There are plenty of steps you can take to maximize the sound quality of your voiceovers and talk segments. Perhaps the most important step, however, is the microphone. Below is a list of five tried-and-true microphones that are highly recommended.
Top 5:
Blue Snowball iCE Microphone - $49.99
The Blue Snowball iCE Microphone is affordable and easy to set up. Simply plug it in to your computer for clear, professional-sounding audio.
- Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Connector Type: USB
Samson Meteor Microphone - $69.99
This condenser mic is small and portable, making it great for on-the-go broadcasts or recordings. This microphone is also ready to use right out of the box without any driver installations.
- Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Connector Type: USB
Blue Yeti Microphone - $129.99
The Yeti’s three condenser capsule technology is sure to produce a professional sound. With a large mute button and zero-latency headphone output, you’ll have great control over your talk segments and other recorded audio.
- Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Multipattern
- Connector Type: USB
Electro-Voice RE320 Microphone - $299
The RE320 from Electro-Voice is great for capturing a wide variety of audio sources. It utilizes a humbucking coil technology, allowing your broadcast or recording to be free of hums and other noises often found in other dynamic microphones.
- Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Connector Type: XLR
Shure SM7B Microphone - $399
The SM7B features a "shield" against electromagnetic hums and other noises picked up from computer monitors and other electrical devices. It can accommodate a variety of audio, from softly spoken word to screaming rock, while still sounding clean and natural.
- Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Connector Type: XLR
Honorable Mentions:
Audio-Technica AT2035 Microphone - $149
- Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Connector Type: XLR
RØDE Procaster Microphone - $229
- Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Connector Type: XLR
Article last updated Jan. 22, 2021
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