Best microphone on Reddit
117 reviews from r/PartneredYoutube, r/NewTubers, r/microphone and 29 more subreddits
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#1
Shure
4.5
(15)
"I think the Shure SM58 is the best first microphone there is. Maybe the best all rounder out there."
"Shure SM7-B."
"The best mic I've found for this is the Shure Beta 58A, which has really reduced feedback issues and sounds a bit brighter."
"For balanced audio, try using a limiter in OBS to prevent clipping when screaming."
"The Shure SM7B is kinda of the gold standard here but is also not inexpensive."
"Is $200 on Amazon right now"
"USB powered"
"Amazing mic"
"Rejecting background noise"
"You should go for a mic that need to be close to your mouth, like headset or dynamic mic (sm58, sm7b or other)"
#2
Samson
4.6
(8)
"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"
"The Samson Q2U is a popular inexpensive starter dynamic mic with a built-in USB audio interface."
"The Q2U is a dynamic microphone that cuts down on background noise."
"Samson Q2U or a Samson Q9U. Good dynamic mic for vocals without a vocal booth."
#3
Rode
4.6
(7)
"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."
"Perfect for your use case if you’re moving around since it’s a lav mic"
"Unbeatable"
"The Rode Wireless ME clip on is very popular."
"I've heard good things about the Rode Wireless Pro, but never used them myself."
"Decent"
#4
Blue
4.3
(7)
"Popular entry options for high-quality sound"
"Popular entry options for high-quality sound"
"Popular and versatile USB microphone suitable for podcasting, streaming, and voiceovers"
"A couple popular microphones we hear about."
"Understanding compressor and expander is just as important as the mic. It took some tweaking, but it sounds pretty good!"
"User friendly"
"Decent for the price"
#5
Fifine
4.0
(6)
"This is one of the best budget USB mics out there. It has a solid metal build, good sound quality for vocals, and is plug-and-play."
"Discord tends to filter out background noise without a problem."
"They're decent audio quality and will be within your budget requirements. I was using one for years before finally upgrading."
"Good reviews and compared to Shure SM7B based on YouTube reviews."
"Good reviews and compared to Shure SM7B based on YouTube reviews."
"Decent reviews"
#6
Audio-Technica
3.8
(6)
"The AT2020 are great microphones."
"Sound great for voiceover and talking head"
"I liked the AT2020 until I got some higher end microphones."
"I liked the AT2035 until I got some higher end microphones."
"Dynamic USB/XLR microphone"
"It has a lot of midrange and requires a lot of gain to work properly. Not like other condenser mics at all. I don't recommend it."
#7
Blue Microphones
4.7
(3)
"The Kiwi was my first expensive mic. Changed everything for me with switchable polar patterns."
"I would put their Blue Bottle against ANY modern mic (tube mic with swappable capsules)."
"Dragonfly was pretty and looked really unique, but the Kiwi is incredibly versatile if you can find one."
#8
Behringer
4.0
(3)
"It's really cheap and pairs well with the M audio M track Audio interface."
"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"
#9
Sennheiser
4.0
(3)
"Sennheiser pc38x has a great mic."
"I love the Sennheiser lavs, but they’re pretty pricey for hobbyist stuff."
"If you want something that will last and sound great, the Sennheiser G4 is excellent."
#10
Yeti
3.7
(3)
"Works well"
"Affordable, easily available, USB connected"
"Pick up a ton of background noise"
#11
Amazon
5.0
(2)
"Works a lot better than using the two in one camera mic."
"Audio quality"
#12
HyperX
4.5
(2)
"Really good mic, especially for storytelling."
"Comes with a mute button on the top"
#13
DJI
4.5
(2)
"DJI mic 2 is amazing"
"I’ve actually been using the DJI more"
#14
Zoom
4.5
(2)
"The Zoom F2 has 32-bit float recording and excellent sound quality, making it ideal for various recording situations."
"Good sound"
#15
AKG
4.5
(2)
"Amazing"
"The sound is perfect, but the glue leaves marks on my violin."
#16
Maono
4.0
(2)
"Good reviews and compared to Shure SM7B based on YouTube reviews."
"Good reviews and compared to Shure SM7B based on YouTube reviews."
#17
Rode NT1-A
5.0
(1)
"I would prefer Rode NT1 A. It's the standardized solution for many instruments."
#18
Audio-Technica ATR2100x
5.0
(1)
"Get the ATR2100x and a boom arm."
