I don't have a picture, but I use my Superlux HD668B, a Blue Snowball, Corsair K65 RGB LUX [MX Red], Logitech G Pro, and a Pecham Extended mousepad to cover up my swiss cheese desk.

I definitely suggest the HD668B if you want a new pair of headphones for cheap, best pair of headphones I've ever had. Removable cable, top tier sound, and you can change the earpads if you want to.

Links:

• Corsair K65 LUX RGB
  
• Superlux HD668B
  
• Cosmos Velvet Replacement Earpads
  
• Sleeved 3.5mm Cable - I think this is the one I have. Not sure.
  
• Logitech G Pro
  
• Pecham Extended Mousepad
  
• Blue Snowball
  
• Blue Snowball iCE
  
  Edit: I can provide low quality pictures of my messy ass desk if you want. Here's an album, and yes, those are my three coolers + a box.

I like his commentary a lot and I think he has huge potential, so here a few little things that he could improve:

• Get a widescreen monitor. 4:3 is very offputting if you're watching it on 16:9/16:10. I personally like the newer IPS panels, but an average TN will suffice.
  
• Buy a better mic. The audio quality is very important if you are doing a lot of commentary and the average headset one isn't good enough most of the time. A lot of streamers/casters use this one since it's rather cheap, solid quality and looks awesome
  
• Adjust your webcam angle and position. The image should contain mainly your upper body and your face while the camera is placed on the same level as your head or shoulders like this. Basically you want to give the viewer the impression that he is sitting right in front of you since it helps with presenting your personality and content. If you need a decent webcam with better quality and a better stand a lot of streamers use this one.
  
  If you have trouble with funding your hardware I'm sure redditors will be glad to help you out a bit.
  
  
  
  
  

Second Screenshot:
Desktop with just Rainmeter, iTunes, and J.A.R.V.I.S. running.

SPECIFICATIONS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Intel Core i7-4770
16GB RAM
2TB HDD + 2TB Ext. HD
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630
1920x1280

• Rainmeter
  
• J.A.R.V.I.S. Mark I
  
• Windows Speech Recognition
  
• Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone
  
• PuTTy and Xming
  
• bLend (Window Transparency)
  
• MightyText (SMS to Computer - Appears as notifications on your desktop)
  
• DisplayFusion
  
  
  FEATURES
  -This setup allows you to use your voice to control the computer.
  J.A.R.V.I.S. understands commands like, "Open Google" or "What's the weather like tomorrow?"
  He can be programmed with custom shell / web / and social commands ("J.A.R.V.I.S. you there?" : "I have indeed been uploaded sir.").
  Windows Speech Recognition allows you to write in Word with your voice, as well as navigate the Start menu.
  
  -The links on the desktop are all clickable.
  Some links display the time, date, or hardware information.
  
  -[OC] Every 90 seconds, the "Visuals" widget (or meter) randomly displays a different picture from a designated folder.
  There are navigation buttons by clicking the left or right of the picture. Clicking the center brings up the full-sized photo.
  
  -VPN Access.
  J.A.R.V.I.S. can be scripted to run PuTTy or Xming.
  
  -Toggle Transparency.
  bLend remains in the system tray as an icon and can be adjusted.
  
  -MightyText notifies you when you get a text message as long as a browser is open.
  If a browser is not open, it will still alert you when your phone's battery is running low.
  
  -DisplayFusion runs multiple-monitor tasks.
  CRTL+WIN+X moves windows across screens.
  
  Misc.
  Rotating circles, World Clock, Google Earth, News Feed, Weather analysis, Up/Download information, Reminders, iTunes Widget, Disk Storage, Calender, Shutdown/Restart buttons.
  
