Rode NT1

Great first real microphone – When you get serious about recording, get one of these microphones. It is clear and very quiet. It is easily as good as microphones costing 5 to 10 times the price. (eg Neuman U103 has almost identical character but steeper price) The included shock mount and 'pop' filter make it ideal for recording vocals. Very flat response. No excessive high end peak or low bump. Just lovely clear recording. When used properly you can record release ready material. Highly recommend

Note the NT1A is different to the NT1 - and probably not as good, so be careful which you get.