NT1 Signature Series

The Snowball is a cheap condenser mic. They tend to pick up more transients in my experience and I've measured increased ambient sound with them but they are *crisp* and can record in higher fidelity. Dynamic mics have to be closer usually and seem to have a tighter pickup pattern. They sound slightly more compressed as well. Usually a new person working with a dynamic mic can get away with more than a condenser. MXL makes some decent cheap condenser mics but ifg you want a good one, the Røde NT1 5th gen (XLR and USB) or the Signature Edition (same but XLR only) is a very good starter mic. It will pick up the cat in the litter box downstairs, though. DISCLAIMER: Yes, I am in fact an asshole. !

rode nt1 signature series is awesome and it’s what i use now - it’s $150 but comes with a pop filter and cable (some microphones don’t come with the xlr cable LOL) or just use the at2020 it’s very popular for a reason

I use the NT1 in my room and i'm pretty happy with it. I'm using an Arturia Minifuze as an interface which i would also recommend... If your room is very echo-y i would recommend a more near field mic than your picks. The Shure SM7B is the obvious choice here but you can also have a look at the MV7 which is the cheaper little brother to that one and is also closer in price to the ones you picked...

Honestly, if you're willing to spend a bit more and have an audio treated space get yourself a Rode Signature Series.

There’s also the Rode NT1 signature series. Lacks the usb connection and 32 bit float functionality, but that’s overkill for beginners. And it’s only $150!

Admittedly I’m a relative newbie to audio engineering/production so haven’t had the chance to try a load of different mic’s. I currently use a rode NT1 signature for vocals and alongside a well treated environment I’ve had great results. It does the job! I then throw on silk vocal by waves in production and it brings out a tonne of clarity. Unless I was to try another mic that I decide I like more, I don’t see myself changing it.

I recently added a Rode NT1S to my gear, but before that I had a decent time with a Fifine k669b. It's a built in preamp if you don't have an interface and it can get decent sounds if you know a bit about EQing. Only 30 dollars on Amazon.