Shure SM58 - microphone is a good all around mic.
A microphone definitely determines the quality of your recording, so if you are an amateur musician, I assume you will be looking for something affordable microphone, one brand that I can recommend is SHURE, but that totally depends on your budget, so you can check this guide to purchase which is the right one for you. http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/studio/studio-microphones/buying-guide.php
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.
Sound recording software. You can download Audacity for free. It is easy to use for recording and editing.
A USB microphone can be used for online broadcasting, recording in studio, or just use it for record anything you wanted. It just be convenience use.
Audio Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones are a great price and highly recommended for home studios.
1) Scroll down to related links and look for "Shure's Microphone Techniques for Studio Recording Glossary and Appendix". 2) Scroll down to related links and look for "Sound Recording".
One can purchase a microphone boom at electronics websites like zZounds and Studio 1 Productions. One can also find them online at websites such as Amazon and eBay.
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.
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.
Condenser microphones are used for recording and studio purposes. They can be purchased at many audio video supply companies. One is able to purchase a condenser microphone at Oakwood Broadcast. Others are available online at Amazon or eBay.
Studio monitors are an important part of a home recording studio. One can purchase a studio monitor from a number of online websites including Musician's Friend and Amazon.
You record your music at a recording studio.