Blue Microphones - Spark

Dude just get a rode nt USB+ or an AT2020 USB both under 200 bucks and sound fantastic. No interface needed since they are USB mics and less hassle. I have a blue spark xlr and sound quality wise I can't tell the difference between it and my rode nt USB. The only difference is that the blue sounds warmer than my rode.

I agree with the people saying Shure SM- 57 or 58 is enough to get the job done. They will work for pretty much whatever you need but you should also explore a higher end mic for vocals. I like condensers but it really depends on your voice and the style of music you’re making. If you get a chance to try out other mics, do it. I used a friend’s Shure Beta 87-A and it sounded really great. There are some decent budget friendly mics to look into. I like the CAD A77 so much I bought a spare. And when the black version came out I got one of those just because it was more affordable than the gold one. The Blue Raven and Blue Cardinal are not being made anymore but they are great mics. For live vocals I alternate between the Raven and the A77. I also have a Blue Spark and a Bluebird. Something about the Bluebird doesn’t sit well with me. Probably just the timbre of my voice, or maybe I just need to experiment more with it. I got a Heil Fin microphone for a friend and it works well with her voice. It also has LED lights that use phantom power and gives her face a beautiful soft glow, which is great for live shows.

Yeah, Sweetwater has them for $99. I've been buying my music stuff from them for a long time. They are reliable with great customer support. I bought a Blue Sparc condenser mic from them a couple of years ago that had a broken switch and they sent me another one before I shipped the first one back.