{"id":2083,"date":"2024-01-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/uncategorised\/best-usb-microphones-roundup-podcasters\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T09:38:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:38:41","slug":"best-usb-microphones-roundup-podcasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/best-usb-microphones-roundup-podcasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Best USB Mic for Podcasting in 2026? Costs, Build, &amp; Audio Quality Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Best USB Mic for Podcasting in 2026: At-a-Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A USB mic is simple to use. Just plug it in, and you&rsquo;re ready to roll. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They&rsquo;re often seen as a &ldquo;beginner&rdquo; option. However, the quality of USB mics has increased drastically in recent years. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There are a lot of USB mics on the market. The best option for you will depend on a few different factors. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For best value, it&rsquo;s hard to see past the Samson Q2U or the ATR2100.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio quality-wise, the AKG Lyra, Rode Podcaster, Shure MV7, and Samson Q9U sound superb. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Some USB mics have smartphone connections, too.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>And the AntLion ModMic USB can turn your existing headphones into a quality headset mic. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read on to find out more about the pros, cons, and pricing of each one&hellip; <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#h-best-usb-condenser-mics\">Take me to the recs!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n    <style>\r\n        .wpj-jtoc.--jtoc-theme-basic-light.--jtoc-has-custom-styles {\r\n            --jtoc-numeration-suffix: \". \";\n--jtoc-numeration-color: #adadad;\n        }\r\n\r\n    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class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-usb-condenser-mics\" title=\"Best USB Condenser Mics\" data-numeration=\"3\">Best USB Condenser Mics<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-akg-lyra\" title=\"AKG Lyra \" data-numeration=\"4\">AKG Lyra <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-antlion-modmic-usb\" title=\"AntLion ModMic USB \" data-numeration=\"5\">AntLion ModMic USB <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-rode-nt-usb-mini\" title=\"Rode NT-USB Mini\" data-numeration=\"6\">Rode NT-USB Mini<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-samson-satellite\" title=\"Samson Satellite \" data-numeration=\"7\">Samson Satellite <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-logitech-blue-snowball\" title=\"Logitech Blue Snowball\" data-numeration=\"8\">Logitech Blue Snowball<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-logitech-blue-yeti\" title=\"Logitech Blue Yeti\" data-numeration=\"9\">Logitech Blue Yeti<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-samson-meteor\" title=\"Samson Meteor\" data-numeration=\"10\">Samson Meteor<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-shure-mv5\" title=\"Shure MV5\" data-numeration=\"11\">Shure MV5<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-sennheiser-profile\" title=\"Sennheiser Profile\" data-numeration=\"12\">Sennheiser Profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-rode-nt1-5th-gen\" title=\"Rode NT1 5th Gen\" data-numeration=\"13\">Rode NT1 5th Gen<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-apogee-hypemic\" title=\"Apogee HypeMic\" data-numeration=\"14\">Apogee HypeMic<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-usb-dynamic-mics\" title=\"Best USB Dynamic Mics\" data-numeration=\"15\">Best USB Dynamic Mics<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-samson-q2u-or-atr2100\" title=\"Samson Q2U or ATR2100\" data-numeration=\"16\">Samson Q2U or ATR2100<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-presonus-revelator-dynamic\" title=\"PreSonus Revelator Dynamic\" data-numeration=\"17\">PreSonus Revelator Dynamic<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-rode-podcaster\" title=\"Rode Podcaster\" data-numeration=\"18\">Rode Podcaster<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-shure-mv7\" title=\"Shure MV7\" data-numeration=\"19\">Shure MV7<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-samson-q9u\" title=\"Samson Q9U\" data-numeration=\"20\">Samson Q9U<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-usb-mics-summary\" title=\"Best USB Mics: Summary\" data-numeration=\"21\">Best USB Mics: Summary<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <ol