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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Sennheiser MKE 600 Microphone
5.0
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Shotgun
Shotgun mics may not be the most popular option in a home or studio setting, but they lead the way when it comes to recording i...
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Sennheiser MKH 416 Microphone
5.0
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- Premium ($500+)
- Type
- Shotgun
Microphones are undeniably an integral part of modern lifestyle, even when we aren’t actually using them. Even if you’ve never ...
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Sennheiser MKE 200 Microphone
4.3
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Price
- Under $100
- 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
- Price
- Under $200
- 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
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- $200 to $500
- 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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Audio-Technica AT897 Microphone
4.0
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Price
- $200 to $500
- 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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JOBY Wavo Plus Shotgun Mic
- Brand
- JOBY
- Price
- Under $200
- Type
- Shotgun
Welcome to the JOBY Wavo Plus Shotgun Mic review where we will be taking a look at the ins and outs of this premium portable sh...
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Røde Stereo VideoMic Pro Rycote Microphone
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Shotgun
Not every recording or filming situation is the same. Sometimes, you need specialized tools to get a certain result. And with s...
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Røde VideoMicro Microphone
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Shotgun
If there’s one trend you can count on when it comes to electronics in the modern age, it’s that things are getting smaller and ...
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Movo VXR10 Microphone
- Brand
- Movo
- Price
- Under $50
- Type
- Shotgun
Living in the digital era means that you can do pretty much anything yourself, as long as you have the right equipment. Take fi...
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Røde Videomic Pro Microphone
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Shotgun
The great thing about living in the modern era is just how much freedom content creators now have to do things on their own. Wh...
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Rode NTG2 Microphone
- Brand
- Rode
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- Shotgun
If there’s one thing you can say about media in the 21st century, it’s that filmmaking and videography have never been more acc...
