Logitech G Yeti

The Yeti — the USB condenser mic formerly sold under the Blue brand and now under Logitech G — is one of the most common streaming and podcasting microphones for good reason: plug it in over USB and it works, no audio interface required, with multiple pickup patterns (cardioid for solo talking, plus omni, bidirectional, and stereo) and a solid broadcast sound out of the box. It’s a paid piece of gear, but it’s the “first real mic” a lot of streamers land on.