class=\"wpj-jtoc--items\"><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h3\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"3\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-overall-value-usb-mic\" title=\"Best Overall Value USB Mic\" data-numeration=\"21.1\">Best Overall Value USB Mic<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h3\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"3\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-sound-quality-usb-mic\" title=\"Best Sound Quality USB Mic\" data-numeration=\"21.2\">Best Sound Quality USB Mic<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h3\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"3\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-minimalist-option-usb-mic\" title=\"Best Minimalist Option USB Mic\" data-numeration=\"21.3\">Best Minimalist Option USB Mic<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h3\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"3\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-multiple-usb-mic-option\" title=\"Best Multiple USB Mic Option\" data-numeration=\"21.4\">Best Multiple USB Mic Option<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-and-once-you-choose-your-mic\" title=\"And Once You Choose Your Mic\u2026\" data-numeration=\"22\">And Once You Choose Your Mic\u2026<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><\/ol>            <\/nav>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p>USB, digital, or &ldquo;plug and play&rdquo; mics are popular recording choices in the world of podcasting. After all, most people start a podcast not because they want to learn about audio equipment and sound recording but because they have something to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember when I started out in podcasting, there was a perception that USB mics were for amateurs and hobbyists, whereas &ldquo;Pros&rdquo; used analogue\/XLR setups. These days, however, there are a lot of top-tier USB mics on the market that go toe-to-toe with any XLR setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&rsquo;t need to be a sound engineer to record quality audio into your computer nowadays. You can have most USB mics unboxed, set up, plugged in and ready to go in about a minute. The quality can even be good enough to warrant including a couple&nbsp;in our flagship <a data-lasso-id=\"8502\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/the-best-podcasting-microphones-on-the-market\/\"><strong>Best Podcasting Microphones<\/strong><\/a> roundup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&rsquo;re already sold on the idea of getting a USB mic, how do you know which make or model to go for? There&rsquo;s a lot of choice out there.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HPhgyW79UVA?si=qXnEg7gBrr4dcZb5\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that we&rsquo;ve already used most of them here at The Podcast Host, so we can provide you with the essential details to help you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you&rsquo;ll hear me mention throughout is &ldquo;microphone polar patterns&rdquo;. If you&rsquo;ve no idea what this means, don&rsquo;t worry. <a data-lasso-id=\"21634\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/microphone-polar-patterns\/\">Here&rsquo;s a guide to polar patterns, and why they matter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-dynamic-amp-condenser-usb-microphones\">Dynamic &amp; Condenser USB Microphones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that I&rsquo;ll be mentioning is whether the mics are &ldquo;dynamic&rdquo; or &ldquo;condenser&rdquo;. This relates to the way a mic is built, and how it functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To drastically simplify this, dynamic mics are a bit less sensitive but reject more unwanted noise from the environment. On the other hand, condenser mics are more sensitive, which means they can capture a more nuanced vocal performance but are also susceptible to such unwanted noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-why-mention-headphones\">Why Mention Headphones?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most USB mics come with a headphone jack, letting you plug a pair of earbuds directly into the mic and monitor yourself when you&rsquo;re recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitoring your recordings is good practice because you&rsquo;ll hear exactly what&rsquo;s being recorded as it&rsquo;s recorded. This way, you can immediately identify issues like distortion or poor mic technique and correct them there and then. The alternative can be to finish an hour-long episode, listen back to it, and realise that it sounds terrible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-usb-condenser-mics\">Best USB Condenser Mics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most USB microphones are condensers because they&rsquo;re predominately designed for vocals. Here are your options&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-akg-lyra\">AKG Lyra <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"142\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-142x300.jpg\" alt=\"akg lyra best usb mic\" class=\"wp-image-54119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-142x300.