NT-USB Mini

This is the way. Just to add I'd look for the RODE mini if you're going with them since it's more inline with the iphone shooting style. If you're planning on moving on to shooting on a camera at some point I'd save up for the wireless pro.

I have the Rode NT Mini USB mic. Works well and plugs straight in as an interface. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NTUSBMini--rode-nt-usb-mini-usb-condenser-microphone?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700080605831475&lid=92700080605831475&ds_s_kwgid=58700008755805609&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2337469666535&product_id=NTUSBMini&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=1026836&creative=708892062224&targetid=aud-297527862170:pla-2337469666535&campaignid=21573890532&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21573890532&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYnwnS3lPzdXb82EtaEWkXJGz&gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9Ac96iwo1YyMR2jWHk0CpUq_kQuTlvrRVcbUjPNjnZslL8Smeu-5DxoCAWsQAvD_BwE

The rode nt-usb mini is a very solid mic for the price

There is no world where a Maono mic is the best mic under $120. The FiFine K688 is an absurd deal for under $80. As a podcast editor, it’s hands down the best usb/xlr mic I’ve heard under $100. I would also take the Samson Q2U and ATR2100x over Maono. I’ve not had good experiences with guests using Maono equipment. Similar to my experiences with people using FiFine’s Yeti knockoffs. I’d also question recommending condenser mics to beginner podcasters like the FiFine K669 and Rode NT-USB. Condensers cause so much more work for any podcaster recording in typical podcaster environments. I’m curious why there’s so much focus on sample rate and commentary that would lead someone new to podcasting to think that higher sample rate = better mic.

I have a Rode NT USB Mini, which I use for the same purposes. It's an excellent microphone.

I used to rock a RØDE NT-USB Mini, but it picked up waytoo much background noise in my room - every keyboard tap sounded like a drum lol. I switched to the Sennheiser and it’s been such a chill upgrade. For your budget, I’d say the Profile is a really solid pick.

I do audio only 1 year ish but recorded demos for past music stuff. I use an h6 for field recording. I use rode micro minis for when interviews aren’t in my studio. I use a rodecaster pro 2 to mix and narrate. Preamps and noise reduction are recorded through this. I have shure 58 mic, and 2 sm7bs. My daw is Logic Pro for iPad til I can afford a MacBook Pro.