*The [https://rode.com/en-us/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1a Rode NT1-A] that [https://www.youtube.com/@GabeRundlett Gabe] uses is a classic large-diaphragm true-condenser microphone. The NT1-A comes with the RØDE SM6, a high-quality suspension shock mount that provides isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone. It includes a removable pop shield for clean, plosive-free recording with two axes of adjustment and a telescopic arm for ultimate application versatility. A high-quality XLR cable is also supplied.
*The [https://rode.com/en-us/microphones/usb/podmic-usb PodMic USB] ($199) is a dynamic Broadcast Microphone that offers dual USB and XLR connectivity. It has an internal pop filter and shock mount plus comes with an external pop filter. There are several additional pieces of software available from Rode to make the best use of the PodMic, such as '''Rode Central''' to configure the internal digital signal processing. '''Rode Connect''' will allow you to configure multiple USB microphones on a single computer. If your microphone uses a standard XLR cable for output, then you are going to need an interface to be able to connect it to your computer. (There are cables that are XLR to USB, but typically do not provide enough power to the microphone for high-quality sound production.) One such interface is the '''[https://focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-2i2 Focusrite Scarlet 2i2]''' Sadly, the focusrite does not appear to be compatible with Linux - only offering driver downloads for Mac and Windows. So, if you're looking for equipment that will be truly cross-platform, that is something to consider - meaning you might want to get a mic that is already USB capable.
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