Shure - KSM32

Consider picking up a KSM32, won't break the bank and I use it for almost 100% of acoustic guitar tracking.

The things that make Shure KSM32 a good studio mic for recording vocals (singing) and instruments make it a "meh" choice for podcasting. For spoken word recording you'll get results that are just as good at a fraction of the price with an SM57 or SM58 (the SM58 being more beginner-friendly). https://www.reddit.com/r/audioengineering/comments/ru05t6/my_lovehate_relationship_with_the_shure_ksm32/

In my opinion, Shure SM58 sounds better than the mics you listed. I know this is controversial, but the thing about condenser mics...is that you need to spend minimum $800 to sound decent. Rode NT1, AT2020 and P220 are all harsh sounding and sound...cheap. Try considering Roswell K87 or Shure KSM32 if you really want a condenser and not break the bank. Also kind of off topic, but make sure you put yourself right in front of mic (like almost kissing the mic) to get as little background noise as possible! Proximity effect can be dealt fairly easily than your room reverb (and noise).

Sennheiser 416 - industry standard for men/masculine voices. RODE NTG-3 - same guts as the 416, but several hundred bucks cheaper. Neumann TLM 103 - in a well treated space, it’s great. Another staple you’d find in pro studios (RIP pro-studios). Rode NT-2 (NOT the 2A) - Surprisingly, it’s a little bit richer than the TLM 103, plus it’s several hundred bucks cheaper. If you can find one of these gems, snatch it up! eBay is probably your best bet. Shure KSM 32 - I’ve done plenty of broadcast gigs on this guy. I prefer my 416, but this gets the job done.

Shure KSM/32. It’s got the fullness and much of the character of a U87 but with a smoother and sweeter high end. And the low end rolloff switch is great for reducing proximity effect without coloring the vocal frequency range. It’s also relatively affordable - not cheap but not too expensive.

I bought my Shure KSM/32 back when it was first introduced, and it’s my favorite vocal mic. I tested a bunch of mics at the time and the only one I liked more was the U87ai, but the Shure cost an order of magnitude less. I’ve since built a U87 clone and I still love my KSM/32 more. It just sounds sweet, with a delicate high end that isn’t brittle or piercing. And the bass rolloff switch does a fantastic job of eliminating proximity effect without altering the tonality, which is critical since I have poor mic technique.

ksm-44, or sometimes the ksm-32

KSM32. I really wanted to like it but I just don’t. It’s more harsh sounding than I imagined given its reputation for being a smooth sounding mic. My Earthworks SR117 sounds much smoother and very easy to get it sit in a mix.

I have a pair of the 44s and a 32. They are my workhorse mics. I use them for everything.

Sure KSM 32 for Vocals or Voiceover/Narration.

Sure KSM 32 - takes eq very well

You can totally do this. One thing I would think about doing is adding some room treatment to knock down weird echos. Look into DIY panels made from owens corning 703. Plenty of videos on making the panels. Just two to four of those in a smallish room will make a HUGE difference. You don't need to cover every inch of wall. They will make your sound very dry though so you'll need to add reverb in logic. As for a mic definitely don't go cheap. There's a lot of brittle sounding condensers out there. I would look for a used Shure KSM32. Totally underrated large diaphragm mic. It has a selectable low frequency roll-off (great for vocals...) and a cardioid polar pattern so it will reject a lot of sound from the back. You should be able to find a used one for around $300 and it will hold that value if you sell it later. One piece of advice is to get ready to experiment. Mic position and room position will all have a huge effect on your sound. Take notes and find the sweet spot!