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Get a headset. It has no shocks from the table, no need for an arm and it's always positioned close to the source. That's my primary recommendation.
Otherwise, if you really really really want a stand alone microphone then I suggest getting an audio interface and any regular dynamic microphone with a XLR cable from a music shop. Even the cheapest microphone from Thomann is better than those "gamer" USB microphones like Blue yeti or whatever the brand is this month.
Here's a proper bundle to show the setup: https://www.thomann.de/gb/focusrite_scarlett_solo_3rd_podcast_set.htm
Or if you want a condenser and larger stand: https://www.thomann.de/gb/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_mic_bundle.htm
You can also buy these things separately, maybe also cheaper and/or better, but this looks fine to me overall. It's about the same price as the interface alone. Everything is standard, so you can upgrade each of the things as you go, so no need to spend a lot of money at first.
There's a whole bunch of reasons why this kind of setup is better than even the most expensive stand alone USB microphones.
follow up question: (you seem the most nerdy in this comment section (compliment)) how big of a crime will it be if I plug this directly into my pc? or will it even work? I feel like an entire audio interface on my desk just for a single mic would be unnessesary, are there possibly audio cards that could fix this issue?
Audio guy here… I honestly don’t know of any PCI cards. The main problem is the connecter for these types of mics is too big to fit on a card like that. The Focusrite is awesome bang for your buck. I would try to hide it behind your desk. There’s no reason really for you to keep it on top.
If you’re that concerned about having an extra piece of hardware on your desk, you could try something like a high quality USB mic. I like the Shure MV7. But there are a ton like them if you search for mics made for podcasting.
yeah.. I'll probly just hide it somewhere. Is there anything I should know before buying one? what features do this tenchnology have? I never seen/used one before.