Do I need a phantom power supply for a condenser mic?

[Duckeee]

(looking to buy a BM800 condenser mic) First off, sorry if this is the wrong forum page, so i'm looking to buy a microphone to start streaming and to talk to my friends and do some recording for school work, but mostly for talking to friends. But one thing that puzzles me is do i need phantom power really for a condenser? some vidoes say i don't need to if i'm not like "serious" about the recording and some videos say i need pre-amp, some say i can use use a usb audio adapter can someone confirm some of these for me? that would be very helpful and if theres any suggestions for cheap mics under $150 with an arm that would also be very helpful too.

(btw i've only been researching for 1 day so i'm lost and confused)

 

Link to mic that i'm look at https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Microphone-Kit-Sound-Studio-Suspension-Boom-Arm-SET-BM800-Dynamic-Condenser/231986437397?hash=item3603781d15:g:JmAAAOSwbsddchDr&frcectupt=true

[Aereldor]

Yes, you need phantom power for all condenser mics. Seems like you're not a musician and won't be using multiple mics, so I would just get a USB condenser mic. That way, the phantom power can be supplied through the USB cable and you won't need an audio interface. 

I think the best condenser mic in that price range is the Audio Technica AT2020 USB+. I've recorded everything from voiceovers to an orchestra with one (rehearsal tapes). 

I'm not seeing it in stock anywhere though, but the ATR-2500x USB is $120 and honestly just as good for voices.
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500x-USB-Condenser-Microphone-ATR/dp/B07ZPC2FMQ/

 

[The Flying Sloth]

1, The BM800 isn't really a condenser mic which allows it to be used without phantom power (badly mind you)

 

2, All XLR mics should be used with a USB audio interface to send the mic signal through a preamp and into the PC

 

3, The BM800 sucks a lot (loads of hissing) and I'd suggest purchasing something else like a decent XLR mic and interface or a t.bone MB88u USB / XLR microphone.

 

My mic suggestions for you would be either to get a set of Behringer C2 mics (or some such other cheap mic) and a Behringer UM2 interface or the aforementioned t.bone MB88u as it's a cheap USB microphone that's dynamic instead of condenser which means it will pick up less background noise and it has XLR in case you decide to upgrade to a better audio solution in future.

 

If your like to learn a little more about microphone choices and audio interfaces the link in my signature has quite a lot of information in it as well as my gear recommendations.