Could somebody tell me if the MXL V67M, MXL V63, Behringer ECM 8000, and Behringer B1 need phantom power? Also, are there any decent condenser mic's out there that run on batteries and are under $150?
Check out the Audio Technica AT813a. It runs for somewhere around $150 at 8thstreetmusic.com. It runs off of a single AA battery, or you can run phantom power to it. It is a very smooth sounding mic. I like it on quiet to mid volume vocals, and I love it for acoustic guitar.