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-483x1024.jpg 483w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-290x614.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-350x742.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-445x943.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-635x1345.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-580x1229.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra-700x1483.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/akg-lyra.jpg 708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $84<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Patterns<\/strong> &ndash;  Front,&nbsp;Front &amp; Back,&nbsp;Tight Stereo&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wide Stereo <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AKG-Pro-Audio-Microphone-C44-USB\/dp\/B07Y2PFM1W\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W5ELBU56HIS5&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uHzuyrl3yBQTn7JbiLdniL4tSnT4CayG69cinbeusxN2SKfGa227F4be9dh2TmonGypvTEG2lbVbmJS1CW5szX__uYynbiWVorP4jdVEnT_5iX5-Onm4wgVuD6weP0sQcEpuQZjjYeGWWDbCgoJJYlD0K2jvXTgXu0dwEJ9Fn3eM4OAwZrKNlzaI44gwqHuUZNHxZjs4cLhA6k4ogT7F1Tg95ws4AYkws27RiE6uwK3Y8OafaD8367mbIlhE_98RkTbAZlxR4QqWEAyEuJmVWSvTKwNzAMOIotfoZPRRiWk.MEo5Y2DaDzR3lptPU3x2CNaRMf81LdmTMQkmBQfxWLA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=akg+lyra&amp;qid=1779784021&amp;sprefix=akg+lyra%2Caps%2C306&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AKG-Pro-Audio-Microphone-C44-USB\/dp\/B07Y2PFM1W\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W5ELBU56HIS5&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uHzuyrl3yBQTn7JbiLdniL4tSnT4CayG69cinbeusxN2SKfGa227F4be9dh2TmonGypvTEG2lbVbmJS1CW5szX__uYynbiWVorP4jdVEnT_5iX5-Onm4wgVuD6weP0sQcEpuQZjjYeGWWDbCgoJJYlD0K2jvXTgXu0dwEJ9Fn3eM4OAwZrKNlzaI44gwqHuUZNHxZjs4cLhA6k4ogT7F1Tg95ws4AYkws27RiE6uwK3Y8OafaD8367mbIlhE_98RkTbAZlxR4QqWEAyEuJmVWSvTKwNzAMOIotfoZPRRiWk.MEo5Y2DaDzR3lptPU3x2CNaRMf81LdmTMQkmBQfxWLA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=akg+lyra&amp;qid=1779784021&amp;sprefix=akg+lyra%2Caps%2C306&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AKG Lyra<\/a><\/strong> is one of the best-sounding USB mics on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mic is ready to use right out of the box with its own desk stand. But you can easily remove this and attach it to a more traditional stand or boom arm if need be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has four different recording patterns, so it is flexible in the way it can be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One minor irk for me is that the gain button is on the back of the mic rather than on the front. Other than that, though, it&rsquo;s an exceptional mic that takes USB sound quality to a whole new level. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/akg-lyra-review\/\">AKG Lyra review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/34ac56e2\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-antlion-modmic-usb\">AntLion ModMic USB <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"antlion modmic usb\" class=\"wp-image-54122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-931x1024.jpg 931w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-768x845.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-290x319.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-350x385.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-445x489.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-635x698.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-580x638.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-700x770.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-890x979.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb-1270x1397.jpg 1270w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/antlion-modmic-usb.jpg 1364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $85<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Patterns<\/strong> &ndash;  Cardioid, Omnidirectional <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP <\/strong>&ndash; Best minimalist