  SKINS
  
  IronMan-Jarvis Theme
  
  BlueVision V0.2
  
  Rotating Globes V1.1
  
  Hi-Tech Desktop
  
  InfoSystem (System Information)
  
  iTunes Monitor 03 (Top iTunes Player)
  
  CLN (Bottom iTunes Player)
  
  
  WALLPAPER
  Top
  Bottom
  
  Edit: Specifications, Features, Formatting, Added link to a screenshot without Google and cmd running.

Either a microphone (sennheiser e609) and a USB interface (scarlett 2i2 or similar)

OR

a direct USB microphone (blue snowball, also good for vocals or misc room recordings).

Going to just throw out a few points:

I'm assuming that you didn't listen to the episode after you recorded it because it seems to only record one side of the conversation, that is, we only hear one person talking. Might want to look into that.

Also, what recording equipment are you using? If possible, buy a good microphone (Blue Snowball is good for starters and inexpensive) and a pop filter to eliminate the booming sounds that we hear when you guys make the "p", "b", and "s" sounds. (This one is good and also inexpensive)

Your intro music could also be quieter, and it would help to just remove the voice speaking, as it's kind of annoying.

If you can do around $10-$12 more then can't really go wrong with the Blue Snowball. Other than that, I'm not sure.

There are actually a few great ones for less than $110!

• Samson Meteor.
  
  
• Blue Snowball. I highly recommend this one! It's great quality and picks up your voice very nicely.
  
  
• Blue Yeit is an excellent alternative. Better than the two above mentioned mics, but is $110...

So for recording with my Samsung Note 5, I use the voice recorder app already on there. I've never had an issue with it. I use the Stony Edge Lapel Mic, which just plugs into your headphone jack for anything with the phone now. Haven't done a commute ramble with it yet, but I will.

For other recording purposes, I use a Blue Yeti Blackout Edition, and have a Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone, Cardioid Mode(Gloss Black) for mobile use (i.e. traveling). I have a generic pop filter I picked up at a music store, and a DR Pro Tripod Mic Stand with Telescoping Boom for streaming and recording at home.

The Yeti is a pretty popular mid-price mic for GWA peeps. Snowball is a GREAT starter mic though. My dream mic is a toss up between the Shure SM7B and the AT2035 (both please?)

For desktop recording/editing, a lot of people use Audacity, which is what I started with. I now use Reaper Pro to record, and Izotope RX6 for editing.

Disclaimer: None of these Amazon links are referral links, and I earn no money from them

It seems like you already dropped the $107 on some ATH-AD700's, which is an awesome choice! I figured I'd add a $50 mic to that mix, in case you want something a little fancier. I've been using a Blue Snowball for games/podcasting for about a year and a half, and they've really come down in price. I got it from my lady, who picked it out because she works for a cable TV company and they use Blue Snowballs professionally to record voice-over. My voice is muddy as all hell, so getting a clear mic was on the import side for me.

Though honestly, the Zalman mic that DaFox linked to is very good as well, and will probably suit all your needs.

Quality Test. Have to break a rule here, SORRY!!

Items, Old Setup:

Blue Snowball

Shockmount

ProLine Stand

Items, New Setup:

Audio Technica AT2035

Rode PSA1 Stand

Line 6 POD Studio UX2

Required XLR Cable

I also plan on picking up Noctua NH-D14 and an H440 soon to replace my 650D and H100i.

A better combo would be a mic and headphones. Here's a good mix.

Mic

Headphones

I'll paste my comment from the last time a question was asked about mics.

>I use the Blue Snowball microphone in all of my videos. I have for years and honestly, this mic is fantastic. One of my achievement guides should show off the quality since there is very little game audio in the video.

>Plus it's got a 6 foot USB cable, and I'm pretty sure this damn thing is indestructible. I accidentally knocked it into a bowl of milk and it got completely submerged and still works without a hitch. I should repeat that just in case it's not setting in properly: It was completely submerged in liquid and took no damage whatsoever.

The Blue Snowball is available for only 40$ as well!

Am a good friend, helped him pick out about 90% of this stuff.

