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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ALABS Fxcaster Audio Interface
- Brand
- ALABS
If you’re looking for an all-in-one audio production workstation, then be sure to check out the ALABS Fxcaster Audio Interface!...
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Maono Microphone Arm
- Brand
- MAONO
An essential item to have in any recording studio is a microphone arm. Unlike a stand, a microphone arm will give you more flex...
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Maono USB/XLR Podcast Dynamic Microphone PD200X
$65.69 List price
$72.99Save 10%- Brand
- MAONO
- Type
- Dynamic
If you’re looking for an entry-level microphone that has the performance and features of a professional mic, then look no furth...
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ALABS Iron Mini-WL Microphone
- Brand
- ALABS
- Type
- USB
Mini, powerful, and easy to use. The new ALABS Iron Mini-WL Microphone is the work-play USB condenser mic that can cater to hyb...
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MAONO PM500 Series Professional Large-Diaphragm Microphone Set
$149.99
- Brand
- MAONO
- Type
- Condenser
If you want a microphone that combines tradition and innovation, then look no further than the MAONO PM500 Professional XLR Con...
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Giant Squid Audio Lab Mono Microphone
$26.00
- Brand
- Giant Squid Audio Lab
- Type
- Lavalier
Giant Squid Audio Lab is one of the best mic brands if you’re looking for low prices but high quality. The brand’s lavalier mic...
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PowerDeWise Professional Grade Lavalier Mic
- Brand
- PowerDeWise
- Type
- Lavalier
It’s an understatement to say that YouTube and social media have revolutionized video creation. Since the rise of the platform,...
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Audio-Technica Pro 70 Microphone
$159.00
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- Lavalier
Finding the right lavalier microphone for your profession, passion, or hobby can be a difficult task, especially if you don’t k...
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Movo WMIC50 Microphone
$14.95
- Brand
- Movo
- Type
- Lavalier
Whether you’re a journalist interviewing people or a content creator shooting for a new video, the Movo WMIC50 makes it easy to...
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Audio-Technica AT899 Microphone
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- Lavalier
For interviews, documentary, film, theater, and stage applications, the Audio-Technica AT899 is a very low-profile lavalier mic...
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Sennheiser MKE 40 Microphone
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Lavalier
If you’re a professional movie maker, you’ll know that audio is 50% of a good film experience. The numbers are even higher if y...
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Sennheiser EW 112P G4 Microphone
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Lavalier
Whether you’re in the film, journalism, content creation, or music industry, you should know that audio quality is just as vita...
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TONOR TW-620 Microphone
$39.99
- Brand
- TONOR
- Type
- Wireless
Normally, microphones are a pretty pricey investment that you need to save a lot for when you’re in need of a quality sound sys...
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Audio-Technica System 10 ATW-1102 Microphone
$349.95
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- Dynamic
It doesn’t matter if you’re a presenter, lecturer, or musician. Any job that requires clean, crisp vocals is going to need a hi...
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Sennheiser EW 122P G4-A Microphone
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Lavalier
The Sennheiser EW 122P G4 camera-mount wireless lavalier microphone system is reliable, flexible, and broadcast quality, making...
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AKG DMS100 Microphone
$274.04 Was
$346.45Save 21%- Brand
- AKG
- Type
- Wireless
Wireless mic systems that have excellent audio quality and have a ton of positive reviews are one of the greatest assets of a l...
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Phenyx Pro PTU-7000A Microphone
- Brand
- Phenyx Pro
- Type
- Dynamic
A solid wireless system that accommodates more than one speaker or vocalist can be tough to find, much less on a tight budget. ...
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Shure BLX288/PG58 Microphone
$635.00
- Brand
- Shure
- Type
- Dynamic
Shure is highly regarded for its quality microphones used by audio professionals around the world, but they also make accessibl...
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Shure QLXD24/B58 Microphone
- Brand
- Shure
- Type
- Wireless
The Shure QLXD24/B58 handheld wireless microphone system is a fantastic option if you’re looking for a wireless and professiona...
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Blue Ember XLR Microphone
$84.99
- Brand
- Blue
- Type
- XLR
Blue makes a wide microphone range at an excellent value for different types of audio and voice recordings, from video sound fo...
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Rode M5 Condenser Microphone
$166.23 Was
$189.00Save 12%- Brand
- Rode
- Type
- Condenser
Røde’s latest addition to its long-standing utilization of robotized manufacturing and surface mounting techniques is the Røde ...
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Røde M2 Microphone
$170.00 List price
$189.00Save 10%- Brand
- Rode
- Type
- Condenser
When we think about the right live vocal mic during a performance, dynamic microphones are always the first thing that will com...
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Røde NT5 Microphone
$219.00
- Brand
- Rode
- Type
- Condenser
The number of online creators skyrocketed over the past years, due to the numerous opportunities they can get on various platfo...
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Rode K2 Microphone
$699.00
- Brand
- Rode
- Type
- Condenser
Tube condenser microphones are one of the most coveted tools by studio engineers. Different from other mics in the market, a tu...
