Looking for desktop mic setup recommendations

[TheVoiceofExile]

Hi all!

 

I finally upgraded my headset to headphones (dt770), and replaced my soundcard with a dedicated amp and dac (schiit modi 2 and magni 2). So now I figured it is time to upgrade my mic setup as a headset on the desk next to a mechanical keyboard is less than ideal for most situations.

 

I've done some preliminary research into microphones and found the following that have peaked my interest:

 

Blue Yeti (blackout in particular)

 

Monoprice Large diaphragm condenser (pretty much the MXL 770)

 

Audio-Technica AT2020 (I've heard this isn't the best for vocals and it more suited towards instruments)

 

For my complete setup I'm also looking to put the mic on a boom, preferably with a shock mount and a wind screen (I have a fan I keep on in my room). If needed because of xlr I was looking at the Behringer X302USB mixer or the Alesis Multimix 4 USB mixer. I'm not particularly attached to those but I'd like to have some sort of eq that I can control.

 

I plan to use the mic for general VoIP, YouTube recording, twitch streaming, and probably some singing. I've heard that your voice type can affect the quality of the mic, so for informational purposes I'm extended baritone (on both ends), and my speaking pitch is around a D3. I would like a microphone that does compliments my voice.

 

My budget is 200, although the closer to 150 the better.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations for what I'm after?

 

Thanks

 

P.S. I plan on having the mixer output to a pair of earbuds that I put in one ear of my headphones so I can monitor from there, if I don't get a mixer then I'll just deal with Windows delay.

[machooper9]

I don't have any but I have heard good things about the AT2020 and of course the yeti is a very popular choice. Both would be a solid edition

[RZeroX]

HD 558 + At2020

[Digital_]

Damn, That's a big budget you have there. Alright so the AT2020 is probably one of the best mics that I know of atm. Status audio has some cheap studio monitors that work WAY better than you'd expect them to in their price point. They compete with some of Sennheiser's $200 monitors imo. 

Good luck with what you're trying to setup here! I'm guessing you are getting serious with a youtube channel?

[BelgiumCastGijs]

I have the blue yeti myself and it has been going strong for almsot 2 years now, it sounds absolutely awesome and is all in all a great microphone!

[spellmanuk]

at2020 us a solid choice both usb or xlr versions however ovbiously for xlr vesion youll need a pre amp

[TheVoiceofExile]

5 minutes ago, Digital_ said:

Damn, That's a big budget you have there. Alright so the AT2020 is probably one of the best mics that I know of atm. Status audio has some cheap studio monitors that work WAY better than you'd expect them to in their price point. They compete with some of Sennheiser's $200 monitors imo. 

Good luck with what you're trying to setup here! I'm guessing you are getting serious with a youtube channel?

Yeah I'm looking into it. The whole YouTube thing has always interested me as a side hobby I could do.