Microphones reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 228 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Microphones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/podcasting, r/singing, r/microphone, r/NewTubers, r/audioengineering. Top-rated brands include Shure (4.5/5), Rode (4.3/5), Blue (3.9/5).
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Reviews228
Subreddits33
Posts56
Brands52
Products74
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#1
Shure
4.5
(65)
"Best podcast microphone options: Shure SM7B"
"Shure for sure!"
"You can't go wrong with a Shure microphone."
"The Shure MV7+ is what i use and it's such a great sounding microphone plus its over $100 cheaper than the SM7B"
"Shure SM7B last mic you will ever need and is timeless. The thing is legendary"
"I would recommend the Shure MV7+. Does the job very well and it's a contained system."
"SHURE SM7B Warm, rich, creamy sound that works just as beautifully for spoken word as it does for singing and instruments."
"I upgraded my set up last year with a pair of Shure SM7B and love them."
"I enjoy the shure 58 so much that I am constantly needing to stop myself from ordering the shure 58a beta."
"Top tier: RE20, SM7B"
#2
Rode
4.3
(27)
"I use the Rode Podmic XLR with the Elgato Wave XLR. I absolutely love my sound quality and have no desire to get a more expensive mic."
"* 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."
#3
Blue
3.9
(16)
"Blue yeti has been the workhorse of my channel for a long long time"
"The Blue Yeti is an excellent microphone for recording."
"Best podcast microphone options: Blue Yeti USB Microphone"
"When I first started out, I used a Blue Yeti. I got a shock mount and that definitely helped me out."
"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."
#4
Audio-Technica
4.2
(13)
"I use an Audio-Technica BP40 and it works well for my voice."
"* Audio-Technica AT2040"
"Look up the Audio Technica AT2020."
"Best podcast microphone options: Audio-Technica AT2020 or ATR2100x"
"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"
#5
Samson
4.3
(11)
"+1 for Samson Q2U. Love this thing."
"I've been using a Samson Q2U for years and I'm really happy with it. It's hard to beat in terms of price and quality."
"Samson Q2U, got it for $70 US dollars on amazon"
"Best podcast microphone options: Samson Q2U"
"Very good: Q2U. Better: SM58 or RODE Pod Mic. Better Yet: SM7B, plus Cloudlifter."
"I have a Samson C01U PRO, it’s a usb mic."
"Samson Q2U or Audio Technica ATR2100X both are under $100."
"You can grab a pair of Samson Q2U off Amazon for about $70 each."
"Make sure to test them out and see what works best with your voice."
"Make sure to test them out and see what works best with your voice."
#6
Fifine
4.4
(8)
"I use the FiFine AM8 and I'm very happy with the quality."
"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
Sennheiser
4.3
(7)
"I use the sennheiser profile and it’s great."
"I like a Sennheiser e945 for this. Handheld dynamic cardioid, works great."
"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."
#8
Electro-Voice
4.8
(6)
"If I ever wanted to replace my Procaster I’d get a RE20"
"The EV RE20 is a great suggestion."
"The best podcasting mic is the best broadcast mic which is the EV-RE20."
"* Electro-Voice RE20"
"* Electro-Voice RE320"
"I think the RE20 is a better alternative for a dynamic mic."
#9
HyperX
4.0
(6)
"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."
"Best podcast microphone options: HyperX QuadCast"
#10
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."
#11
SE
4.2
(5)
"SE V7 or Shure Beta 58a for dynamics"
"I would suggest se v7. Great mic. IT Delivers the goods."
"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."
#12
Zoom
4.2
(5)
"Get a Zoom (yes a ZOOM) H1n and you'll be set."
"I’ve been using the zoom zdm-1 mic and zoom p4 multitrack recorder with great results."
"Good cheap mics include the Zoom ZDM-1."
"You could do a zoom podtrak4 with two Samson Q2U mics."
"Another good cheap XLR microphone."
#13
Behringer
4.3
(4)
"Cheapest best mic, if you get anything other than this for starting out, you are overpaying."
