Microphones
Choose the right microphone and get the best from it. Guides to condenser, dynamic and ribbon mics, polar patterns, placement and the best picks for vocals, podcasting and instruments.Start here: The Best Microphones for Podcasting · The Best USB Microphones · The Best Microphones for Singing and Vocals · The Best Microphones for Streaming.
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The Best Microphones for Guitar Amps
The best microphone for guitar amps explained — dynamics, condensers and ribbons, how to choose, plus real mic picks for…
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The Best Microphones for Recording Drums
How to choose the best microphone for drums, plus our picks for kick, snare, toms, overheads and room — real…
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The Best Microphones Under $100
The best microphone under 100 picks for home recording and podcasting — USB and XLR options, buying criteria and how…
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USB vs XLR Microphones for Podcasting
USB vs XLR microphone for podcasting explained — setup, sound, multi-host recording and cost — so you choose the right…
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Rode NT1 vs Audio-Technica AT2020
NT1 vs AT2020 compared honestly — noise, sound character, build and value — to help you pick the right large-diaphragm…
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Blue Yeti vs Shure SM7B: Honest Comparison
Blue Yeti vs SM7B compared honestly — connection, sound, setup and price tier — so you know which mic actually…
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“Shure SM7B vs MV7: Which Is Right for You?”
SM7B vs MV7 compared: connection, sound, gain and features. See which Shure broadcast dynamic mic fits your podcast, stream or…
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“Shure SM7B vs Rode PodMic: Which Should You Buy?”
SM7B vs PodMic compared: sound, gain needs, features and value. See which broadcast dynamic mic is right for your podcast,…
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The Best Shotgun Microphones
The best shotgun microphone captures clear dialogue from a distance while rejecting the room. Compare camera-mount and boom picks for…
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The Best Lavalier (Lapel) Microphones
The best lavalier microphone keeps a clip-on mic out of shot while capturing clear speech. Compare wired and wireless lapel…