Top Microphones For Streaming
Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings
1
Shure SM7B
97%
0%
industry standard; dynamic XLR; requires good preamp/gain; excellent noise rejection
2
Shure MV7
95%
0%
USB and XLR hybrid; built-in software; dynamic mic; great upgrade path
3
Samson Q2U
93%
2%
budget king; dynamic USB/XLR; excellent noise rejection; best for beginners
4
Blue Yeti
92%
3%
USB condenser; plug and play; picks up everything; controversial/polarizing
5
HyperX QuadCast
90%
5%
popular USB mic; good aesthetic/RGB; built-in pop filter; can be sensitive
6
Elgato Wave:3
88%
7%
great software (Wave Link); digital mixer included; decent USB condenser; clipguard feature
7
Audio-Technica AT2020
86%
9%
entry-level condenser; crisp sound; picks up background noise; standard choice
8
Rode PodMic
80%
15%
budget XLR dynamic; great build quality; broadcast sound; requires gain
9
10
Rode Procaster
77%
18%
dynamic XLR; great noise rejection; excellent sound; heavy/requires robust arm