid=200002673

You can get them a heck of a lot cheaper back home, from Amazon if someone can ship 'em. They sound really awesome!

[lion]

Do you mean "phantom power supply" or "preamp"?

[The Sherriff]

If you don't necessarily need a condenser mic, I have a shure SM-57 that I'll sell. It looks a bit beat but it works perfectly. The dome's a bit dented and there's a serial number scratched near the base. I bought it used from a music store in Canada that rented out mics.

I'm in Seoul, go to school in sinchon but live near hoegi station. Hows 90k won?