Headphones are Sennheiser HD 598 special edition (the amazon exclusove ones), but those are discontinued, newest version are the HD 599

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-599-Open-Headphone/dp/B01L1IICR2

Mic is Blue Snowball USB
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss-Black/dp/B002OO18NS

He also uses a FiiO e10k DAC for headphones also
https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2

Why don't you just use a microphone? This is a great example, albeit a little expensive.

With only a single USB camera you're going to be limited in stream quality regardless so you are going to have to be creative in your production. doing it all live will capture everything, including your friend who can't figure out what he is going to do until its his turn and then spend 20 minutes deciding (Damnit Tim) which won't make for edge of your seat viewing since you can't edit out the down time.

Audio is going to be super important so you will also want to pick up a quality compressor USB mic that will be able to pick up a broad range (as opposed to literally just in front of the mic). Blue Snowball mics have worked well for me in this regards.

Not familiar with Open Broadcaster, so I'm not certain of what it provides that connecting directly to Youtube/UStream for a broadcast wouldn't already do, again especially with only one camera. From the site it looks like it'll broadcast your video games but I could be wrong. Graphic overlays?

From an ease of use perspective if you haven't done this type of thing before, I'd suggest sticking with Youtube. Easy to use, and with proper descriptions/tags will become more searchable by others who are looking for the games that you've previously played as it'll automatically make them available via youtube (one less step for you).

All this said, after a couple of broadcasts to work out the kinks/see if folks are still onboard with doing it, I'd recommend getting a domain that you can point to your youtube channel/website so its easier to share/promote. Redbeardtheimpalerplaysgames.com is easier to remember than youtube.com/watch?v=0hiUuL5uTKc or http://youtu.be/l-O5IHVhWj0

All this said, it can be fun, but make sure that your players are onboard with it. for the sake of showing you what minimal effort can get you, here is a live stream recording of Dice Hate Me Games Brewcrafters playtest that my group did a little over a year ago using the onboard mic/camera to a macbook pro via google hangouts on-air

I would advise anyone to just buy the Blue Snowball instead of the iCE, it's 11 dollars more right now and 2x better at least

A similar thread showed up around summer this year that prompted me to up my audio game. At the time I had a Logitech G630 headset and the mic boom stopped staying up so I needed a replacement. It was good luck that I saw that thread! I bought Tascam TH02-B with these replacement pads. Also got Blue Snowball and FiiO E10K DAC. I love my audio setup now!

Blue snowball

Great mic. I use it and its on sale. I decider to shoe you the black because I feel its the most ironic because the company is blue, its name sake (the snowball) is white, and it is black XD

Jokes aside its wonderful and the best for the price, hell, its good for 100 bucks. Great for 50

We have been using this microphone. Plop it into the exact middle of the table, put it on omnidirectional mode and let 'er rip: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OO18NS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I loved it, while it worked, had to fill out a return order on amazon yesterday since it started clipping on any system I connected it to, even after troubleshooting. Picked up the Blue Mics' Snowball instead, so I can let you know how that one is when I get it.

Could be wrong, but it looks like a Blue Snowball with a pop filter.

http://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS

Actually quite affordable, but a great mic nonetheless.

I'd actually be curious to know what OP uses it for as well and how it's going. I've been considering a Blue Yeti myself.

would you kindly gift me The Walking Dead

This is something that reminds me of my gaming experience. My friend /u/killiano92 and I made youtube channels and we'd play games together like Primal Carnage and Get On Top, trying to make ridiculous commentary that people would want to listen to but our audio was always subpar, haha.

No, it just came in black.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Omnidirectional-Microphone/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481475353&sr=8-2&keywords=blue+snowball

woosh

I have a few suggestions:

• OBS Multiplatform. Works good for recording game play, is free, and allows for multiple audio streams. Can be used instead of Fraps or as a backup program.
  
  
• Audacity: Free audio editing program that has lots of good features.
  
