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If you want to stick with USB, look into the '''Audio-Technica AT2020 USBi''' (make sure you get the "USBi" version, as the basic AT2020 doesn't have a USB plug!) or the '''Rode NT-USB''' - they're quite pricy, but plug directly into your laptop via USB, so no need for any extra hardware.

If you want to stick with USB, look into the '''Audio-Technica AT2020 USBi''' (make sure you get the "USBi" version, as the basic AT2020 doesn't have a USB plug!) or the '''Rode NT-USB''' - they're quite pricy, but plug directly into your laptop via USB, so no need for any extra hardware.

You could also get the non-USB '''AT2020''', the '''Rode NT1-A''' or a '''Shure SM58''', but these are ''XLR mics'' and will need an interface to be used - buying one of those will drive up the price quite a bit (check the bottom of this page for more). If you want to get one of these, we'd recommend the AT2020 or NT1-A if all you'll be using it for is vocals, or the SM58 if you want a more flexible piece of kit. If you get the NT1-A "vocal recording pack", it'll come with a shock mount (to further reduce handling noise), which is useful. Remember though, you'll also need a stand and an interface, so don't go buying just a mic as it'll be a bit useless.

You could also get the non-USB, ''XLR'' versions: the '''AT2020''', the '''Rode NT1-A''' or a '''Shure SM58'''. By themselves, these can be cheaper than the USB versions, but you'll need an interface to use them (check the bottom of this page for more). If you want to get one of these, we'd recommend the AT2020 or NT1-A if all you'll be using it for is vocals, or the SM58 if you want a more flexible piece of kit. If you get the NT1-A "vocal recording pack", it'll come with a shock mount (to further reduce handling noise), which is useful. Remember though, you'll also need a stand and an interface, so don't go buying just a mic as it'll be a bit useless.

== Accessories ==

== Accessories ==