Best microphone on Reddit

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Shure

4.4

(40)

"I’d recommend a good old Shure SM-58 for that purpose."

"I use shure sm7b for everything."

"SM57."

"Sm 57 man. It’s one of the most used mics in the industry."

"I’ve got an sm57 and I love it."

"Sm57."

"Shure MV7."

"I’m a big believer in an SM58."

"Shure sm57….had mine for x3 decades."

"You can find used Shure SM58 as well which is one of the best mics you can get for the price."

Blue

4.5

(18)

"Seconding the ‘yeti’ suggestion. They’re relatively good for voices."

"I use this blue yeti and has been really good for me."

"I have a Yeti Blue for D&D and it works really well."

"I use a Yeti mic for work meetings and D&D nights and it does great."

"Voice actors like Yeti Blue."

"I promise you the Blue Bluebird/Spark (I prefer the spark to the rode NT1A)."

"I usually use a podcast mic like Blue Yeti."

"On the more premium side, The Blue Yeti X continues to work very, very well for me."

"Popular entry options for high-quality sound"

Rode

4.6

(17)

"It sounds like the Rode Podmic USB might be perfect for you."

"I recommend Rhode mics."

"I think it’s tough to beat a Rode NT1."

"I have two Rode NT1s and they are incredible."

"Rode NT1 is 100% the right choice in my opinion."

"You arent gonna do much better than a Rode NT1 for under 400."

"You can’t go wrong with the Rode Podmic USB."

"Just got a Rode NT-USB+ on Amazon Prime for $169 for my channel and it’s been amazing."

"The Rode NT1 is known for its very low self-noise and comes with a cable, shock mount, and pop filter."

"The Rode Wireless Pro mic set is the best thing going as it also records onto a micro SD card."

Audio-Technica

4.1

(19)

"For non vocal acoustic instrument needs I have a set of AT2020's."

"Second the AT2035, I have it and it's amazingly quiet and just a really nice mic."

"AT2035 is great for the price (and my personal budget pick). Good enough to book professional work in a treated space."

"May I suggest this one"

"The AT2020 are great microphones."

"I own one, works well but I wouldn’t recommend it for looping."

"I originally started with a AudioTechnica AT2020."

"People recommending the at-2020 for recording are on the right track."

"I have an AT2020 and I really like it."

"I agree with at-2020 or any similar large diagram condenser."

Samson

4.4

(12)

"The soundproofing setup that one comes with will go a long way toward reducing background noise too."

"The recorded background noise is almost zero and hence the output videos do not need much sound editing."

"Dynamic style mic that keeps the background noise at bay"

"Sound great for voiceover and talking head"

"Go-to microphones for your application"

"A nice budget option is the Samson Go Mic. Lots of features and great quality for $30-ish."

"I use a cheap Samson Q2U mic plugged into my interface and it works very well for my uses."

"Samson AirLine AWXm. Picks up all my trombone pedal tones."

"Samson Q2U for 70 bucks."

"The Samson Q2U is a popular inexpensive starter dynamic mic with a built-in USB audio interface."

Fifine

3.9

(8)

"Fifine am8 works like a charm."

"I am very happy with the Fifine AM8."

"Fifine AM8"

"I bought a $60 FIFINE mic from Amazon not expecting too much but it's great."

"Fifine am8 is very good for the price."

"The fifine AM8 sounds great for about 50 bucks."

"Good reviews and compared to Shure SM7B based on YouTube reviews."

"Decent reviews"

HyperX

4.3

(7)

"No one can hear them in the background ever."

"Really good mic, especially for storytelling."

"Hyperx quadcast $120."

"Hyperx quadcast 120$ same as new."

"I have the hyperx solo cast and like it a lot"

"I got a used hyperx quadcast s for $70."

"Comes with a mute button on the top"

Audio Technica

4.1

(7)

"I’ve really been digging the AT4040 I just picked up."

"Any audio technicas are good. I started out with a AT2035."

"The AT4040 is a damn fine mic in your price range."

"AT 4033 for an affordable silky tone."

"Audio Technica punches above its weight for sure."

"See if you can find an Audio Technica AT2020."

"Get something like a SM58, AT2020, or MXL 770."

Behringer

4.0

(5)

"It's really cheap and pairs well with the M audio M track Audio interface."

"Behringer xm8500, about £15 well rated clone of shure sm58."

"Behringer copy of Shure SM58."

"Behringer XM8500. It’s durable, it’s super cheap, and honestly it doesn’t sound awful."

"The behringer xm8500 is around 20 bucks but also sounds like it, good for practicing mic technique tho"

#10

Zoom

4.0

(5)

"Zoom H1 for ambiance, just under $100."

"Zooms are a great all around I would say."

"Maybe get a portable recorder like the zoom H1?"

"Zoom M3 👍🏾 or Rode Videomic Pro."

"Either that or something like the zoom h2n that has surround recording."

#11

Lewitt

4.5

(4)

"Lewitt 440 Pure. Love mine."

"The absolute most universal mic I've ever used is the Lewitt 040."

"Lewitt is great. If you can justify a bit more, go for a Dachman DA-87."

"Look a Lewitt mics. They have a wide range for all budgets."

#12

Sennheiser

4.5

(4)

"I personally use a Sennheiser 421."

"I have and love the mke600."

"We use Sennheiser Team connect Ceiling 2 mics."

"Sennheiser pc38x has a great mic."

#13

SE

4.3

(4)

"We really like SE V7 with the switch. Substantial high gain before feedback. We literally replaced all our wired 58's with V7's."

"The sE v7 has a more natural sound."

"Se Electronics V7 X is pretty nice and costs just $100, it punches way above its league."

"Take a look at the SE V7 Mics."

#14

AKG

4.3

(4)

"I ran an AKG C214 for many years for vocals in my home studio. Great sounding and very versatile mic."

"I've always loved akg perceptions. Very high sensitivity value."

"There is also the cheaper C214 which I haven't tried."

"Akg perception (any model) for condenser."

#15

Maono

4.0

(4)

"I went from a Logitech to the Maono PDx100 and it’s been great!"

"I personally use the Maono PD200X"

"The Maono PD200X for around 60 ish bucks."

"Good reviews and compared to Shure SM7B based on YouTube reviews."

#16

MXL

4.0

(4)

"Mxl 990."

"A couple of good options in that range would in my opinion be the MXL V67G."

"MXL V67 if you like condenser mics."

"A condenser mic like the MXL770/990 could do you well."

#17

Aston

4.3

4.0

(1)

"Tascam DR-05X. Put in middle of table, maybe on a very small stand."

#49

Generic Lapel Mic

3.0

(1)

"Lapel mic for your phone off amazon and then tape it to the wall."

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