You can also split the difference - pick up an XLR mic, but use a simple XLR to USB adapter until you bring in a proper audio interface. Which platforms can I use these mics on? The USB mics ...

If you have the Shure XLR-USBC adapter (as I do, which I used for these tests), you’ll be able to convert it to a plug-and-play USB mic. With the XLR adapter, I was able to record directly into ...