THE BEST Microphones

Podcasters and indie recording artists will definitely want to check out this unique portable microphone. It combines a premium USB desktop mic and a digital recorder with a slick retro-inspired industrial design. It also has integrated noise cancellation tech for eliminating unwanted background sounds.

This unique USB microphone adds a splash of color to content creators’ desktops. In addition to its dynamic RGB lighting, its audio features are no slouch, with adjustable polar patterns, an internal pop filter, gain control, tap-to-mute, and an anti-vibration shock mount. Compatible with Mac, PC, and PS4.

This Bluetooth gadget works with your phone to record and transcribe speech to text, and can translate between 12 different languages. It uses AI tech for basic translations, and provides access to a paid interpreter service for more complex conversations. Save an extra 20% with code 20SAVE20. (Expires 1/2/20 @ 12:30pm PST)

Up your mobile audio game with Shure’s MFi-certified stereo mic for iOS devices. It augments your iPad or iPhone with pro recording abilities. Includes Shure’s MOTIV app which captures uncompressed 24-bit/48 khz audio, controls the mic’s five DSP modes, and more. Save an extra 15% with code MerrySave15. (Exp. 12/25/19)

Beyond the Press got their hands on a nifty bit of gear – Noiseless Acoustics NL camera, a device capable of creating a visual record of sounds based on their location, volume, and frequency. It uses a video camera and dozens of directional microphones to work its magic.

A truly unique USB condenser microphone for recording voiceovers, podcasts, or other vocals on your computer. Its bold black and yellow swivel boom arm design will look great on your desk even when you’re not using it. Includes a honeycomb filter for reducing “pop.”

The latest version of Antlion’s detachable microphone for headphones. ModMic 5 now has two cables (3ft and 6ft), cable clips and a cable sleeve for a tidier setup. Alongside the unidirectional microphone is an omnidirectional mic for a fuller sound.

Every Soyuz microphone is made by hand. This video shows but a few steps in the painstaking process of creating each microphone. Even the individual holes in each diaphragm capsule is hand-drilled. If you have any doubt how good the result is, just listen here.

Turn your smartphone into a mobile recording studio with the iRig Mic Cast. This compact microphone improves vocal recording quality, and is ideal for recording lectures, meetings, voice memos, interviews, and more. Save 30% off in The Awesomer Shop.

The world’s first THX-certified microphone, Blue’s Yeti is a multi-pattern mic that sports a triple capsule array for recording in stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, or bidirectional patterns.