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Beyerdynamic M201
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20 reviews

$299
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$299
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$299
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#79 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audioengineering
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Great for micing nylon string guitar
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Suitable for classical guitars
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Excellent vocal mic
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Good for kick and other percussion recordings
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Doesn't require phantom power
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Shure SM7B
A

53 reviews

$399
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$399
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$400
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#1 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audioengineering
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Great for many applications when paired with a quality audio interface
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NT1A is very good quality for the price
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Directional microphone
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Shure SM7B is a great directional microphone for many applications
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Rodecaster Pro
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Shure SM57
A

41 reviews

$99
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$99
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sweetwater
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#2 most mentioned
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#12 most mentioned
Reddit · r/drums
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#65 most mentioned
Reddit · r/Guitar
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Great for vocals and podcasting
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Dynamic microphone
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Good price
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Comes with a pop filter
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Sensitivity is -56 dBV/Pa
Razer Seiren Mini
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46 reviews

$42
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$42
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Best Budget Gaming Microphone
tom's Hardware · Best Gaming Microphones for 2022
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Great for starters
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Lightweight and small
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Good sound quality
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One issue is the ability to add compressors
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Comes with a tiltable mic stand and connection post
Røde VideoMic Me
A

87 reviews

$59
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Amazon
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Wirecutter · 7 Best Vlogging Cameras and Gear 2021
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Great for interviews outdoors
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Comes with a windshield
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Some users have had issues with the microphone randomly clicking
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Overall, a good product
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Recommended
Shure Beta 52A
B

20 reviews

$169
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thomannmusic
$189
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$199
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Amazon
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#43 most mentioned
Reddit · r/drums
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#84 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audioengineering
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Great for voice
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Good for kick drum
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Long lasting
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Easy to repair
Audix D6
B

26 reviews

$199
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Amazon
$199
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sweetwater
$219
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#60 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audioengineering
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#79 most mentioned
Reddit · r/drums
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Great for rock and heavier music
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Smooth natural sound
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Requires almost no eq
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Works in the studio and live
Samson Q2U
B

79 reviews

$51
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$70
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ebay (USED)
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Great for beginners podcasting
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Good recording quality
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Easy to use
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Requires some live processing to clean up
Rode Procaster
B

69 reviews

$169
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$229
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sweetwater
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Great for voiceover and broadcasting
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Solid build quality
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Good weight and feel
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Internal shock mount and pop filter
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75 Hz to 18 kHz frequency response
Electro-Voice RE320
B

47 reviews

$288
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thomannmusic
$299
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Amazon
$299
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sweetwater
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#94 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audioengineering
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Great for podcasters and radio broadcasters
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Bright sound
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Good build quality
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Comes with a shock mount
Sennheiser MD421
B

21 reviews

$399
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$400
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$400
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#55 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audioengineering
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Great for guitar amp recording
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Sharp highs that need to be tamed in post
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Is a must have in any mic closet
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Comes with a 5 eighths to 3 eighths inch microphone stand adapter
Shure MV7
B

114 reviews

$249
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$250
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$169
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ebay (USED)
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#72 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audioengineering
Versatile XLR/USB connectivity
Built-in EQ and compression
May not be the best choice for those who prefer a condenser mic
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