Best microphones on Reddit
185 reviews from r/podcasting, r/singing, r/microphone and 28 more subreddits
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#1
Shure
4.5
(40)
"The Shure SM58 is commonly recommended because it is an industry work horse."
"There is also the SM7B which is what a ton of podcasters use."
"* Shure SM7B"
"SM58 and perhaps Fetheads if you need more gain."
"Shure SM58 is a great choice."
"Low budget I always recommend Shure SM58."
"The 7b is a great mic, if you're good at compression and EQ."
"The shure SM58 or SM57 has been a staple for ages."
"The shure SM58 or SM57 has been a staple for ages."
"I got an SM7b a month or two ago... I love it."
#2
Rode
4.4
(22)
"* Rode Podmic"
"* Rode Procaster"
"Rode Podmics or SM58."
"Rode NT1"
"The rode nt1 ($260) has a way better sound."
"Rode Podmic if your voice is deep, or the Wave DX if it's higher."
"Rode wireless go are brilliant"
"Get the Wireless Go II, it's pricey, but WORTH IT!!!"
"Best USB option if you can stretch your budget."
"Pro-level microphone."
#3
Blue
4.1
(15)
"Blue yeti has been the workhorse of my channel for a long long time"
"The Blue Yeti is an excellent microphone for recording."
"Pretty sure the blue yeti is already a condenser mic."
"With the right settings, filters (I use OBS) it comes out great with no background noise."
"Honestly, any mic (hyper x, blue, Elgato) will sound good if you use the right vocal stack."
"I recently got a Blue Yeti and imho it is still really good."
"Blue Snowball is a good cheap option as a nice entry level device."
"I'd say the yeti blue snowball is a good affordable condenser mic."
"A Yeti is an excellent starting mic."
"Yeti nano"
#4
Audio-Technica
4.2
(12)
"I use an Audio-Technica BP40 and it works well for my voice."
"Look up the Audio Technica AT2020."
"I prefer the Audio-Technica BP40."
"Make sure to test them out and see what works best with your voice."
"It's worked fine for me, although I have to be careful because I’m loud."
"Another one you might want to look into is the Audio-Technica AT2020."
"I just bought and AT2020 after searching."
"AT2020 is quite good mic for the price"
"Solid all-around condenser mic with a clear, detailed sound, great for recording piano."
"The AT2035 offers a different sound profile that can complement other mics."
#5
Sennheiser
4.4
(9)
"I use the sennheiser profile and it’s great."
"I like a Sennheiser e945 for this. Handheld dynamic cardioid, works great."
"Built-in wind protection and integrated shock absorption are great design features."
"For a dynamic microphone, I have been very impressed."
"Shure SM58 or Sennheiser e835 are both right at $100. These are both very common vocal mics."
"Cost effective USB microphone option."
"Consider dynamic microphones like the Sennheiser e835."
"The Sennheiser e835 offers excellent sound quality and is very durable."
"The E945 is great for untreated rooms."
#6
Fifine
4.3
(7)
"I'm honestly stunned that this sub $50 mic can even compete with my $200 mics."
"Fifine mics are good."
"Good cheap mics include the Fifine K669D."
"I use the FiFine AM8. $50 and the sound is good on them."
"I’ve got the Fifine Am8 and am happy with the mic."
"Check out these microphones from Fifine."
"Affordable XLR microphone."
#7
Behringer
4.0
(6)
"Good cheap mics include the Behringer XM8500."
"The Behringer XM8500 should always been in the conversation for affordable dynamic mics."
"Good cheap XLR microphone."
"Decent XLR interface."
"B2 Pro is good enough to mix and is omnidirectional for room reverb."
"They are really good for how cheap they are ($60 for 2 mics)."
#8
Elgato
4.6
(5)
"Just placed an order for the Elgato Wave 3 as I have been reading good reviews for it too."
"It's a quality Mic that i recommand!"
"I have to recommend the Elgato Wave series."
"Just placed an order for the Elgato Wave 3 as I have been reading good reviews for it too."
"Honestly, any mic (hyper x, blue, Elgato) will sound good if you use the right vocal stack."
#9
HyperX
4.2
(5)
"I just got a hyper x quadcast usb condenser. I like the quadcast a whole lot more."
"HyperX Quadcast - Condenser USB."
"I recently purchased the HyperX Cloud III wireless and I have been pleasantly surprised by it for an over the head experience."
"Honestly, any mic (hyper x, blue, Elgato) will sound good if you use the right vocal stack."
"That combined with well managed filters in OBS took my audio to a whole new level."
#10
SE
4.3
(4)
"SE V7 or Shure Beta 58a for dynamics"
"The sE V7 is a popular, more modern competitor to the 58."
"Make sure to test them out and see what works best with your voice."
"Have heard good things about the SE v7, also $100."
#11
Zoom
4.0
(4)
"Good cheap mics include the Zoom ZDM-1."
"You could do a zoom podtrak4 with two Samson Q2U mics."
"Another good cheap XLR microphone."
"Using original audio in Zoom enhances sound quality for both voice and instruments."
#12
Apple
4.7
(3)
"I used mine with an iPhone SE."
"The answer is super simple: Wired airpods. The mic hangs in the wire. I use it for teaching and taking lessons as well as leading and participating in meetings."
