MV7i

Shure MV7i and MV7+ combo The “i” will be the interface for the “+”, and eliminate the issue with echo and cancellation since there is only one input to the computer. The correct solution is the cheapest solution.

I started with the AT2020. The biggest hurdle will be room treatment. This mic will pick up EVERYTHING. "XLR is better" people are silly. This IS the regular cardioid AT2020 with a basic interface built in. Its D-tier, but it's a start. From experience, I would suggest that you save your money and buy something higher quality that will last you longer into your career. I personally like dynamic mics. The Shure MV6 or MV7i would be slightly better in my opinion.

You could go for a mic with a built-in audio interface. For example: Shure MV7 – it has a USB output and is based on the legendary SM7B, the favorite mic of many podcasters. The sound is a bit different but still very similar. It’s a dynamic mic, so it’ll cut out a lot of background noise. You mentioned that noise isn’t a problem for you, BUT even if the room is quiet, an untreated space will still have nasty echo and reverb. Dynamic mics help reduce that. Rode NT-USB – this one’s condenser, not top-tier but still miles ahead of the mics you listed. AT2020USB – also a solid condenser option. If you’re okay with having a few more devices on your desk, getting a mic + external audio interface combo will give you noticeably better quality. Some good budget interfaces: Focusrite Scarlett Solo – some people say it’s overrated, but I wouldn’t agree UAD Volt – nice SSL 2 – from the company behind the mixing consoles used on half the hit records ever made And for mics to pair with them: - Audio-Technica AT2020 - sE Electronics X1s (i personally very like it🙃) - Rode NT1 --- No mic should ever be right up to your mouth. Even stage vocal mics are meant to have a bit of distance. For all the ones I mentioned, keep roughly 20 cm (about 8 inches) away. Personally, I don’t even pay attention to how far mine is — it’s on a boom arm, sometimes ends up half a meter (around 20 inches) away, and I just don’t care. It still sounds fine, since most apps for calls and stuff already do some loudness leveling. But if you actually want better sound — stay around 20–30 cm (8–12 inches).

Shure is always pretty good if your willing to pay for it so Shure MV6 USB ($170) or Shure MV7 USB ($300), I have the MV7 and have had no complaints the last few years. Would first recommend if your on NVIDIA Graphics Card try NVIDIA Broadcast if you haven't already

iPad or laptop with a mouse track will help. But yes, better mic will Eliminate most of your problems. The sm7b is a great mic. It forces you to be close to the mic and therefore only pick mostly your voice. But fyi, it’s xlr mic. You can get the baby brother Shure mic with the usb option.