WombatPeteAdditionally, I might suggest the Focusrite Scarlett Solo, which clocks in at about $99. But that's only if you're going to be using a computer to record from.
chirospasmChiro, thanks. The Saramonic looks like it might be a great option. How's the noise floor on that, any idea? To use that with this mic, what else would you get in the kit?
WombatPeteSilent pre-amp, nearly no added noise floor. The only thing you might need is a super short male-to-female XLR cable or bridge to connect it to the mic -- it doesn't like to fit into mics directly, sadly.
chirospasmI watched the booth junkie vid on the thing - it looked he only needed an extender because the shock mount got in the way. Looking at images, it looks like they should connect without a problem. (Do we want shock mount for this mic, btw? I didn't see one in his starter setup.) If the noise floor is that low, then this sounds pretty perfect. I can do any sound manipulation in a computer, right? Having recorded a clean initial signal...
chirospasmAnd the advantage of the Zoom over this is a built in mic I don't need, plus pre-amp controls I can reproduce in computer? I am somewhat new to this...
WombatPete The Zoom's interface for recording is a little easier to use, can record at a partly higher frequency (96k vs 48k) than the Saramonic, on some versions you can plug more than one mic in / connect it to a computer via USB, on some versions you have access to built-in effects, and you can always use the Zoom's built in mic in a pinch if traveling without one. The Zoom H4N ($189 at AMZN), for instance, is going to cost more because of these added features. This CAD mic we're all excited about will need 48V to work properly (and it, interestingly, includes batteries in case a preamp isn't available), so either recording device (Zoom or Saramon) will work well to keep that mic doing what it needs to be doing. Zoom allows you to set the preamp/gain; the Saramon also lets you set the preamp/gain. No real difference there -- other than the preamp is super clean on both. If you have the money available, I would recommend the Zoom H4N (not the pro version) as a great starter recording device. However, the Saramonic will work just fine for you needs, I suspect, as well.