Xlr Microphone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 198 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Xlr Microphone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/podcasting, r/livesound, r/Twitch, r/musicproduction, r/audio. Top-rated brands include Shure (4.5/5), Rode (4.5/5), Audio-Technica (4.3/5).
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Reviews198
Subreddits20
Posts42
Brands32
Products73
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#1
Shure
4.5
(67)
"Would very much recommend the sm57 and A2WS then."
"Both the sm58 and sm57 are known for being great alternatives to the sm7b."
"I'd do an sm58 or sm57 and a Scarlett solo."
"I'd do an sm58 or sm57 and a Scarlett solo."
"Absolutely avoid Condenser Microphones. They all sound bad until you get up to around the $500 Price Point."
"Shure 58 and a scarlet solo 👍"
"Shure MV7 would be the best option for you."
"Probably better to go with a sm58 than to try to beat it."
"Shure SM58"
"Shure SM57 is an amazing mic for only 100 bucks."
#2
Rode
4.5
(36)
"The NT1a is best bang for buck."
"Rode NT1. Two of them if you want to do the wide stereo effect."
"RODE NT1 is bloody great."
"I love my Rode Podmic, great mic for the price."
"The Procaster is so much better than the OG Podmic. I even like it better than the SM7b."
"The Rode XLR options in that sort of price range have caught my eye; the regular PodMic and the Procaster."
"I'd recommend spending the extra money for the Rode NT1, the quality you can get out of that thing is INSANE for $150"
"Rode NT-1 or NT1-A are great. Can find them used under $200 easily."
"Until I got the RE20 (which is a beast), the Rode Procaster set me up really nicely."
"The Rode PodMic gives me the richest sound."
#3
Audio-Technica
4.3
(19)
"Audio technica at875r, or Samson c02, or both, you’re welcome."
"Condenser: Rode NT1, Lewitt LCT 240, Rode NT1A, at4040, at2035"
"Condenser: Rode NT1, Lewitt LCT 240, Rode NT1A, at4040, at2035"
"AT2035 or ATM450."
"AT2035 or ATM450."
"If you can afford it, the Audio Technica BP40"
"AT2020"
"The AT2020 from Audio Technica is more expensive but a great option."
"You might want to explore a Samson Q2U or Audio Technical ATR2100x for your $50 to $80 price point."
"Audio Technica 2035 great and at your price"
#4
Samson
4.4
(9)
"Our best audio upgrade has been Samson q2u (xlr mic $70). Truly impressed by it."
"Personally I recommend a Samson Q9U mic. They are around that $100 price range but it is better to spend money on a good quality mic."
"Shure SM57 or Samson QU2. Can't go wrong."
"I'm finding the mic quality to be excellent compared to standard OBS settings and filters."
"The Samson Q2U. Now a days with so many ai sound enhancing options you don’t need more."
"You might want to explore a Samson Q2U or Audio Technical ATR2100x for your $50 to $80 price point."
"Samson Q9U."
"I use a Samson C03U on a mic arm attached to the desk."
"I found this deal for a Samson Q2U set for $80."
#5
SE Electronics
4.3
(8)
"SE v7"
"Go for SE x1s lowest noise on the market with low cut filter."
"SE V7, Shure SM57 with A2WS locking windsock"
"Still others choose the SE Electronics Dynacaster over both of them."
"The Shure SM58, sE V7 and Røde Podmic all come in at around US$100 each."
"To get both for that its probably the sE electronics V7"
"SE V7"
"No mic under 200usd beats x1s."
#6
Behringer
3.8
(8)
"Its aounds perfectly crisp and clear."
"Behringer XM8500 mics are pretty much acknowledged as the cheapest decent quality dynamic mics out there."
"Behringer XM8500"
"It's been working fine for years after that. They're about twenty bucks on Sweetwater right now with free shipping."
"Behringer xm8500- a $25 usd sm58."
"The Behringer SM8500 doesn't suck for the price."
"You can get a pair of Behringer C2 pencil condensers for under $100."
"They’ll all sound fine. But for the price 2 xm8500s might be better than one Sm58."
#7
Audio Technica
4.3
(7)
"I use an AT2035 XLR and love it."
"The AT2035 has been good to me."
