(EDIT: below is the general answer to the question. If you were actually asking specifically about USB vs XLR of a certain mic model, you probably already know that.)
Basically, a USB mic is like an XLR mic connected to a built-in audio interface. There are times when you want a mic but without using the built-in interface, which you can't do through USB.
It's like a USB mic is a laptop and an XLR mic is like a computer monitor. (You can't use a laptop's screen on another computer.)
Last edited by objectsession November 28, 2022 at 07:08 AM.
This may be my first microphone for zoom/gaming, any suggestions for an audio interface? Looking for value and don't mind cheapening out
You can get a basic 48v phantom power supply. I had a cheap one off Amazon for $20 that worked just fine, and then you can use voicemeeter banana software or OBS to make adjustments for the input. There are extensive guides on reddit YouTube and other sites for these programs
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Basically, a USB mic is like an XLR mic connected to a built-in audio interface. There are times when you want a mic but without using the built-in interface, which you can't do through USB.
It's like a USB mic is a laptop and an XLR mic is like a computer monitor. (You can't use a laptop's screen on another computer.)
You can get a basic 48v phantom power supply. I had a cheap one off Amazon for $20 that worked just fine, and then you can use voicemeeter banana software or OBS to make adjustments for the input. There are extensive guides on reddit YouTube and other sites for these programs
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