Voice Over set up

[eZGraviity]

Looking to do some Voice Over work on the side, separate from my day job. Mostly looking at audiobook narrating for the time being. What would be a good audio setup? Thinking of some form of large diaphragm condenser microphone, but no idea what brands are good for this sort of thing. Also what should I use as an interface, and what kind of phantom power issues do I need to be aware of. Mixer/audio interface, etc.. 

 

From what I can tell, I need the following items:

 

Microphone

Headphones

Interface/Mixer

 

Looking for input/recommendations. Total budget I'm looking to keep it under $500.

[Fl0yd-]

you could get a shure sm7b or mv7 / x and a scarlett 2i2 interface for around 500$ and it would work just fine till you can save up and get an inline signal booster to get extra clean gains on the volume with something like the cloudlifter cl-1 later on.

[Guest]

Don't forget the acoustics of the room.

[Motifator]

SM7B is the biggest meme of a microphone, just don't unless you want to be laughed at by literally anybody in r/microphones including Behringer Uli himself.

Get a setup like this:

https://www.amazon.com/PreSonus-Studio-24c-USB-C-Interface/dp/B07L9MWWDK?th=1

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1312224-REG/lewitt_lct_240_pro_condenser_microphone_fet.html

Headphones, I'm not the most knowing down there but this setup does leave you cash to spare.

[eZGraviity]

@Motifator Just to ask the question: How does this microphone compare? I know nothing of brand quality in this department, so I have no idea how good this is... 

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007NQH98/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

[Motifator]

MXL is a solid brand, I've been meaning to get the V67Q for stereo stuff for long. Though I'd put Lewitt's condensers a step above, the 770 is tad bit lower grade.

Could also go with a vocal mic and a stand.

[eZGraviity]

@Motifator What would the benefits be between the PreSonus interface you linked and the Scarlett 2i2? They're both around the same price and have good reviews on Amazon

[Motifator]

Presonus has the Studio One software which is industry acclaimed and very good. I prefer it to the software of other interfaces I own, as such, it would get my vote. Also, it's got some Burr-Brown codecs that are pretty good. Not Motu M2 level good, a bit below... but the software makes up for it with ease.

[Psittac]

I know NOTHING about mic's or recording (other than you need to sound treat like @lewdicrous mentioned).  I can however say that if you need headphones for monitoring the Rode NTH-100 are just excellent and reasonably priced ($150usd)