Shure - MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone

Look specifically for a “vocal microphone” because there are other kinds better suited to instruments. I’m partial to the Shure brand. Here’s a decent Shure vocal mic: https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MV7X-Podcast-Microphone-Voice-Isolating/dp/B09BZZCGC8/ref=asc_df_B09BZZCGC8?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80814224057305&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=108206&hvtargid=pla-4584413752096614&psc=1

I'd get the Shure MV7. USB and XLR output so you can flex if your needs change. And you can get it with a boom arm and a good set of headphones for half your budget.

I personally use the Shure MV7 which is at the upper end of that price range. I've heard good things about the Samson Q9U which is a little bit cheaper.

I would still stay away from a condenser mic as they tend to pick up absolutely everything. I love my Shure MV7, but you could always go for the MV7+ if you are feeling fancy. I also have an AT2040 that I really like, and I think that comes in USB as well. Is there any reason you want to stay away from XLR?

Mine is still going strong after over a year of use. It definitely does need a pop filter, but those are cheap and easy to find.

Shure SM7B, or MV7, or if your budget does allow it The AT2020 USB, this mic is truely bomb... Please don't go for a blue snowball, or blue yeti 😭 Also look up the different between a dynamic mic and a condenser mic, background noise is a big difference. Sm7b is dynamic, zero background noise. At2020, picks up everything, because it's designed to be in a studio, to pick up everything.

The MV7 is awesome

Another vote for the monitors/mic/audio interface setup. Hugely controllable and great quality audio in and out. I have KRK RP7s fed by a MOTU M4 and a Shure MV7