TOP 5:

Affordable USB Microphones For Your Project

 

USB microphones have made recording so much more simple. Whether you’re just starting to record yourself, need a better microphone than your laptop for Zoom meetings, or want to upgrade your current USB mic, check out our list of the Top 5 USB Microphones below!

 

#5 AT 2020

$150.00

 
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The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone is a side-addressed digital condenser microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern. It comes from the regular AT2020 which is one of the recording industry’s most widely used and budget friendly microphones on the market.

 

Pros:

  • Great Off-Axis Rejection

  • Direct Monitoring

  • Mix control to blend Mic with DAW

  • Includes Desk Mount and Bag

Cons:

  • Only one pickup pattern

 

The Rode NT-USB Microphone is a side-addressed digital condenser microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern. Its friend, The Rode NT1 is known for specifically recording crisp sounding vocals.

 

Pros:

  • Direct Monitoring

  • Mix control to blend mic with DAW

  • Comes with Desk stand, pop shield, ring mount, 20’ USB cable, and bag

Cons:

  • Only one pickup pattern

  • Most expensive on list

#4 RODE NT-USB

$170.00

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#3 Shure MV5

$100.00

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The Shure MV5 Microphone is a digital condenser microphone with a cardioid pattern that is able to record onto both your laptop and your iPhone.

 

Pros:

  • Able to record onto both laptop and iPhone (with app)

  • Direct Monitoring

  • Easy and Portable

  • Comes with Desk Stand

  • Lowest price on list

Cons:

  • Only one pickup pattern

  • Small cables

  • No mix control

 

The AKG Lyra USB Microphone is a Multi-pattern digital condenser able to record in the front, front+back, tight stereo, and wide stereo.

 

Pros:

  • Multiple pickup patterns

  • ‘50s inspired body design

  • Direct Monitoring

  • Up to 192kHz resolution

Cons:

  • No mix control

#2 AKG Lyra

$150.00

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#1 Blue Yeti

$130.00

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The Blue Yeti USB Microphone is a digital condenser microphone that is capable of capturing audio in 4 different pickup patterns - cardioid, stereo, omnidirectional, or bi-directional. The Blue Yeti mics are known for being one of the most commonly used USB microphones for both podcasters and musicians.

 

Pros:

  • Multiple pickup patterns

  • Direct Monitoring

  • Reputable

Cons:

  • No mix control

  • Short cable

 

There you have it. Hope we made your search easier!

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