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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sE Electronics sE2300 Microphone
5.0
- Brand
- sE Electronics
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Condenser
In only two short decades, sE Electronics has risen to the top of the industry and become an internationally respected brand th...
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AKG C214 Microphone
4.7
- Brand
- AKG
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Condenser
When it comes to technical design and engineering, AKG stands head and shoulders above the rest. The company’s reputation for w...
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JK MIC-J 071S Headset Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- JK Audio
- Price
- Under $100
- Type
- Condenser
Finding a headset microphone that balances comfort, durability, and audio clarity, without blowing your budget, can be a challe...
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Neumann TLM 103 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Neumann
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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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Neumann TLM 102 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Neumann
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Price
- Under $200
- 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
- Brand
- Neumann
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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
- Brand
- Warm Audio
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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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Røde NT1A Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- $200 to $500
- 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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Lewitt LCT 640 TS
4.0
- Brand
- Lewitt
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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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AKG P220 Microphone
4.0
- Brand
- AKG
- Price
- Under $200
- 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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Audio-Technica AT2020 Microphone
4.0
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Price
- Under $100
- Type
- Condenser
If you’re on the market for an affordable beginner mic that’s under or around USD $100, chances are you’re spoiled for choice. ...
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Countryman E6 Omnidirectional Earset Microphone
- Brand
- Countryman
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Condenser
The Countryman E6 Omnidirectional Earset Microphone is a go-to choice for professionals who need clear, hands-free audio withou...
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LEWITT Pure Tube
- Brand
- Lewitt
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- Type
- Condenser
The LEWITT Pure Tube microphone is more than just a tool for recording. It’s a gateway to sonic perfection, especially for voca...
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Bundle
- Brand
- Focusrite
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Condenser
What makes the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Bundle a popular choice for musicians, podcasters, and home studio enthusiasts see...
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Aston Origin Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
- Brand
- Aston
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Condenser
The Aston Origin Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic from British Company Aston stands out with its sleek design and innovative build...
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RØDE NT1 Studio Condenser Mic
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Condenser
Welcome to the RØDE NT1 Studio Condenser Mic review. Renowned for its exceptional sound quality and low self-noise, the RODE NT...
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Blue Bluebird Microphone
- Brand
- Blue
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Condenser
Introducing the Blue Bluebird microphone, a powerhouse in the realm of professional audio recording. Renowned for its pristine ...
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Blue Blackout Spark SL Condenser Microphone
- Brand
- Blue
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Condenser
In our Blue Blackout Spark SL Condenser Microphone review, we will cover why this device is a true gem in the realm of audio re...
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ALABS XLR Condenser Microphone
- Brand
- ALABS
- Price
- Under $100
- Type
- Condenser
While most studio microphones are priced quite high, the ALABS XLR Condenser Microphone proves that it can do its job at an aff...
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MAONO PM500 Series Professional Large-Diaphragm Microphone Set
- Brand
- MAONO
- Price
- Under $200
- 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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Rode M5 Condenser Microphone
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- Under $200
- 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
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Condenser
When we think about the right live vocal mic during a performance, dynamic microphones are always the first thing that will com...