  
• HitFilm 3 Express: Also a free video editing program. I would have a copy along with blender as a backup.
  
  For USB 3.0 External HDD i have heard good things about the WD Elements products. I had WD internal drives and have had no issues. I record 1080p 60fps. You'll have a little less speed with an external, so maybe do 1080p, 720p 60 fps, or 720p.
  
  
• For a microphone I highly suggest getting a standalone mic and a headset instead of using the built in mic. You''ll get much, much better sound quality that way. Maybe a Blue Snowball, ATR-2100, ATR-2500, or Samson C01u.
  
  
• For headsets, I suggest the Logitech G430, Steelseries Siberia V3, ATH-M30x, or a nice pair of Sennheisers.

I've been using the Blue Snowball for the past few years. It's been working great for me.

This is pretty obvious, but still good advice. Quality parts do come with premium pricing, but that doesn't mean you can't score a deal here or there.

When I realized that I stayed on the computer for far too long as a result of my studies/work/gaming, I bought a Steelcase Gesture.

When I realized that I literally have my glasses on my face during every minute of my wake time, I bought "high definition" 360 lenses.

When I realized that I hated public transportation, I bought the Bose QC15 so I could block out the hoodlums and focus on music, podcasts, etc.

When I realized that I like to use voice communication a lot when gaming, I replaced my cheap voip mic with the Blue Microphone Snowball.

I'm still cheapening a bit out on shoes (Allen Edmonds are next on my list), but for now, I'll make do with a pair of nice Rockport dress shoes that I just purchased.

Try this (Blue Yeti Mic) and this mic stand

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These might look a little like his buddies. But the mic is very recommended from streamers and such, I personally us it and it is great. If he likes his headphones then a new mic would be another step to improve his audio.

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I would say that I am not sure this is ideal for him, just trying to help as much as I can based on the original post!

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EDIT: This is a cheaper mic made by the same company that is also a great option. Best of luck!

The Blue Snowball is the best desk mic for users on a budget.

i got these to use when streaming ps4 with the elgato. good sound quality
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409638475&sr=8-2&keywords=blue+snowball

It would have to be either this mic or this headset for Let's Plays and Reviews/other stuff on youtube!

Hi,

There are two ways to do it:

Use an optical mixamp(Something like the Astro mixamp, just plug your audio technica's into them)
With this method you will need a USB mic, or the PS Camera to talk in parties. I would recommend the Blue snowball, which is known to work.

Or

Get a headphone/mic splitter, plug it into the PS4 controller. Then, use a 3.5mm stereo splitter, and plug in your audio technicas, and the other end into the aux port on the HD60.

Make sense?

-Shrimp

Source: I work at Elgato Gaming (Proof)

Blue Microphones Snowball Omnidirectional/Cardioid USB Microphone - Black

Its normally £60

I looked up your mic and it seems pretty decent sounding, so I'm guessing it's part mic placement and part room. I read you have a couch in the room, I actually sit down on the ground with my mic on my couch so that it absorbs the reflections a lot more since the room is hardwood floors and pretty bare walls.

I'm using just a usb mic, a pretty cheap hobby one too, but once cleaned up, it sounds pretty decent lol. I've got the Snowball mic, which is the Yeti's cheaper sibling mic basically. You can hear it here in my verification. It does the job, but I do clean it up a bit in audacity after (and Adobe Audition if the particular recording calls for it lol)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OO18NS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1426039475&sr=8-2&keywords=Blue+Microphones&dpPl=1&dpID=51x-aw2Q0bL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Visit your nearest goodwill or thirft store to see if they have an old rock band mic. There about £5 and work good for the money. They are also on ebay. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRUSTED-SHOP-Rock-Band-4-Compatible-MICROPHONE-MIC-PS4-Xbox-ONE-rockband-/272077044375?nav=SEARCH They are cheaper usually if you find them at thrift stores. If you want something higher quality try the Blu Snowball, http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OO18NS/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1450324472&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX220_SY330_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Blue+Microphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41oba%2BjOXjL&ref=plSrch You could also get the Blu Snowball ICE but I don't recommend it.