option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Antlion-Audio-Attachable-Noise-Cancelling-PlayStation\/dp\/B0D4RGKMGR\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2CE1EJKAC2TRS&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hkkfCdmFRT-o4X-MsugVgbEeiis3iGOJOtcWSjx4YGb7oYfNrGWvmXl8RYMCG1Vh-N4hpJ2HEeDrQHc2QVK3e548_lj8VMgRCFRMUOqTYV0XZUA4xx7bwPeU7B4IajmnWn_Nfvm2NtOB9C6honRxZfkAXiH2XX7H-d2TJ0M8iM11uULcVJudSd7QXQD4jStV0ue3HMqfdllVllwkYQnU5oHbB-_yQIgGYQp2YPmmx78.4HEmkiBu9_7Wuoez_ZQIZna6cLo3o094fnmwAQr-pCg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=antlion+modmic+usb&amp;qid=1779784049&amp;sprefix=antlion+modmi%2Caps%2C282&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Antlion-Audio-Attachable-Noise-Cancelling-PlayStation\/dp\/B0D4RGKMGR\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2CE1EJKAC2TRS&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hkkfCdmFRT-o4X-MsugVgbEeiis3iGOJOtcWSjx4YGb7oYfNrGWvmXl8RYMCG1Vh-N4hpJ2HEeDrQHc2QVK3e548_lj8VMgRCFRMUOqTYV0XZUA4xx7bwPeU7B4IajmnWn_Nfvm2NtOB9C6honRxZfkAXiH2XX7H-d2TJ0M8iM11uULcVJudSd7QXQD4jStV0ue3HMqfdllVllwkYQnU5oHbB-_yQIgGYQp2YPmmx78.4HEmkiBu9_7Wuoez_ZQIZna6cLo3o094fnmwAQr-pCg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=antlion+modmic+usb&amp;qid=1779784049&amp;sprefix=antlion+modmi%2Caps%2C282&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\">AntLion ModMic USB<\/a><\/strong> (also available as a wireless model) is unique because it lets you turn your favourite pair of headphones into a headset mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headset mics are ideal for folks with no desk space, boom arm, or mic stand. However, they&rsquo;re also notorious for their subpar audio quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ModMic USB bucks that trend by offering great-sounding audio, which you can combine with the comfort and familiarity of your own headphones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mic has two polar patterns to suit recording in either silent, or noisier environments. It&rsquo;s a great option for podcasters who do a lot of interviews online, and who lack recording space or a permanent podcasting setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the solo podcaster, it doesn&rsquo;t offer active monitoring, so isn&rsquo;t really suited to recording lengthy monologues. If that&rsquo;s you, opt for a model with a headphone port instead. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/modmic-usb-review\/\">AntLion ModMic USB review<\/a> for a deeper dive.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/dc6991cc\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-rode-nt-usb-mini\">Rode NT-USB Mini<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"186\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-ntusb-mini-186x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rode NT-USB Mini\" class=\"wp-image-54126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-ntusb-mini-186x300.jpg 186w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-ntusb-mini-290x468.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-ntusb-mini-350x565.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-ntusb-mini-445x718.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-ntusb-mini.jpg 571w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Patterns<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP<\/strong> &ndash; Can record multiple USB NT-USB mics into one computer, in multitrack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Studio-quality-Microphone-Podcasting-Production-Instrument\/dp\/B084P1CXFD\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDGD6I13EYXH&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KHbQt0m8BVxSAbXOcSSVi0G4pCgPsDcLzTGWVTfwq2SKU6Yi4y9nPdkWwcDOH9vETufIKxJz4U7tmZEGE9zVKy72-Lr45SM_nmzcGVc-d9JgFDaAuA5gZ98HxGYxWM45ts87HtJ_PQBJRQdm1Zzu0s1I4nLDyZYN6hRauad2iZfBbAZ8scVnOCuWzo7iyJBfWW1PoO1usSJu6N61sct5QJsHUgz2mG1C7rjVQn0UgNSAdIaRM-BSRq3Azj0myn4leoCbTJQO97wj4o9YGLEBEwzRvuWmo9cl8LCKWOeMb3c.qiXYnZXqOjFd6EAGOikhVsoofsWw05BkxdF_VXQGJr4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+nt-usb+mini&amp;qid=1779784105&amp;sprefix=rode+nt-usb%2Caps%2C314&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Studio-quality-Microphone-Podcasting-Production-Instrument\/dp\/B084P1CXFD\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDGD6I13EYXH&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KHbQt0m8BVxSAbXOcSSVi0G4pCgPsDcLzTGWVTfwq2SKU6Yi4y9nPdkWwcDOH9vETufIKxJz4U7tmZEGE9zVKy72-Lr45SM_nmzcGVc-d9JgFDaAuA5gZ98HxGYxWM45ts87HtJ_PQBJRQdm1Zzu0s1I4nLDyZYN6hRauad2iZfBbAZ8scVnOCuWzo7iyJBfWW1PoO1usSJu6N61sct5QJsHUgz2mG1C7rjVQn0UgNSAdIaRM-BSRq3Azj0myn4leoCbTJQO97wj4o9YGLEBEwzRvuWmo9cl8LCKWOeMb3c.qiXYnZXqOjFd6EAGOikhVsoofsWw05BkxdF_VXQGJr4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+nt-usb+mini&amp;qid=1779784105&amp;sprefix=rode+nt-usb%2Caps%2C314&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rode&rsquo;s NT-USB Mini<\/a><\/strong> is a downsized version of the Rode NT USB, but it has a very unique selling point. You can plug up to four of the mics into your computer simultaneously and record them, multitrack, via Rode&rsquo;s free &lsquo;Connect&rsquo; software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>It&rsquo;s worth noting that Rode have since added this capability to some other USB mics in their range, too!