"Your iPhone is good enough and for now you don't really need a camera."
#13
Sony
3.5
(4)
"Sony made pro quality portable cassette recorders for decades."
"I usually use Sony TX660 recorders clipped onto pockets and handheld microphones."
"There are some good Sony vintage mics (some even stereo) that have the same 1/4” jack as your tape deck."
"Definitely stay away from cheap wireless mics that use the WiFi spectrum. Rent some Sony UWPs if buying them aren’t in the budget."
#14
Samson
4.0
(3)
"Samson Q2U or Audio Technica ATR2100X both are under $100."
"You can grab a pair of Samson Q2U off Amazon for about $70 each."
"You could do a zoom podtrak4 with two Samson Q2U mics."
#15
AKG
3.7
(3)
"You can try AKG P120 , just that you will need to buy microphone to USB cable"
"Lowest recommended condenser mic for XLR."
"The AKG P120 shows a drop below 200 Hz, which might not suit deep bass voices."
#16
Electro-Voice
5.0
(2)
"The best podcasting mic is the best broadcast mic which is the EV-RE20."
"* Electro-Voice RE20"
#17
PreSonus
4.5
(2)
"* PreSonus PD-70"
"The PreSonus PD-70 is a decent option that served me well when starting out."
#18
Shure SM58
4.5
(2)
"SM58. Bam. It's less than $100 and has been industry standard for live performance."
"You need the grille that comes with the sm58 for plosives which the sm57 doesn't have."
#19
Shure SM57
4.5
(2)
"Grab yourself a Shure SM57 and you can use it for anything."
"The Shure sm57 is a great all around microphone."
#20
Audio-Technica AT2020
4.5
(2)
"AT2020 is my favorite! It’s got the highest quality for how cheap it is."
"I really like mine. But you’ll need something with phantom power for it."
#21
MXL
4.0
(2)
"Get an mxl 990 from "music go round" try to find one in excellent condition."
"V67i was nice for my voice."
#22
Tascam
4.0
(2)
"I know a lot of people use the Tascam DR series for recording sounds."
"Add another fifty for the likes of a Tascam DR-10L."
#23
DJI
3.5
(2)
"Dji mic 2"
"Yes, this will work."
#24
Marshall MXL
5.0
(1)
"I got the R40 ribbon mic ($100) and am very happy with it."
#25
Lewitt
5.0
(1)
"Im using Lewitt md550 for my band vocals and its great."
#26
DPA
5.0
(1)
"I recommend DPA mics if you want really high end stuff."
#27
LOM Geofon
5.0
(1)
"LOM Geofon for deep vibrations, contact mics or Sanken CO 100k for ultrafrequent content."
#28
Sanken CO 100k
5.0
(1)
"Sanken CO 100k for ultrafrequent content."
#29
Earthworks QTC50
5.0
(1)
"My favorite mic for close up sfx ist Earthworks QTC50, as it has great bass."
#30
Austrian Audio 818
5.0
(1)
"Over the last little while, I keep coming back to the Austrian audio 818. Incredibly versatile."
#31
SE SE8
5.0
(1)
"I use SE8 and it’s brilliant."
#32
Shure SM7B
5.0
(1)
"Get a dynamic mic. Sm7b."
#33
Beyerdynamic M88
5.0
(1)
"Beyerdynamic m88."
#34
Wave
4.0
(1)
"I'd probably look at Wave:3 - it's currently on for $149 CAD, includes a stand."
#35
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Tried a few, and liked this one from Amazon the most."
#36
Pyle
4.0
(1)
"We used 5 Pyle classic retro dynamic vocal microphones - the old vintage style unidirectional cardioid mic."
#37
Razer
4.0
(1)
"Blue Snowball and Razer Siren mini are the best I know of in a cheap price range."
#38
Holy Landmark
4.0
(1)
"The best one I've found so far was the holy landmark Lark M2."
#39
Ulanzi
4.0
(1)
"I have used Ulanzi phone mics in the past and they're super easy to use."
#40
Dynamic Microphone
4.0
(1)
"Use dynamic microphone. Not condenser one."
#41
BEACN
4.0
(1)
"The BEACN mics are definitely a solid option in that price range."
#42
Schoeps MK41
4.0
(1)
"A cardioid mic will be good (as f.e. Schoeps MK41 or maybe even a shotgun, like Neumann 81i)."
#43
Neumann 81i
4.0
(1)
"Maybe even a shotgun, like Neumann 81i."
#44
Superlux
4.0
(1)
"I'd look into the budget brands with a good record, like Superlux, Behringer, Samson, etc."
#45
MXL 770
4.0
(1)
"MXL 770. That’s what I use."
#46
DJI Lav
4.0
(1)
"DJI lav."
#47
Rode Wireless
4.0
(1)
"I have the Rode wireless but I use a corded lav mic."
#48
Hollyland
4.0
(1)
"I have been really happy with the Hollyland Lark M2 - small, inexpensive, sounds fine."
#49
Godox
3.0
(1)
"I’ve been using a godox wireless lav mic for art and craft asmr."
#50
Neewer
3.0
(1)
"I use a Neewer CM28, which is the shameless cheap copy of the DJI mic."
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