The Mackie EM-91CU offers a quality sound for just this purpose. It also delivers a reliable and rugged design at a reasonable price, making it both a suitable entry-level product and a solid choice to augment a podcaster's existing collection.
With its cardioid polar pattern, the mic rejects sound coming from behind the capsule to tamp down on pesky room ambience; this is a plus for many people who podcast from their home. All the accoutrements you need to get started are included. Mount the mic in the supplied shockmount, plug the included USB cable to your computer, and you're good to go.
 
FEATURES
 
For Podcasting, Vlogs, Conference & More
Works with Computers
Cardioid Polar Pattern Minimizes Room
Broadcast-Quality 48 kHz/16-Bit Audio
Powered over USB
Includes Pro Tools | First & Plug-Ins
Included Shockmount
Included USB Type-B Cable
 
SPECS
 
Microphone
Form Factor
Desktop / Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field
Mono
Capsule
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Orientation
Side Address
Circuitry
Solid-State
Pad
None
High-Pass Filter
None
Tone Adjustment
None
On-Board Controls
None
Windscreen
None
Performance
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 17 kHz
Maximum SPL
132 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ohms ± 30% at 1 kHz
Load Impedance
1000 Ohms
Sensitivity
-34 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
78 dB
Equivalent Noise Level
16 dB A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Digital)
1 x USB Type-B
Headphone Connector
None
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion
16-Bit
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Operating System Support
Windows, macOS/OS X
Power
Bus Power
USB
Operating Voltage
5 V (USB Bus Power)
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting
Shockmount (Included)
Dimensions
ø: 1.7 x L: 6.3" / ø: 44 x L: 160 mm
Weight
0.46 lb / 0.21 kg