Xlr vs USB for streaming

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I was wanting to do some youtube voiceovers and streaming on twitch, but my headset microphone is not very good. So I want to buy a new microphone, but I a m not sure if I should buy a xlr (since you need to buy extra parts) or a plug and play USB. Therefore I would like to know more about price, quality and maybe some examples.

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If you have the money a USB interface simply cant match the quality of the XLR with phantom power.
However, like I said, you will need phantom power to get the XLR to work, and the best way to do so is usually with a mixer that provides power which range over 100 dollars. You will be able to tune the mic to your preference this way as well.

Overall, unless you have a large basis for your steams/videos, the extra cost likely wont be worth it for you.

The two examples I use are the AT2020 which comes in XLR and USB, and the AT2035 which is XLR.
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If you have the money a USB interface simply cant match the quality of the XLR with phantom power.
However, like I said, you will need phantom power to get the XLR to work, and the best way to do so is usually with a mixer that provides power which range over 100 dollars. You will be able to tune the mic to your preference this way as well.

Overall, unless you have a large basis for your steams/videos, the extra cost likely wont be worth it for you.

The two examples I use are the AT2020 which comes in XLR and USB, and the AT2035 which is XLR.
 
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Thanks, but if I were to choose a xlr setup would I only need a mic + mixer, or are there more things needed.
 
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You simply need to provide phantom power to XLR, and that is about all the extra you need.
The mixer output goes to the PC, usually 1/4" to 3.5 or USB, and it provides power (make sure if you do get one it has phantom power)

You may want things such as a pop filter, boom arm, and shockmount etc.
 
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I was looking at doing something similar. Is there a big enough difference between usb and xlr to justify a 100 audio interface for the at2020?
 
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