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I use this Logitech mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00009EHJV/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-6773615-7600225

But one that is more in your price range is the Blue Snowball, which I also recommend.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OO18NS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1412536431&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40

Well, if everyone is in the room, the phone is effective. The Yeti Snowball and Yeti Blue are also pretty effective as budget room mics. You can find video of their use on YouTube

You can get AudioTechnica ATH-M50x or Sennheiser HD 598s, which I own and love, along with a Blue Snowball Microphone for like $200ish dollars all together.

This mic that I've been drooling over is $61. If that doesn't count, then BIOSHOCK.

What a pickle I've found myself in. I just wanted to retrieve a pickle from the pickle jar, but I ended up with my hand covered in pickle juice! And then I remembered I'm allergic to pickles. What a pickle to be in.

I'm trying to figure out a good setup to work on my PS4 and PC. Let me just start off by saying I know very little about headphones and amps, soundcard thingys and such but I do know that the PS4 controller jack uses bluetooth and has compressed audio and headsets sound worse when using it. Anyways, I'm trying to figure out if this setup will work.
I want to use a Blue Snowball Mic
with Senneheiser 598
and Turtle Beach DSS to get the performance out of the 598's. Has anybody tried a setup like this? Would this even work? Is there a better/easier option to have a good desktop mic + headphones? If I'm able to put the snowball directly into the PS4 and then use the headset with the DSS plugged into the console then that would be perfect. Thanks for helping me figure this out.

I'm also strongly considering something like these just to save money and have a simpler setup.

Yeah I was just being a smart-ass. I used it once or twice when gaming, I just didn't value the sound quality enough to keep it. It looks like this one. I'll get you some timestamps tonight after work if that's cool.

A little feedback on the audio from an audio geek:
The dynamic level change is a bit drastic between your opening theme (which I LOVE by the way, super cool) and when you guys start talking, which forces listeners to turn their speakers way up to hear the content. I would maybe decrease the levels on the intro to match the rest of the podcast.
It sounds like you guys are sitting around one shared cardioid mic (or maybe a built-in laptop mic?) and there's a slight echo in the room, I think you could improve the sound of your voices if you picked up something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=zg_bs_11974631_4 (it has on omni pickup mode so it would register both your voices at the same level without taking turns holding it). Blue makes great mics for basic home recording for around $50-60.

As for the film, I couldn't even get through the Innkeepers personally. I thought it was way too slow getting started and the effects were cheesy. Did really like Ti West's segment in V/H/S though.

What kind of mic? I've been nearly paralyzed with indecision.

There's the blue snowball and blue snowball ice, which are commonly used, but I'm concerned about the direction-sensitive reception. I don't want the microphone to have to stand in front of the monitor and block my view just to pick up my voice. The former option has an omnidirectional mode, which may solve this issue, but I don't know.

Then there's the MXL AC404 conference mic, which a friend of mine has. That's omnidirectional only, but apparently works pretty well, but it is also the most expensive of the three.

Ideas?

If you have cash to spare. These are supposed to be fantastic. If not, you may have to experiment with different mics.

Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone - Cheap USB driven mic. It'll get you off the ground without breaking the bank.

I use a Blue Snowball for myself and my wife when we play online games with friends. We've got an office set up in an average-sized bedroom, and with the mic set up in the center of the room our friends can hear us perfectly. A little pricey, but not too bad for the level of quality you get.

Amazon links!
Blue Snowball Microphone
RØDE PSA1 Boom Arm
Dual Pop Filter

I'm going to echo CoinOpProductions sentiments about the audio quality and cut scenes. One exception to the cutscenes is if you feel you can fill it with good comments about it.

