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

Check Price~A$618

2

Shure MV7

95%

0%

USB and XLR hybrid; built-in software; dynamic mic; great upgrade path

Check Price~A$417

3

Samson Q2U

93%

2%

budget king; dynamic USB/XLR; excellent noise rejection; best for beginners

Check Price~A$155

4

Blue Yeti

92%

3%

USB condenser; plug and play; picks up everything; controversial/polarizing

Check Price~A$202

5

HyperX QuadCast

90%

5%

popular USB mic; good aesthetic/RGB; built-in pop filter; can be sensitive

Check Price~A$232

6

Elgato Wave:3

88%

7%

great software (Wave Link); digital mixer included; decent USB condenser; clipguard feature

Check Price~A$153

7

Audio-Technica AT2020

86%

9%

entry-level condenser; crisp sound; picks up background noise; standard choice

Check Price~A$149

8

Rode PodMic

80%

15%

budget XLR dynamic; great build quality; broadcast sound; requires gain

Check Price~A$56

9

Blue Snowball

79%

16%

very cheap; good starter; decent audio for price; older tech

Check Price~A$370

10

Rode Procaster

77%

18%

dynamic XLR; great noise rejection; excellent sound; heavy/requires robust arm

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