I downloaded the software, plus the Virtual Connector package. As described, there was an unwanted delay--however the task was done nicely. But taking a hard look at eliminating computer hash, and the fact that I am already running the hardware sound card dedicated to HRD and digital modes--plus a wireless USB microphone driving Dragon Naturally Speaking for voice to text input on digital modes (PSK and RTTY without a keyboard!), it was just too many issues.
As to a "good mic" the one being tasked here is a Shure Beta 58 capsule mounted on a conversion kit inside of an old Shure Unidyne 55SW housing. Great audio--great reports with the Icom 751A. It could be better though. Although not a fan of eSSB, Collins antiquated idea of 2.1Khz for ragchew sucks...

A bit later it will be used to feed my Valiant Hi-Z input through a W2IQY iBox.