If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive mic that has really great quality you should check out the Blue Snowball USB Mic, it's awesome for the price and usually you can get it for around $50-60 dollars on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421810461&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+snowball

Aside from that, nice job =)

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418143419&sr=8-1&keywords=snowball+mic&pebp=1418143425006

I have seen some asmrtist use this and it sounds good. Blue Snowball

Here is my setup and I have had no problems out of it and I am really enjoying the snowball mic. You will need Bluetooth for the headphones also including a link to my Bluetooth adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Microphone-Textured-White/dp/B002OO18NS?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Cancelling-Wireless-Bluetooth-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B019U00D7K/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492005179&sr=1-3&keywords=bluetooth+over+ear+headphones

https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Bluetooth-Adapter-Raspberry-Compatible/dp/B009ZIILLI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492005232&sr=1-1&keywords=bluetooth+for+pc

Thanks! I might actually have a little extra money, do you think it would be worth it to get this mic (it was on the similar items thing on the page):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=psdc_11974651_t2_B01L5U4WBQ

Yes, you would need a stand alone mic. If you're on a budget, this blue snowball is good for starters. I use it for gaming and haven't had any complaints from anyone. If you're willing to spend more, you can look into the blue yeti or audio technica at2020.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1457477926&sr=1-4&keywords=blue+snowball

I have the [Blue Yeti USB Microphone] (https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/)

You can also look at the cheaper [Blue Snowball] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OO18NS)

The Blue Yeti has a built in monitor, so you can hear exactly what you are singing in real time.

The snowball is a great entry level professional mic.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412607030&sr=8-2&keywords=snowball

Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone, Cardioid Mode(Gloss Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OO18NS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-iEkzb1Z9YFBZ

I think your link is broken. But This is it.

Grab a pair of quality headphones + an external mic = something better than the vast majority of "gaming headsets".

I recommend also checking in with /r/headphones, but this is my usual recommendation for someone looking for a new "headset"

Any of these headphones:

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD500X-Audiophile-Open-Air-Headphones/dp/B009S333U4/

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-504631-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A

http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Series-SR80e-Headphones/dp/B00L1LXOWS/

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Semi-Open-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/

http://www.amazon.com/Samson-SR850-Professional-Reference-Headphones/dp/B002LBSEQS/

With any of these mics:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/

http://www.amazon.com/CAD-U37-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B001AIQGUO/

http://www.amazon.com/CAD-U1-Dynamic-Recording-Microphone/dp/B000ULQTE0/

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-iCE-Microphone

This is a Blue Snowball, As you can see in the picture it has the 3 modes on the back.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS

Since you're just getting into this now, a lot of people seem to like these.

It's inexpensive and will likely do exactly what you need it to do.

Again, since you're just starting, I assume that you have no audio interface. That mic is usb powered so you don't have to get any additional equipment for it to function.

Which editing software are you planning to use?

http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Omnidirectional-Microphone/product/B002OO18NS?context=browse

Also New with free delivery https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Omnidirectional-Microphone/dp/B00ELNL754?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creativeASIN=B00ELNL754&linkCode=xm2&redirect=true&tag=pric097-21

I got mine from a flash sale from amazon for £49 more than a year ago. they are very popular and are in them often..tbh its more the ICE for 39.99 but its still there every so often.

-- can i see old amazon flash sales? anyone?

What do you use the Blue Snowball Mic for?

That is a big limit.

1lb Fat replica

Infant Circumcision Trainer(Great, now i have that in my browsing history)

Weener Cleaner soap (When your hand just isnt enough)

Can we have more than one item that we want as long as its under $2000?
If so, heres a few things. if not you can choose from that list.

4K Monitor $624

Microphone $57

Headphones $188

Keyboard $95

2TB External HDD $100

Computer Case $160

Power Supply $170

Graphics Card $340

I really need any of these so even one thing will help tons and i really appreciate the contest and what you are doing is both crazy and the nicest thing ive seen someone do. even if i dont win you are still and amazing person. Thanks again and good luck everyone.