"I've got an Audio Technica ATR-2100X. Has USB-C and XLR options, I currently have mine as XLR running into an Elgato mini XLR."
"The Audio Technica AT2035 (skip the AT2020)."
"You could probably get like a used AT2020 and a used SM57 on Ebay."
"Mic wise, probably audio technica at2020 or if you have the budget rode nt1a."
"Personally I use an AT2020, and it's alright."
#8
MXL
4.2
(5)
"I'm using an MXL BCD-1 end-address dynamic mic, and it's great."
"There's also the MXL 990 - it's been around forever and is great for the price."
"I second the 990. I’ve had it for about two years, along with the instrument version (995 I think) and have no complaints."
"MXL 990 or V67G"
"Awesome choice! I’ve used that one as well. Great microphone!"
#9
Lewitt
4.2
(5)
"Condenser: Rode NT1, Lewitt LCT 240, Rode NT1A, at4040, at2035"
"The best low budget mics now are the Lewitt LCT-240."
"I use Lewitt 440s"
"You can get the 240 for $99 each. Lewitt rules."
"I think Lewitt LCT 440 pure is the max budget and great."
#10
Sennheiser
4.8
(4)
"If you are looking at dynamic mics classic tried and true AND pretty damn cheap (under 100) sennheiser e835 has been incredible."
"Can’t go wrong with sennheiser"
"If you are looking for the best dynamic mic for streaming, the Sennheiser MD 441-U might be the answer."
"I'd take the e835. Its got a more even mid range which in think sounds more natural and needs less eq for different jobs."
#11
Fifine
4.0
(3)
"The K688 is more serious and also has the benefit of the built in shock mount."
"The fifine AM8 and K688 are both excellent, good looking mics."
"Check out the fifine k68 on Amazon. USB, XLR, and it's basically a Shure SM7B knockoff but it sounds great for the price."
#12
Deity
5.0
(2)
"I have a Deity S mic 2S and I’m very happy with it."
"I just picked one up and I’m really happy with it."
#13
AKG
4.5
(2)
"For vocals I’d get the AKG P120 (personally used it and absolutely love it)."
"I've been using an AKG P120 for about a year now and as far as ~$100 mics go, this thing is a durable monster."
#14
Electro-Voice
4.5
(2)
"I love the EV RE20."
"Others like the Electro-Voice RE20 better"
#15
Maono
4.0
(2)
"I use the Maono PD100X, very surprised with its quality despite it being less than $40 with Amazon prime"
"Also take a look at Maono PD400x."
#16
sE
4.0
(2)
"The sE X1A."
"Check out the sE Electronics V7, and the Audix i5."
#17
Focusrite
4.0
(2)
"Get a focusrite solo studio pack. You’ll end up upgrading everything but for $200 it’s got everything you need"
"Yes I do. Scarlett 2i2."
#18
Audio-Technica BHPS1
5.0
(1)
"Audio Technica has a few that are great, I use their BHPS1."
#19
Oktava
5.0
(1)
"I use an Oktava mc012. It’s great and tiny"
#20
ATR
4.0
(1)
"I personally use the ATR2100X-USB and don't have an issue with."
#21
Neat
4.0
(1)
"If you want new…. I’d go Neat King Bee 2."
#22
Audix
4.0
(1)
"Check out the sE Electronics V7, and the Audix i5."
#23
Aston
4.0
(1)
"Aston microphone is very good. I have one."
#24
Unknown Ribbon Microphone
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I'd say get a ribbon mic and a real-time compressor."
#25
Elgato
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest any from either Audiotechnica & Elgato."
#26
Nady
4.0
(1)
"I use a Nady CM-60 for my stream. I wanted something that could conveniently attach to my headset."
#27
Heil
4.0
(1)
"Heil PR 20"
#28
Monoprice
4.0
(1)
"I bought an LC100 from Monoprice when I got started because it was cheap and it really liked my voice."
#29
Xvive
4.0
(1)
"Xvive U3 comes to mind"
#30
Blue
4.0
(1)
"In the end I decided to go with a Blue Ember."
#31
Solid State Logic
4.0
(1)
"SSL 2bus and Rode Podmic."
#32
Tonor
3.0
(1)
"I have one of those super cheap Tonor XLR mics. It’s surprisingly good for the price."
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