Reddit mentions of Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle with AT2020 Microphone, Knox Gear Studio Stand, XLR Cable, Shock Mount and Pop FIlter (6 Items)

Oh in that case I would switch up it

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Interface - The one you had didn't have Phantom Power (48V), which is required for 90% of condenser microphones, I wouldn't buy an interface without it. Focusrite is going to offer better preamps, expandability, and is just a better offering. Yes this adds +$20 but if I were to compare value add I would say the Focusrite interface adds $100 if not more over the Line6.

https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T50LY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Focusrite+Scarlett+2i4+USB+Audio+Interface&qid=1565645877&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Microphone - while that AT2020 is a nice microphone, I wouldn't be an audio nerd if I didn't recommend consider trading it out for a Shure SM58. It's a rite of passage mic, it's going to sound good out of the box, but you can learn how to make it sound even better. It's also going to pick up less unwanted noise (mom yelling that hotpockets are ready, cops bursting in your room when you been swatted.

https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM58-LC-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B000CZ0R42/ref=sxin_4_osp1-d1fabffa_cov?ascsubtag=d1fabffa-c2ec-4fa0-ae31-2e07a178f49c&creativeASIN=B000CZ0R42&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.d1fabffa-c2ec-4fa0-ae31-2e07a178f49c&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=sure+sm58&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B000CZ0R42&pd_rd_r=a40496d4-0539-4f37-a1f5-06c41f3afb62&pd_rd_w=zLA9w&pd_rd_wg=YvsDi&pf_rd_p=c501273b-119a-4fc9-ad78-eda5006b0be9&pf_rd_r=K79XXEN93XVP9C4Z5Q2R&qid=1565646518&s=gateway&tag=popularscience_os-20#customerReviews

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The boom arm you have will work with any mic so you leave that.

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If your budget is strict here's a bundle that has the Scarlett Solo and the AT2020, which has solid reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Interface-Bundle-Microphone/dp/B07V4MNBMX/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Focusrite+Scarlett+solo&qid=1565646973&s=gateway&sr=8-10

If you want good mic quality, I suggest an audio interface with a pro microphone. The internal DAC in any of those audio interfaces would work great, but none of the audio interfaces have headphone amplifiers so you would need to take that into consideration when picking a headphone. They have a headphone output, but not good enough for power hungry headphones. Here is what I suggest for a good setup I believe you would be happy with:

Speakers (based off of what size you seem to be looking for):

- Vanatoo Transparent Zeros (Expensive, but fantastic sounding speakers). $360 New or $320 for "B" Stock (Refurbished)

- Audioengine A2+ (The one you suggested) = $220

- Audioengine A2+ Wireless (If you want reduced wires) = $270

- Kanto YU2 (Similar in size to the A2+, but more color options and slightly less connectivity options) = $220

- Kanto YU4 (Larger than the YU2 and more connectivity options, but for this price, I would get the Vanatoo's by far for sound quality) = $350

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Headphone:

Sennheiser HD58X (High impedence headphone, but most people who use these say they work well without a headphone amp) - $160

Can be found on www.drop.com

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Mic, Interface, Boom Arm combos:

- Combo Audio Technica AT2020, Behringer UMC202HD Interface, boom arm and XLR cable - $215

- Combo Audio Technica AT2020, Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen Interface, boom arm and XLR cable - $230

- Combo Audio Technica AT2020, Presonus AudioBox USB 96 2x2 Interface, boom arm and XLR cable - $189

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Mic:

Audio Techica AT2020 - $120

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Audio Interface:

Steinberg UR22 Mk II - $150

Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen - $110

Mackie Onyx Artist - $130

Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD - $100

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Boom Arm:

I have no suggestions for this.