Reddit mentions of Audio Technica AT2020 Condenser Studio Microphone Bundle with Pop Filter and XLR Cable

There's a ton of great advice here already, but here's something I wish somebody told me at the beginning: Don't start with a USB mic. Get a Mixer and an XLR mic. I can't tell you how much I wish I'd have gone with this setup at the beginning, to allow for expansion in the future. Even just a little Behringer XENYX Q802 USB for myself and a potential guest, and an Audio Technica AT2020 XLR would have been an amazing way to kick things off. It's also crucial to include a pop filter and XLR cable, so this AT2020 bundle with the mic, pop filter, and cable all included, is a great deal. This is a much more solid investment, and as I said, I wish somebody told me this when I started.
Edit:
Even better, there's this AT2035 bundle. The AT2020 and AT2035 mics are very similar in quality, but the AT2035 comes with a shock mount, which is a great addition to any setup, in order to avoid all those little bump and vibration noises.

Holy crap that was a lot of words that I don't know. I promise I will start researching what it is you just said...after coffee.

"AT2020" https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK

XLR Cable version: https://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT2020-Condenser-Studio-Microphone/dp/B007V3PVNA

Interface: Something like this?? https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56CM/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1522248808&sr=1-6&keywords=xlr+interface

Pre-Amp:
Band EQ:
Compressor:

so after doing a little more digging, i think i will go with this

AT2020 condenser mic (XLR, not usb cable version):

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B007V3PVNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458573519&sr=8-2&keywords=AT2020+xlr

and

Focusrite 2i2-USB recording interface:

http://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-2i2-USB-Recording-Interface/dp/B005OZE9SA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458572655&sr=8-1&keywords=focusrite+scarlett+2i2

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This guy doesn't have very many views but he gets the point across

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d50-zxV3UOA

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Here's an example of one of his recordings, the sound audio sounds amazing and this is what i want

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44K_ittAmNc

let me know what you think when you get a chance

thanks

To be honest when you're not partnered the best thing you can do is improve your audio quality. People who are not partnered are forced to have their viewers watch in source. So trying to up to 1080 60fps would cause some views to not be able to watch because of constant buffering.
I would suggest investing in a high quality mic. You could go with a blu yeti if you're not looking to get that involved into it, but if you really want good quality and you can spend a little bit.
Go for a good XLR mic and an audio interface. Keep in mind to get these you will need an upwards of around 250. What I suggest (research for yourself). Is an audio technica 2020 which you can get with a cable, pop filter, and a stand for around 100. (around 75 for just the mic). Here's an amazon link https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B007V3PVNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465665541&sr=8-2&keywords=xlr+at2020
And for an audio interface I suggest a Line 6 POD Studio UX2 this is a little more expensive one that you can get, but it will basically last a good 10 years. This one shoes as 200 but you can find it for 150 on ebay. Of course you cauld find it for 150 elsewhere if you do a little looking. If you're not looking to spend that much do some researching until you find one that you like.
Make sure that if you go the XLR route make sure the mic is an XLR mic. Just do some researching and if you want some more info on just quality equipment wise watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sjZJ9i_mH0 and this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkTWBFYaJmE
They are more meant for people who want to be voice actors, but if you're looking for quality on mics. These are some of the best videos to introduce you to the world of mics.