RØDE - NT-USB

The Rode NT-USB is a really solid option. I work at a public access center where we have free to use gear and we send this out all the time. It has a small built-in interface that makes it super easy to use.

I do use a rode caster duo with a podmic. Also I got rode nt-usb and the nt-mini.

Clumsiness is a curse, the worst feeling is slamming into your mic and seeing your limiter max into the red. I have the Rode PSA-1 mic arm up and over my screens, and used the Rode NT USB for ages but recently got the Maono PD400X. You can probably get cheaper boom arms but this has been rock solid for over 5 years without even a squeak. The mic is about 2-3 feet away from my face and in safety from flailing arms and silliness, and still picks up my voice perfectly. I talk loudly, so I can't comment if you are normally fairly quiet you may struggle a bit. My keyboard has pretty loud switches, to cut them and any external noises out I run my audio through Nvidia Broadcast for the noise removal. I have tested with road noise directly outside the window plus banging on the table and it still doesn't pick up any of it while still keeping my conversation clear.

If you’re on a tight budget and plan to use an interface, there’s no point in opting for USB mics. or consider a Rode USB microphone and take advantage of the Rode Connect software.