Microphones

Audio is purely subjective, your tastes may vary! These are just some popular options that are well-reviewed online!

Also note that the microphone that fits you differs depending on your voice and what kind of sound you want to record

Mics

The Rode VideoMic Go II is a good value, but it’s meant to be mounted on a camera and is a bit janky

USB

• under $50: Razer Seiren Mini ($49)
• under $100: Audio-Technica ATR2100x ($80) / Samson Q2U ($69)
• a bit over $100: Sennheiser Profile ($119, $179 for streaming set w/ mic arm)

XLR

• under $100: Shure SM58 ($99) / Rode PodMic ($99) / Lewitt LCT 240 Pro ($99)
• around $150: Audio-Technica AT2035 ($149) / Rode NT1 Signature Series ($159)

Interfaces

• under $50: mTrack Solo ($49)
• under $150: Scarlett Solo ($139)
• under $250: SSL2 ($229) / Motu M2 ($199) / iD4 Mark II ($199)
• podcasts + content creating: Rodecaster Duo ($499)

Other Accessories

• mic arms
  • under $100: Rode PSA-1 ($109) / Elgato Wave ($99)
• low-profile mic arms
  • under $100: Elgato Wave LP ($99)
• tablestop mic stands
  • under $20: Samson MD5 ($19)
  • under $100: Rode DS2 ($90)
  • more versatile w/ boom arm: Shure Desktop 2 ($64)