The Best
R0DE NT1 5th Generation
If you want the best of the best, no holds barred, professional mic… and are willing to pay for it:
https://rode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generation
This mic has a both XLR and USB connectivity so you aren’t required to have an amplifier unless you want to use the XLR port. Ideally you will, though the qaulity of USB has improved radically over the years. Maybe I will put some samples to listen to here when I have more time. Please let me know if that would be of value to you and I will move it up my list of ‘things to do’.
You can actually find this model on Amazon with some accessories for as little as $153.00
The Next Best
Yeti Multi-Pattern USB Microphone with Blue VO!CE
If your on a bit more of a ‘budget’ but still want excellent quality, the Yeti is an excellent microphone for the price.
If your really frugal you can find lots of renewed or refirbisheds on amazon like this one for $74.99
