The BEST voice over recording equipment
If you are a beginner to voice overs and voice acting, then it can be mind boggling trying to figure out which microphones, preamps, mixers, etc. etc. etc. are the best specifically for a beginner. And as a beginner, you want equipment that is inexpensive and yet can still be used for future professional jobs.
With this goal in mind (inexpensive yet professional), I've decided to list some of the best equipment that fits into a beginner's limited budget. And since you most likely won't find this equipment at your local music store, the links on this page will take you to a discount online store that has FREE SHIPPING! 
(I get all my stuff there.)
Fantastic sets for beginners!
Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini Standard
No matter which microphone you finally decide to get, you're gonna need this! The Mbox 2 Mini is a professional USB audio interface that allows you to plug your microphone into your computer. It comes with 48 volt "phantom power" (necessary to power any condenser microphone). And the best part: it comes with Pro Tools 8 LE, the standard software for audio recording (both Mac and Windows compatible), hundreds of royalty-free sounds, and an instructional DVD. ($295.00 for the full set - Save 10%)
Get it online: Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini Standard
Rode Microphone NT1-A Condenser Mic Bundle Standard
What could be better than getting a high-quality Rode condenser microphone? Simple. Getting a high-quality Rode condenser microphone WITH a matching premium shockmount AND a pop filter AND a 20-foot cable AND a dust cover AND EVEN an instructional DVD! Seriously, if you are a beginner, then this set is perfect to get you moving in the professional voice acting direction at a price that will surprise you in a very good way! ($229.00 for the full set - Save 37%)
Get it online: Rode Microphone NT1-A Condenser Mic Bundle Standard
Other great microphones:
MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount
The MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount has a silky, sweet high end while retaining tight, solid low and midrange reproduction. The 3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm creates a professional sound suited for digital and analog recording. Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish. 30Hz-20kHz frequency response. 130dB maximum SPL. Includes custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and case. Requires phantom power. ($49.99 - Save 75%)
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Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is the ideal mic for project and home studio applications. With a remarkably low price, cardioid pattern, and specs that put it in the big leagues, it features a custom-engineered, 16mm low-mass diaphragm and smooth 20Hz-20kHz frequency response. The AT2020's low self-noise is suited to digital recording, plus it has a high 144dB SPL handling. Requires phantom power. ($99.00 - Save 41%)
Get it online: Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Shure PG42 Condenser Microphone
Specifically engineered for vocal reproduction, the PG42 side-address condenser microphone features a large cardioid diaphragm tailored with high sensitivity to clearly reproduce refined performances. A -15dB switchable attenuator and a high pass filtering switch guarantees Shure quality for every lead vocal application. Includes a shock mount and carrying case.
($199.00 - Save 16%)
Get it online: Shure PG42 Condenser Microphone
Audio-Technica AT4040 Studio Condenser Microphone
A marriage of technical precision and artistic inspiration, this studio mic features an advanced large diaphragm element tensioned specifically to provide smooh, natural sonic characteristics. It's low-noise circuitry results in an exceptional transient response and natural output. Chosen as the "Wired Mic of the Year" by Music & Sound Retailer. AT4040 also won the "Best New Cabled Mic" at the Winter NAMM Music & Sound Awards. ($299.00 - Save 39%)
Get it online: Audio-Technica AT4040 Studio Condenser Microphone
Groove Tubes GT-50 Studio FET Condenser Microphone
(This is the mic I currently use! ) The Groove Tube GT-50 is a big, rich-sounding vocal mic. That's because GT50's large capsule with an ultra-thin 3 micron Gold evaporated Mylar diaphragm is uniquely hand built with GT's exclusive Disk Resonator that naturally extends high frequencies to improve detail and depth on both vocal and instrument recordings… and its exclusive FET Class A electronics are so smooth and warm you might even think it's a tube mic. Includes a swivel adaptor and aluminum storage case. ($320.00 - Save 19%)
Get it online: Groove Tubes GT-50 Studio FET Condenser Microphone
More to come!
