Microphone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 274 Reddit reviews across 71 subreddits and 123 posts to rank the best Microphone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/musicproduction, r/recordingmusic, r/microphone, r/NewTubers, r/audio. Top-rated brands include Shure (4.4/5), Rode (4.6/5), Blue (4.4/5).
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Reviews274
Subreddits71
Posts123
Brands61
Products72
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#1
Shure
4.4
(52)
"I would recommend the classic Shure SM58 or Beta 58 or, even better, the fantastic Se V7"
"I would recommend the classic Shure SM58 or Beta 58 or, even better, the fantastic Se V7"
"The SM57 is the workhorse of the industry; you can put it on anything from a guitar amp, to a drum head and it'll basically get the job done."
"The shure mv series mics are very good."
"The SM58 will always hold a golden place in my (cardioid) heart."
"It’s the best all around mic for everything."
"Ideal mic for you is Shure SM58."
"I really like my Shure Super 55 a lot."
"I’d recommend a good old Shure SM-58 for that purpose."
"I use shure sm7b for everything."
#2
Rode
4.6
(30)
"Easily the microphone. Rode NT1, AT2035, LCT440, SE X1S are a few solid options..."
"I think the Rode NT1 is an excellent choice. I bought one and in some ways I like it better than my TLM 103."
"I chose the rode nt1 fifth generation. It sounds amazing and gives you the opportunity to choose between usb and xlr in the end."
"I've been using the Rode NT-USB mic for singing and recording instruments for about a year now and I absolutely love it."
"RODE NT1 is bloody great."
"I love my NT1a."
"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."
#3
Blue
4.4
(23)
"The Yeti imo is the best one in this range."
"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 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"
"Popular entry options for high-quality sound"
#4
Audio-Technica
4.1
(21)
"Rode NT1, AT2035, LCT440, SE X1S are a few solid options..."
"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."
"The AT2020 are great microphones."
"The Audio Technica AT2035 (skip the AT2020)."
"For a hundred bucks you could probably get like a used AT2020."
"For range and quality at that price I'd say the audio technica at 2020."
"I own one, works well but I wouldn’t recommend it for looping."
"I originally started with a AudioTechnica AT2020."
#5
Fifine
4.0
(21)
"The am8 is probably the one to pick for loud screams imo"
"I can vouch for the Fifine AM8."
"If you're considering the MV6, get the AM8 or K688 instead."
"A lot of people have good things to say about dynamic microphobe fifine k688"
"I've been using a fifine am8 and a random boom arm off of Amazon for about a year and a half."
"I use a Fifine for my podcast and it sounds decent right out of the box."
"Go for fifine it's good for the money."
"Fifine mics are great for budget mics."
"This mic is good quality for price, have it myself and wouldn’t change it!"
"The microphone is crisp."
#6
Samson
4.4
(13)
"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"
"You'll need something USB direct like a Samson, or Blue Yeti."
"I use Samson Q2U. There is some background noise but removes a lot."
"Samson Q2U is a favored choice."
"I use a cheap Samson Q2U mic plugged into my interface and it works very well for my uses."
"Samson Q2U for 70 bucks."
#7
Maono
4.1
(9)
"Promise di ka magsisisi. di also mahirap iset-up."
"Maono na basic microphone"
"I highly suggest si Maono. Gamit ng mga streamer na gamer. Under 1k lang to."
"You can get a good mic for like 100 bucks, search up the manao pd200x"
"MAONO was good for me bro."
"Go with Maono."
"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."
#8
AKG
4.7
(7)
"Used AKG414 are great and transparent."
"The AKG P170 is absolutely the best buy in the budget mic category."
"Akg c414 works great."
"I ran an AKG C214 for many years for vocals in my home studio. Great sounding and very versatile mic."
"AKG C414 is very nice with cello."
"I'm happy with my AKG Ara."
"There is also the cheaper C214 which I haven't tried."
#9
HyperX
3.9
(8)
"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 got a used hyperx quadcast s for $70."
"Comes with a mute button on the top"
"Out of the 3, probably the hyperx. But I wouldn't want to spend that much on a usb microphone."
"A friend of mine used the HyperX. All I could do was hear him breathing the entire time."
#10
Audio Technica
4.2
(6)
"I’ve really been digging the AT4040 I just picked up."
"Any audio technicas are good. I started out with a AT2035."
"The AT4040 is a damn fine mic in your price range."
"AT 4033 for an affordable silky tone."
"See if you can find an Audio Technica AT2020."
"Get something like a SM58, AT2020, or MXL 770."
#11
Shure SM58
4.6
(5)
"I am in love with my Shure SM-58. It's cheap and I've had it for decades."
"Shure SM58."
"Shure SM58."
"Even a Shure 58 mic can work for 130$."
"What about the classic sm58? Sounds decent when eq'ed."
#12
Zoom
4.2
(5)
"If you have 80 bucks then get a Zoom H1n."
"The Zoom units (h4/5/6) are great."
"It's a good start point."
"Zoom H1 for ambiance, just under $100."
"Maybe get a portable recorder like the zoom H1?"
#13
Behringer
4.0
(5)
"It's really cheap and pairs well with the M audio M track Audio interface."
"My recommendation is a Behringer UMC202HD."
"Behringer xm8500, about £15 well rated clone 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"
#14
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."
#15
Stellar
4.7
(3)
"Look into a Stellar X2. Booth Junkie did a shootout between it and a U87."
"I have a Stellar X2 and love it."
