Looking for a potential Mic Upgrade Recommendations

[malaki]

Looking to upgrade my microphone some time in the future. Currently using a 5 year old Razer Siren. Mainly looking for something under $650 CAD and have good sound quality from about an arm's length away. USB vs XLR doesn't matter since I don't mind getting an external interface. Mainly looking for something to use for streaming and voice calling. Should be easily arm-mountable and work well with a pop filter.

[Cyberwolf]

Rode NT1 Signature Series Studio Condenser Microphone - Black would work  i think

 along with the ai 1

it would be around $390 cad

https://rode.com/en-us/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1-ai1kit

that is the bundle

rode is top tier microphones

 

[SpookyCitrus]

I recently just upgraded from a Blue Yeti X Pro to an XLR setup. I switched to a Wave XLR and a Shure MV7X, it is a as solid as they come for voice specific use cases. Whether it's podcasting, chatting, streaming, etc. It essentially eliminates background noise entirely with the right settings. And the audio quality is insane. Plus how easy it is to use is a huge plus. This is the whole setup I purchased, comes out to about $400 USD before tax and shipping.

 

Shure MV7X:

https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MV7X-Podcast-Microphone-Voice-Isolating/dp/B09BZZCGC8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3UAQ0Y2IBRLQY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.raFoDNxQ9O3Al7oZgow0HflX4LCzcbj_pb0cWULNnRDMRLi8pNDh7e676AwPZkEL3Ri4dzr_sf5qMssfCvD-zj6U9Pcp2l4Xav2zJzUWXzJI7WgbpJ7x0SW645L7UJblk8CaZOikJ_sgJgFvQF_M85evs1nY3M16-CsEKHc0fV72wh6liLaT9Wv7rk4USQwo7qyS0E_EvTEasbFPLxZnIy6HAQeJfdP2A_uJo_8f26CglzIIejcbnKD2pcCM9YVbgH1BcEjM0kEjWl9cA9b0ROJwou52CHLTY3eOgcz3ISo.Lqx9XolYFo8S5MBN7UadFndY1HDduHdVccHfyypf9g0&dib_tag=se&keywords=shure+mv7x&qid=1708533655&sprefix=shure+mv7x%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-2

 

Wave XLR w/ XLR Cable:

https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-XLR-Interface-Starter-Set/dp/B0C2VXCP36

 

Mounting Arm and Shock Mount:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PYV24GV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJV5S52N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

[Needfuldoer]

Shure SM58 through a halfway decent interface.

[Cocococo]

Idk if prices can get low enough in Canada but a Motu M2 interface with a Shure SM58 would be my first pick, maybe a SM7 if you can find a good used deal (just make sure you buy a new pop filter, basic hygiene) 

[Psittac]

9 hours ago, Cyberwolf said:

Rode NT1 Signature Series Studio Condenser Microphone - Black would work  i think

 along with the ai 1

it would be around $390 cad

https://rode.com/en-us/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1-ai1kit

that is the bundle

rode is top tier microphones

 

This is what I have and I love it