Electronics · USB Podcasting Microphones
Do I need an audio interface for a USB podcasting mic?
Reviewer consensus
No. A true USB mic like the Blue Yeti, HyperX SoloCast 2, or the USB side of the Shure MV7+ plugs straight into your computer with no interface or phantom power required. Mics like the Shure SM7B are XLR-only and do require an interface (and often a preamp/booster), so they are not strictly USB devices despite frequently appearing on podcasting lists.