NT1 5th Generation

Mics do not suppress noise. That is to say they hear all the room - so they will pick up background noise, echoes, reflections, etc. They are sensitive to sound - that's their job... ;) Mics will never sound better than the space they are in. So when you upgrade a mic - at any stage in your gear improvement cycle - you will likely want to maintain some budget for cleaning up the recording space - better treatment, etc. That can be as cost-effective as sound-absorbing blanket, or as attractive as custom acoustic panels (ATS and GiK both make nice stuff). The good news is that pretty much anything is going to sound better than the Snowball - an AT2020USB would be a significant upgrade, as would a Rode NT-USB. Both of those are USB-direct-connected mics that do not require a separate audio interface. The same idea as your current mic. There's really only one mic that has both XLR and USB connectivity - that's the Rode NT1 Gen5. It's a high quality mic with some pretty impressive electronics in it. It comes with a quality shock mount and pop filter. You are still going to need a proper mic stand, in addition to the treatment I mentioned. So that's a bit past your budget. I have a few resources about mics here - [https://justaskjimvo.studio/microphones/](https://justaskjimvo.studio/microphones/) There are recommended models toward the end of the article.