Beginner or not, if a recording engineer is using a computer to record (very common), he's going to be using an audio interface. Although I wouldn't suggest investing in pro-level audio interfaces that cost thousands of dollars, you can still get a very good quality interface for bargain prices.
Regarding condensers:
Yea, background noise is a consideration. I have a condenser and it picks up quite a lot. If you're in a quiet environment, the main consideration would be if you're recording in the same room as your computer and your computer fans are loud, it's going to get picked up.
Ideally, you'll want to record in some sort of makeshift isolation booth. For this purpose, you can use a closet. Provided you have one in your recording space, closets (with clothes and stuff in them) are perfect for providing dead or neutral isolation with little to no setup required. All you need is a long enough mic cable and a mic stand.
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