"I reviewed the Stellar X2 for Mix Magazine a while back, and it’s wonderful."
#16
Hollyland
4.7
(3)
"Best noise cancelling mics gives normally very bad quality in audio (however they remove all background)."
"I upgraded to this and LOVE IT."
"For quick, cheap, and decent sound, I'd recommend the Hollyland lark m2."
#17
Elgato
4.3
(3)
"It's an all-in-one USB microphone."
"Elgato Wave 1 (or 3) is great."
"I use the Elgato Wave 3 in an untreated room."
#18
Audio-Technica ATR2100x
4.5
(2)
"Get the ATR2100x and a boom arm."
"Audio Technica 2100x or Samson Q2U. Both have USB and XLR functionality."
#19
sE Electronics
4.5
(2)
"I would recommend the classic Shure SM58 or Beta 58 or, even better, the fantastic Se V7"
"You can also check out the sE Electronics V7."
#20
Rode NT1-A
4.5
(2)
"I would prefer Rode NT1 A. It's the standardized solution for many instruments."
"Rodes nt1a can be good too."
#21
Shure SM7B
4.5
(2)
"I’ve been using the shure SM7B for some time and I really like to record vocals with that."
"SM7B, but you’ll need a cloud-lifter."
#22
Line Audio
4.5
(2)
"Just got some Line Audio CM4. Super great and versatile!"
"Line Audio CM4 (or any small diaphragm "pencil" condenser) is a good mic."
#23
Aston
4.5
(2)
"Aston microphone is very good."
"Second hand Aston origin, or spirit as I’ve seen them in that price range."
#24
Audix
4.5
(2)
"Audix OM5 is my favorite for general vocal stuff."
"Check out the Audix i5."
#25
sE
4.5
(2)
"I have achieved really good results with an original sE X1."
"The sE X1A is a good option."
#26
Presonus
4.0
(2)
"For the price the presonus m7 is fire."
"For the price the presonus m7 is fire."
#27
Audio-Technica AT2020
4.0
(2)
"A good budget option is audio Technica at2020."
"Audiotechnica 2020 (XLR). Needs an audio interface though."
#28
Logitech
4.0
(2)
"Any usb mic, but usually the Logitech or the wii u ones are the most recomended."
"I believe you can use any usb microphone."
#29
Yeti
3.5
(2)
"Works well"
"Pick up a ton of background noise"
#30
Pico Gear
5.0
(1)
"$250 for a set of 2 and a very small form factor"
#31
Roswell
5.0
(1)
"The Roswell K87 is an amazing mic."
#32
LCT
5.0
(1)
"Rode NT1, AT2035, LCT440, SE X1S are a few solid options..."
#33
Neumann
5.0
(1)
"If you can afford it or somehow get it, an Neumann u87 always worked for me."
#34
Sennheiser
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used a Sennheiser MKH20 with great results."
#35
Sanken
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Sanken CS-3e. Very narrow pickup pattern."
#36
3U Audio
5.0
(1)
"The 3U Audio CM-1 is an amazingly versatile microphone for the money."
#37
Saramonic
4.0
(1)
"You can get an on camera mixer like the Saramonic."
#38
MMX300
4.0
(1)
"[MMX300] has a good microphone."
#39
Jabra
4.0
(1)
"Evolve2 65 is a good one."
#40
Lewitt
4.0
(1)
"The best low budget mics now are the Lewitt LCT-240."
#41
Discover
4.0
(1)
"Check out Discover Neckset 20."
#42
Neat
4.0
(1)
"I like it. $25 on US eBay and Amazon."
#43
Deity
4.0
(1)
"I use this as my boom mic - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1513937-REG/deity_microphones_s_mic_2s_shotgun_microphone.html."
#44
UGREEN USB Microphone
4.0
(1)
"Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.5"
#45
Shokz OpenComm
4.0
(1)
"Kahit may construction sa gilid namin di naririnig sa meeting."
#46
MXL
4.0
(1)
"Mxl 990."
#47
Addasound
4.0
(1)
"I’m using Addasound. Hindi nadidinig yung meows ng cats ko."
#48
sE sE8
4.0
(1)
"I settled on the sE8 (which is a bit pricey)."
#49
Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP
4.0
(1)
"It has 3 levels of noise reduction built in and connects to your PC via USB."
#50
Senal MC24 EL
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Senal MC24 EL for almost 2 years now and really love it."
#51
Audio-Technica AT2035
4.0
(1)
"I use the at2035 regularly and no, it doesn’t blow my mind."
#52
Zoom H5
4.0
(1)
"I used a H5 for a few years, with just the standard XY-mics that come with it."
#53
Blue Yeti
4.0
(1)
"I like my yeti! It’s usb friendly and is great quality."
#54
Sony
4.0
(1)
"The mic is pretty good on the XM5."
#55
Shure SM57
4.0
(1)
"Can never go wrong with an SM57!"
#56
Electro-Voice
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used a large diaphragm dynamic successfully on upright. RE-20 or similar."
#57
Mojave
4.0
(1)
"Mojave's MA-D. David Royer, the mic's designer."
#58
Blue Microphones
4.0
(1)
"My weapon of choice is a Blue Cactus mic."
#59
Bartlett
4.0
(1)
"I used a Bartlett on a live stream recently and I was really impressed."
#60
Neat Bumblebee II
4.0
(1)
"Neat Bumblebee II is ridiculously good and punches way out of its weight class."
#61
FiFine AM8
3.0
(1)
"I would (partially) recommend the FiFine AM8, but be aware that you get what you pay for."
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