Microphone reviews
We have tested 128 microphones and written 44 buying guides. Filter by brand, rating, price, type or polar pattern, or start with a guide if you would rather we just told you.
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The Best Microphones
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Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 135P G4 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Wireless
The Sennheiser EW 135P G4 camera-mount wireless handheld microphone system is the perfect choice for professional recordings, f...
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Neumann TLM 103 Microphone
4.3
$1,295.00
- Brand
- Neumann
- Type
- Condenser
Without a doubt, one of the most recognizable names in the microphone industry is Neumann. This German brand, created by George...
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Sennheiser MD 46 Microphone
4.3
$149.00
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Dynamic
Microphones have been used to capture a variety of different sound sources. In fact, just name the sound source and you’ll prob...
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Sennheiser MKE 200 Microphone
4.3
$74.98
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Shotgun
When you work with technology, you know that it can be both a blessing and a curse. The faster technology advances, the more co...
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Comica Traxshot Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Comica
- Type
- Shotgun
When you’re recording audio, you want to have as many options available to you. Not every recording situation is going to be th...
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Shure VP83F Microphone
4.3
$169.00
- Brand
- Shure
- Type
- Shotgun
No other medium is as closely tied to sound as video. The twin powers of video and audio allow viewers to fully immerse themsel...
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Shure MVL Microphone
4.3
$76.00 List price
$86.00Save 12%- Brand
- Shure
- Type
- Lavalier
If there’s one defining feature of the 21st century, it’s movement and flexibility. Content is everywhere, and with smartphones...
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Shure MV7 Microphone
4.3
$299.00
- Brand
- Shure
- Type
- Dynamic
Our lives have been completely transformed by technology and the advantages it gives. While recording music and audio has been ...
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Neumann TLM 102 Microphone
4.3
$799.00
- Brand
- Neumann
- Type
- Condenser
It’s no secret that Georg Neumann GmbH (also more popularly known as Neumann) microphones are considered among the best of the ...
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Warm Audio WA-87 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Warm Audio
- Type
- Condenser
For a company that was founded in 2011, Warm Audio has made great leaps to become an industry favorite. Within a few short year...
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Audio-Technica AT2035 Microphone
4.3
$159.00
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- Condenser
Over the years, Audio-Technica has comfortably established itself as a manufacturer of top-quality budget and mid-priced microp...
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Neumann U87 AI Microphone
4.3
$3,995.00
- Brand
- Neumann
- Type
- Condenser
Georg Neumann GmbH, known popularly as Neumann, is a German company that was founded in 1928. In the decades since it’s achieve...
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Warm Audio WA-47 Microphone
4.3
$999.00
- Brand
- Warm Audio
- Type
- Condenser
When it comes to recording voices, each microphone has its own personality, but one thing that manufacturers try to emulate in ...
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Shure SM57 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Shure
- Type
- Dynamic
Durability. A dynamic range that can pick up both low and high frequencies. Portability. Practicality. Affordability. Power. Al...
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Sennheiser E835 Microphone
4.3
$129.95
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Dynamic
If quality is what you’re looking for, then Sennheiser has it. A German brand that’s well known for its high-fidelity products,...
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Røde NT1A Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Rode
- Type
- Condenser
Ask anyone for a list of the best microphones for podcasting or other recording activities and you can be sure that the Austral...
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RØDE Wireless Pro Microphone
4.0
$260.00
- Brand
- Rode
- Type
- Wireless
When it comes to professional-grade wireless audio, the RODE Wireless Pro has quickly become a game-changer. Compact yet powerf...
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Lewitt LCT 640 TS
4.0
$949.99
- Brand
- Lewitt
- Type
- Condenser
Welcome to our Lewitt LCT 640 TS review, where we dive into what makes this microphone a standout in the world of home and prof...
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PoP Voice Lavalier Microphone
4.0
- Brand
- PoP Voice
- Type
- Lavalier
If you’re a video journalist or content creator who is on the market for a good quality portable professional recording mic, th...
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Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone
4.0
$449.00
- Brand
- Electro-Voice
- Type
- Dynamic
The Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone is hailed as the gold standard radio broadcast and go-to vocal mic for ma...
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Behringer XM8500 Microphone
4.0
- Brand
- Behringer
- Type
- Dynamic
Believe it or not, there are plenty of incredible microphones out there that don’t cost a fortune if you know where to look. Ma...
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Audio-Technica AT897 Microphone
4.0
$269.00
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- Shotgun
When it comes to recording sound on the go, film, and video enthusiasts have a range of different options available for the job...
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AKG P220 Microphone
4.0
$114.99
- Brand
- AKG
- Type
- Condenser
AKG is a force to be reckoned with in the professional recording industry, and it’s not hard to see why. Their microphones have...
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Blue Snowball iCE Microphone
4.0
- Brand
- Blue
- Type
- USB
The modern era is all about making connections, whether through creating content you can share with others or reconnecting with...
