Podcasters made this combo XLR / USB-C jack exist. The dual output snug together on Rode’s updated NT1 microphone is one example of podcasting’s influence on audio engineering.

If you look at the back of the microphone, you'll find a USB Type-C port to connect to a phone, tablet, or computer and an XLR combo jack that can also accommodate a ¼-inch instrument cable.

Best USB-XLR combo: Samson Q2U Best budget: Pyle Professional Dynamic Vocal Microphone A cheap XLR microphone can serve you well for many years, and will become the cornerstone of your recording ...

Roland Go:LiveCast is a simple, affordable way to bring superior production values to your webcasting with a fully featured hardware/app combo lets you mix sound, display titles, play media ...

The Zoom H6 (around $300), which I personally use, has swappable mic modules, four XLR combo inputs, and it has handy physical gain knobs instead of having to dig through a menu like on the H4n.

External microphones or instruments can be plugged directly into the videocam courtesy of two XLR/TRS combo inputs (with analog-style gain wheels, phantom power and a -20 dB pad).

If you don’t have an XLR microphone, then Elgato is also launching a $59.99 USB Hub that plugs into the back of the Stream Deck Plus. It includes two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and an SD or ...