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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If you want the short answer
The Best Microphones
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Royer R-121 Microphone
5.0
- Brand
- Royer Labs
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- Type
- Dynamic
Lauded by Recording Magazine as “one of the classic microphones of the 21st century,” the Royer 121 is the company’s flagship m...
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Audio-Technica PRO 8HEx Microphone
4.7
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Price
- Under $100
- Type
- Dynamic
Live performances are always thrilling for both the audience and the performers. Artists on stage have the time of their lives,...
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Shure WH20XLR Dynamic Headset Microphone
4.7
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- Under $100
- Type
- Dynamic
In our Shure WH20XLR Dynamic Headset Microphone review, we’ll explore what makes this mic stand out in its category. From its r...
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Shure SM58 Microphone
4.7
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Dynamic
The Shure SM58 Microphone is probably the defining image for microphones, the archetypal microphone if you will, with an unassu...
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Rode PodMic
4.3
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Dynamic
Welcome to the Rode PodMic review, where we delve into the prowess of this dynamic capsule broadcast microphone designed to ele...
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Sennheiser MD 441-U Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- Type
- Dynamic
The Sennheiser MD 441-U Microphone is a dynamic super-cardioid condenser mic that can perform and deliver sound at the utmost p...
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Sennheiser MD 46 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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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Shure MV7 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- $200 to $500
- 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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Shure SM57 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- Under $200
- 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
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- Under $100
- 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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Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone
4.0
- Brand
- Electro-Voice
- Price
- $200 to $500
- 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
- Price
- Under $50
- 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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AKG D12 VR Microphone
- Brand
- AKG
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Dynamic
Welcome to our review of the AKG D12 VR microphone, a powerhouse in the realm of large-diaphragm dynamic microphones. Boasting ...
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Sennheiser E906 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Dynamic
Dive into the world of unparalleled sound clarity and versatility in our Sennheiser E906 Dynamic Instrument Microphone review. ...
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Sennheiser E935
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Dynamic
The Sennheiser E935 is where precision meets performance. With its exceptional clarity and robust build quality, the E935 mic s...
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Maono USB/XLR Podcast Dynamic Microphone PD200X
- Brand
- MAONO
- Price
- Under $200
- 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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Audio-Technica System 10 ATW-1102 Microphone
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Price
- $200 to $500
- 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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Phenyx Pro PTU-7000A Microphone
- Brand
- Phenyx Pro
- Price
- $200 to $500
- 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
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- 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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Audio-Technica AT8004L Microphone
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Dynamic
Picking out the perfect microphone for your setup takes a lot of research. Some microphones work better in certain recording si...
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Røde Reporter Microphone
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Dynamic
At its heart, sound is all about communication. Whether it’s conveying emotion and art through music or narrating an event thro...
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Shure VP64A Microphone
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- Under $100
- Type
- Dynamic
Video and audio have gone hand in hand for over a century, and recording technology has evolved in the same way. Not every reco...
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Rode Procaster Microphone
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Dynamic
Since its establishment as Freedman Electronics in 1967 and subsequent rebranding as Røde in the 1990s, Røde Microphones has de...
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Royer R-10 Microphone
- Brand
- Royer Labs
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- Type
- Dynamic
Ribbon mics might not be as popular as they were once before, but Royer Labs has certainly shown they’re back on the rise. For ...