"Good cheap mics include the Behringer XM8500."
"The Behringer XM8500 should always been in the conversation for affordable dynamic mics."
"Good cheap XLR microphone."
#14
AKG
3.8
(4)
"For home recording I'd recommend a good condenser mic like AKG 451."
"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."
#15
DJI
4.0
(3)
"I like the DJI mic 2. Works great with my 13."
"Dji mic 2"
"Yes, this will work."
#16
Heil
5.0
(2)
"Heil PR40 was used by Leo Laporte for years. He swore by it as a large-diaphragm dynamic."
"* Heil PR40"
#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
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."
#22
Manley
5.0
(1)
"Manley ref c also buy a manley voxbox"
#23
Marshall MXL
5.0
(1)
"I got the R40 ribbon mic ($100) and am very happy with it."
#24
Lewitt
5.0
(1)
"Im using Lewitt md550 for my band vocals and its great."
#25
DPA
5.0
(1)
"I recommend DPA mics if you want really high end stuff."
#26
LOM Geofon
5.0
(1)
"LOM Geofon for deep vibrations, contact mics or Sanken CO 100k for ultrafrequent content."
#27
Sanken CO 100k
5.0
(1)
"Sanken CO 100k for ultrafrequent content."
#28
Earthworks QTC50
5.0
(1)
"My favorite mic for close up sfx ist Earthworks QTC50, as it has great bass."
#29
Austrian Audio 818
5.0
(1)
"Over the last little while, I keep coming back to the Austrian audio 818. Incredibly versatile."
#30
SE SE8
5.0
(1)
"I use SE8 and it’s brilliant."
#31
Shure SM7B
5.0
(1)
"Get a dynamic mic. Sm7b."
#32
Beyerdynamic M88
5.0
(1)
"Beyerdynamic m88."
#33
Neat Microphones
4.0
(1)
"Neat Microphones King Bee II. It’s a large diaphragm condenser mic."
#34
Apex 185
4.0
(1)
"It's a pretty wide cardioid pattern, and I've used the MXLs a number of times for choirs, with decent results."
#35
MXL
4.0
(1)
"Get an mxl 990 from "music go round" try to find one in excellent condition."
#36
Wave
4.0
(1)
"I'd probably look at Wave:3 - it's currently on for $149 CAD, includes a stand."
#37
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Tried a few, and liked this one from Amazon the most."
#38
Pyle
4.0
(1)
"We used 5 Pyle classic retro dynamic vocal microphones - the old vintage style unidirectional cardioid mic."
#39
Razer
4.0
(1)
"Blue Snowball and Razer Siren mini are the best I know of in a cheap price range."
#40
Holy Landmark
4.0
(1)
"The best one I've found so far was the holy landmark Lark M2."
#41
Ulanzi
4.0
(1)
"I have used Ulanzi phone mics in the past and they're super easy to use."
#42
Dynamic Microphone
4.0
(1)
"Use dynamic microphone. Not condenser one."
#43
BEACN
4.0
(1)
"The BEACN mics are definitely a solid option in that price range."
#44
Schoeps MK41
4.0
(1)
"A cardioid mic will be good (as f.e. Schoeps MK41 or maybe even a shotgun, like Neumann 81i)."
#45
Neumann 81i
4.0
(1)
"Maybe even a shotgun, like Neumann 81i."
#46
Superlux
4.0
(1)
"I'd look into the budget brands with a good record, like Superlux, Behringer, Samson, etc."
#47
MXL 770
4.0
(1)
"MXL 770. That’s what I use."
#48
DJI Lav
4.0
(1)
"DJI lav."
#49
Rode Wireless
4.0
(1)
"I have the Rode wireless but I use a corded lav mic."
#50
Hollyland
4.0
(1)
"I have been really happy with the Hollyland Lark M2 - small, inexpensive, sounds fine."
#51
Godox
3.0
(1)
"I’ve been using a godox wireless lav mic for art and craft asmr."
#52
Neewer
3.0
(1)
"I use a Neewer CM28, which is the shameless cheap copy of the DJI mic."
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