#19
Aston
5.0
(1)
"I got an Aston Element and loved it so I just added the Aston Stealth."
#20
SE
5.0
(1)
"We really like SE V7 with the switch. Substantial high gain before feedback. We literally replaced all our wired 58's with V7's."
#21
Neumann
5.0
(1)
"Invest in your recording space! A top quality TLM 103 will sound awful in a bad space, but in a good space… it will sound like a rainbow!"
#22
M-Audio
5.0
(1)
"Great value for the price."
#23
Hollyland
5.0
(1)
"If you really want the BEST, get a Hollyland lavaliere."
#24
Myers
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the Myers feather for most people, especially at that price range."
#25
Advanced Audio
5.0
(1)
"It is fantastic. Just amazing at giving a solid, clean sound."
#26
OBS
5.0
(1)
"OBS has a built-in audio compressor that can lift soft sounds and lower loud ones."
#27
Jabra
5.0
(1)
"Excellent"
#28
Razer
5.0
(1)
"Amazing"
#29
ATR
5.0
(1)
"Go-to microphones for your application"
#30
Nacon
5.0
(1)
"Two years on these babies and my ears are very happy."
#31
Logitech
5.0
(1)
"Light and crystal clear microphone"
#32
JBL
5.0
(1)
"Sound quality is waaaaaay better"
#33
AKG C1000
4.0
(1)
"Maybe you can try a AKG C1000, if you need a cheaper solution."
#34
Shure MV7
4.0
(1)
"The MV7 has a built in dedicated USB interface to bypass the need of separate interface."
#35
Elgato Wave 3
4.0
(1)
"Elgato Wave 3 with Wave Link Digital Mixer."
#36
Sennheiser Profile
4.0
(1)
"There are lots of better mics, like the Sennheiser Profile, the Rode NT-USB+."
#37
Rode NT-USB+
4.0
(1)
"There are lots of better mics, like the Sennheiser Profile, the Rode NT-USB+."
#38
Audio-Technica AT2020USB
4.0
(1)
"There are lots of better mics, like the Audio Technica AT2020USB."
#39
Rode XCM-50
4.0
(1)
"There are lots of better mics, like the RodeX XCM-50."
#40
Behringer XM8500
4.0
(1)
"Behringer XM8500."
#41
Tascam DR-05X
4.0
(1)
"Tascam DR-05X. Put in middle of table, maybe on a very small stand."
#42
Mackie
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard great things about the Mackie EM89D from a lot of beatboxers."
#43
Voice Changer
4.0
(1)
"Voice changers can add fun to gameplay, especially with background music."
#44
Hohem
4.0
(1)
"The Hohem MC-1 is good and comes with a wind sock, offering versatile recording options."
#45
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"AliExpress has some super cheap Lavaliere mikes that you can clip on your shirt."
#46
Nothing
4.0
(1)
"Best mic quality experienced, but abysmal battery life."
#47
Deity
4.0
(1)
"It’s a dual direction mic that can record both front and rear."
#48
CMF
4.0
(1)
"Well reviewed, good option for mic quality."
#49
NVIDIA
4.0
(1)
"RNNoise or any other AI filter can effectively reduce background noise."
#50
Realtek
4.0
(1)
"Using stereo mix allows for combining microphone and computer audio, enhancing the D&D experience on Discord."
#51
OnePlus
4.0
(1)
"Great mic quality, worth considering for a bit more."
#52
ReaComp
4.0
(1)
"Plugins like ReaComp for compression can also help smooth peaks."
#53
Marantz
4.0
(1)
"Cheaper high-quality option"
#54
Roccat
4.0
(1)
"Not bad"
#55
Generic Lapel Mic
3.0
(1)
"Lapel mic for your phone off amazon and then tape it to the wall."
#56
Headset Mic
3.0
(1)
"In an extremely noisy environment with a low budget, my recommendation might be to just get a headset mic."
#57
SM7B
3.0
(1)
"Unforgivable to have to buy a different accessory to make it sound "good", plus you still have to tweak in post"
#58
Saramonic
2.0
(1)
"I just bought a set of Saramonic lavs, and had mixed results with them."
#59
MV7
2.0
(1)
"Very bad plosive rejection"
#60
Tonor
1.0
(1)
"Don’t get the Tonor. It’s an ultra budget mic. You’ll be back here within a year asking why it’s not working."
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