New Audio Setup

[TheBestGuy]

I would like some help picking up some audio equipment for my desktop. I needed some help with finding a good quality microphone for voice recording and also to use when gaming. I already have a set of studio headphones. I was wondering if someone can recommend a studio microphone scissor arm stand for my desk and a good microphone to record some decent audio and also to use when in game. I would prefer this option than an under par "gaming headset." I was also wondering to make the most of this equipment I would like a recommended sound card or DAC for this setup. The headphones utilize a 3.5mm connector btw. Thanks for any recommendations.  

 

My budget for this setup would be 150~250 dollars.

[needmorewood]

would  a blue yeti with a mic stand work out for you?

id only get something like a fiio e10 if u have alot of noise when u listen to your headphones or if you are driving powerful headphones that your integrated solution can not (almost all z87 boards can and alot of z77 ones do.)

[Theo]

Which headphones do you have?

Do you mind if the mic has phantom power( do u already have any equipment ) or you want USB or 3.5mm?

[ShearMe]

Which headphones do you have?

Do you mind if the mic has phantom power( do u already have any equipment ) or you want USB or 3.5mm?

 

Was just about to ask these questions as well. If the headphones are high enough impedance, we can recommend a nice all-in-one audio interface for simplicity's sake.

[TheBestGuy]

I was looking around and I found this on Amazon. 

Microphone -http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007NQH98/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Scissor stand - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PR4ZFM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1BREQ8I6OHSBG

 

Just found these with XLR connections. Is there any way to convert from XLR to 3.5mm or USB? Any do I need an external audio interface or DAC for my microphone? Any other recommendations such as an all in one setup?

[TheBestGuy]

Was just about to ask these questions as well. If the headphones are high enough impedance, we can recommend a nice all-in-one audio interface for simplicity's sake.

My headphones aren't high end, but I acquired some Sony MDR-XB500 a while ago and they have been serving me well. They have a  400hm impedance.