Condenser Microphone power

[noob101]

Hello, I am looking to get a new mic and I have come across several Condenser mics:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Blue-Condenser-Dynamic-Microphone-Mic-Sound-Studio-Recording-Shock-Mount-/291403894472?hash=item43d9068ec8:g:~scAAOSwMmBVwX1I

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Koolertron-Condenser-Recording-Microphone-Broadcasting/dp/B01420KQJI/ref=sr_1_8?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1455028633&sr=1-8&keywords=microphone

 

both these mics are Condenser so they need power. do they take battery like I have seen in one video?

I have read review that say they work without phantom power just from the MoBo, is this true? or do I need to invest in phantom power?

Thanks!

[ALwin]

If there isn't any battery slot on the mic, condenser microphones need phantom power, either 24V or 48V.

 

The phantom power can be provided by the audio mixer or the computer's audio interface (if supported).  Some USB audio mixers probably take the power from the computer via the USB connection and give it to the mic.

[Guest Generallee]

I think it needs +48v depending on models, you generally find that on external mixers and pro sound cards

[Fastbrony Racer]

You will need an interface that give 48v. I have a blue spark and u87 both mics need 48v. you could go with a USB mic but they don't have the option to plug in my apollo 8p. To make the right chose you need to know what you are going to do with it. I record in studios so i have a u87 and a apollo 8p but id you are a gamer you dont need an xlr mic, go with an good usb mic no need for 48v.