Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Microphone

A great USB mic for podcasting or voiceover, the AT2020USB+ Mic offers a built in stand for desktop use and outputs crystal clear quality. Plus it is compatible with both Windows and Mac users, and offers a cardioid polar pattern so it focuses in on the vocalist and not the surrounding background noise. That being said, this is a condenser mic with pretty high sensitivity, so please keep that in mind for your project. It is best if you don't try to record with your windows open if you live on a busy street.

The reality is that the USB connectivity and and generous mic-to-subject distance make this a super handy microphone to rent for things like board meetings, Zoom calls, single-mic music recording, and other situations where you don't want to futz around with a lot of gear and settings.