To get the best from your microphone it has to be in the right place, which requires the use of a suitable microphone stand and mounting. Connecting the microphone to the mixing desk or recorder requires a cable. These cables have a three pin XLR connector at each end connected in three wire balanced line format. The balanced line will allow long cable runs with no loss of sound level or quality.
For studio use a pop shield is used to stop that popping sound when using a microphone close to the mouth. A microphone is a delicate piece of equipment and when not in use should be kept in a case to protect from damage. Cases are available for single microphones as well as larger designs that will hold several.