These are great for live and work well for recording, but yea, the preamp is what makes a great mic sound like the greatest.
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-Supercardio ... B0002BACBO
And this is a great home recording condenser mic
http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUKSM27
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-Supercardio ... B0002BACBO
And this is a great home recording condenser mic
http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUKSM27
It is what it is until it isn't