I would look at the website http://www.recordproduction.com/microphones.html. They have Dynamic, Condenser, and Ribbon Microphones. You would have to look at the website because depending on which one you want and your price range.
A cheap microphone will have less sensitivity than a studio condenser microphone.
If your teenager is into music and has the ambition to play in a real band someday, then I see no harm in buying them a studio microphone, but be aware that most of them are still a little pricey.
The Studio Projects C1 is a special type of microphone classified as a condenser microphone. It is a high quality microphone with a low amplifier, often used by singers and performers.
It all depends on what electronics store you go to. You will probably luck out with a better and more inexpensive microphone if you buy a used one online or purchase one off a discount website.
I dont really think a microphone is the answer. try useing a recording studio, you can hire them out for a period of time in a day. its cheap, and you get good quality.
Shure SM58 - microphone is a good all around mic.
A good nice place to stay that would be cheap and not run down is the Intown Suites. It is a very nice hotel and it is set up like a studio apartment. You have a full refrigerator, a stove with burners, sink, table and microwave.
The Neumann TLM 103 microphone is the kind of microphone that musicians use when they are in the studio recording a new album. The microphone is fairly expensive retailing at $1100.
i read hes using a Sony's C-800G Studio Tube Condenser Microphone
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I'd go with the SE Electronics USB1000a USB Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone OR the Rode RODE NT1A Studio Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount. They are a little pricey, so you're looking at between $150 to $350.
A microphone is commonly used to record sound in a studio setting.