How to connect a condenser microphone to your computer?

Question

I really really want this microphone right here:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AKG-Perception-100-LargeDiaphragm-Condenser-Microphone?sku=271242&src=3SOSWXXB

Problem is it's condenser and I don't think it will plug directly into my computer. I have heard of USB condensers, but really most studio professionals have recommended to go for the real thing.

The problem is I have no idea how to install it to my computer. I heard of all these expensive ways of installing it. All these interfaces with many functions that are expensive. Is there a cheap interface or whatever you need to install it to your computer. i'm a rapper and record song, and need to connect it to the computer to record.

Does anyone know what I need to connect it to my computer?? Does anyone know the steps of connecting it or what I need to buy. Try thinking of a cheap way thoguh lol, if you can't just tell me the regular way. I just need to record that's it. Thanks and Happy New Yearz!

Answer 1

There is usually a mic in jack on your sound card. Plug it in there. It is near your speaker out jack.

I know that for the mic plug in the back, it will only work well with
an amplified signal. If your mic uses a battery, for instance, then it
will work just fine. Otherwise, I think you have to amplify it somehow,
or your signal weill be weak. I don't think the jack size matters. You
should be able to reduce it. So basically what I know is that all my
mics that take a battery work well on the computer, where all those that
don't, do not.

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Answer 2

For decent audio you need a pre amp such as ArtTube.