Top Microphones For Streaming
Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings
Shure SM7B
industry standard; dynamic XLR; requires good preamp/gain; excellent noise rejection
Shure MV7
USB and XLR hybrid; built-in software; dynamic mic; great upgrade path
Samson Q2U
budget king; dynamic USB/XLR; excellent noise rejection; best for beginners
Blue Yeti
USB condenser; plug and play; picks up everything; controversial/polarizing
HyperX QuadCast
popular USB mic; good aesthetic/RGB; built-in pop filter; can be sensitive
Elgato Wave:3
great software (Wave Link); digital mixer included; decent USB condenser; clipguard feature
Audio-Technica AT2020
entry-level condenser; crisp sound; picks up background noise; standard choice
Rode PodMic
budget XLR dynamic; great build quality; broadcast sound; requires gain
Blue Snowball
very cheap; good starter; decent audio for price; older tech
Rode Procaster
dynamic XLR; great noise rejection; excellent sound; heavy/requires robust arm