Zoom H2N fits that list for me.
https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h2n-handy-recorder

I haven’t used it with Linux, but it has a line out port if the USB
connection is problematic.

Not sure if it fits your idea of inexpensive.

Alan


On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 5:13 PM Ed <plug@0x1b.com> wrote:

> For a more general discussion - with hot mic action about 2/3rds of
> the way through -
>
> https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2020/03/25/dtns-special-how-to-stream-video-from-home/
>
> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 4:42 PM der.hans <PLUGd@lufthans.com> wrote:
> >
> > moin moin,
> >
> > With everyone else suddenly going online I need to finally improve some
> of
> > my versatility.
> >
> > Any recommendations for microphones?
> >
> >
> > Needs:
> >
> > * something that does well with voice, e.g. podcasts, presentations,
> meetings
> >
> > * something that will work for an acoustic instrument
> >
> > * works with laptops and desktops
> >
> > * can eliminate background noises
> >
> > * works with debian/Ubuntu
> >
> >
> > Wants:
> >
> > * one mic to rule them all rather than needing multiple mics
> >
> > * works with cellphones
> >
> > * wired connection option
> >
> > * inexpensive
> >
> > * can be used in an open room with someone else joining the same chat
> room
> > in a different room in the house without flashback sound effects
> >
> > * can be used in an open room with someone else joining the same chat
> room
> > in a different room in the house with flashback sound effects because
> > kidling thinks it's hilarious :)
> >
> >
> > We already have that last feature with the current setup.
> >
> > For the most part, mic use can be in isolated parts of house. I might end
> > up needing multiple mics. If so, preferably they'd all be the same, but
> > that's not strictly a requirement. Most likely, I'll be buying one mic
> and
> > multiple headsets with mics.
> >
> > Preferably, I'll be buying from Newegg.
> >
> > ciao,
> >
> > der.hans
> > --
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> > #  https://www.lfnw.org/conferences/2020
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> > #  nothing. ;-) -- Mike Haertel, 2011Aug21
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