My need microphone in-flow is much greater than my regualr income (if you know what I mean) so after browsing on eBay I found a microphone called the Takstar PCM-6100. Now don't get me wrong, this microphone was made in China and is very cheap however it is a great microphone. It is a condensor mic and made from good metal casing. The frequency response isn't exactly what you would call 'ruler flat' but with a little tweaking it can be made a marvelous mic. Look for it: Takstar PCM-6100