Microphones

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

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
• under $100: Audio-Technica ATR2100x / Samson Q2U
• a bit over $100: Sennheiser Profile

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: Rode PSA-1 ($109) / Elgato Wave ($99) or Wave LP ($99)