Audio-Technica AT2035 - Audio Technica

Audio-Technica AT2035 most certainly the best Large Diaphragm Condenser (LDC) microphone in the 100 dollar price range and can certainly compete against other microphones in the 300 dollar price range.

It requires phantom power so look into a good preamp or mixer that comes with phantom power capable supply. I also highly recommend some flat response studio headphones or monitors. Audio-Technica AT2035