Zoom UAC-232

I got this USB audio interface for one reason and one reason only: so I could record audio with sufficient gain without risking clipping if I suddenly yelled at the mic or there was a loud noise nearby.

And it does what it says it does! You get two XLR inputs, both with +48V phantom power (so it can power, respectively, the Fethead for my SM7B, and the NTG4+ if it has no battery).

There's two USB-C inputs at the back, one with the USB symbol and one with "DC 5V": I have yet to run into a situation where separate power was required, I'm sure the user manual could tell me why.

I've come to expect direct monitoring from USB audio interfaces and it has it, the Mix Control app works well to adjust the volume & pan of the two inputs.