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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Shure SM7B Microphone
5.0
- Brand
- Shure
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- XLR
Shure has been in the microphone game a long time, since 1932, in fact. Over the years, they’ve built a reputation as one of th...
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SteelSeries Alias Pro
- Brand
- SteelSeries
- Price
- $200 to $500
- Type
- XLR
The streaming world demands exceptional audio, and the SteelSeries Alias Pro steps up as a premium option in the growing gaming...
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Blue Ember XLR Microphone
- Brand
- Blue
- Price
- Under $100
- Type
- XLR
Blue makes a wide microphone range at an excellent value for different types of audio and voice recordings, from video sound fo...
