Recording Microphones

4 recording microphones.

Recommended Recording Microphones

AKG

+Cardioid pickup pattern focuses on sound directly in front

+Condenser design for detailed capture of voices and instruments

+Hanging design suits overhead placement

−Requires phantom power to operate

No price recorded yet.

Samson

+Dynamic design handles loud sources without distortion

+XLR and USB connections work with computers and mixers

+Dynamic broadcast microphone suited to voiceover and podcasting

−Dynamic capsule typically needs more gain than condenser microphones

No price recorded yet.

Shure

+Cardioid pickup pattern rejects sound from the rear

+Swivel mount positions it for kick drum use

+Dynamic design handles loud sources well

No price recorded yet.

Sennheiser

+Set includes six receiver channels for multiple microphones

No price recorded yet.

Spec scores, pros and cons, and prices are explained in the How it works section of the About page.