I use the built-in ++ electret condenser microphone ++ on my Zoom MRS-8 digital multi-track recorder most of the time. I've used it enough to be able to obtain good and predictable results using it.

I like the sound of my vocals on a ++ Samson USB Go Microphone ++ . It adds more high end than the electret microphone. It can sound a little harsh and seems to have a very small sweet spot but it is a surprisingly good sounding microphone.

One "trick" I've found that works well for me is to use a loaded clothes closet as an isolation or vocal booth. A bunch of clothes can really knock down on sound reflections.

Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK
DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8
Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD
Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD
Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home