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Even as a standalone, though, the NT-USB is an excellent value little mic. It picks up the voice well, is robust and weighty, and it even has a magnetised desk stand, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/rode-connect-nt-usb-mics\/\">Rode Connect &amp; Rode NT-USB review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/e531e8fb\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-samson-satellite\">Samson Satellite <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"137\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-137x300.jpg\" alt=\"samson satellite\" class=\"wp-image-54128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-137x300.jpg 137w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-469x1024.jpg 469w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-290x633.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-350x764.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-445x972.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-635x1386.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite-580x1266.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-satellite.jpg 687w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $56<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Patterns<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Bi-Directional <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP<\/strong> &ndash; Records straight into iPhone <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSON-Satellite-Broadcast-Microphone-Condenser\/dp\/B084ZZR88H\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=37U0LRZXQETTM&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nbVWfSS1QJsuS0ggetEJ-JK3H8uzWKx7Q0SHYrE2OfPOQSnNCWtT9dmnyQUC5PAWxpa5e_BjGIfo9eg0WmUwJphKTjeXdzMSP0cnizhE8cO8olaSweklNZXfxiOJdDJ-_IxMmgSXfyZveKZGVh-iOMVRjMh_8vGa-cU-R9yNvgocp9uz2BaRNyyZfJwCtfrdCZHNUV1E58s2KHWn3wI7xO7LK9-FbTG2ehO4i-SmINs.D9WZsNAy1Lz3rd1o4YBntWQhls-8WU_9ocDN-6tXmJI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=samson+satellite&amp;qid=1779784132&amp;sprefix=samson+sat%2Caps%2C286&amp;sr=8-3\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSON-Satellite-Broadcast-Microphone-Condenser\/dp\/B084ZZR88H\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=37U0LRZXQETTM&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nbVWfSS1QJsuS0ggetEJ-JK3H8uzWKx7Q0SHYrE2OfPOQSnNCWtT9dmnyQUC5PAWxpa5e_BjGIfo9eg0WmUwJphKTjeXdzMSP0cnizhE8cO8olaSweklNZXfxiOJdDJ-_IxMmgSXfyZveKZGVh-iOMVRjMh_8vGa-cU-R9yNvgocp9uz2BaRNyyZfJwCtfrdCZHNUV1E58s2KHWn3wI7xO7LK9-FbTG2ehO4i-SmINs.D9WZsNAy1Lz3rd1o4YBntWQhls-8WU_9ocDN-6tXmJI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=samson+satellite&amp;qid=1779784132&amp;sprefix=samson+sat%2Caps%2C286&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samson Satellite<\/a><\/strong> is another fine USB mic offering from our pals at Samson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is it an excellent-sounding USB mic, but it also works directly on the iPhone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Satellite is mounted on its own built-in tripod stand but can also easily be used with a boom arm or mic stand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its touch-control mute button is a nice feature, as it doesn&rsquo;t pop or click your audio when toggled during a recording session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple polar patterns allow you to use the mic for solo, interview, or roundtable discussions, too. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/c4c8de12\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-logitech-blue-snowball\">Logitech Blue Snowball<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-177x300.jpg\" alt=\"blue snowball\" class=\"wp-image-54130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-606x1024.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-768x1299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-290x490.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-350x592.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-445x753.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-635x1074.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-580x981.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball-700x1184.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snowball.jpg 887w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone Jack<\/strong> &ndash; No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular Snowball Polar Patterns<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid, Omnidirectional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snowball iCE Polar Pattern<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Microphone-Versatile-Recording-Streaming-Podcasting\/dp\/B00H4F1S8W\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CW3XCOE1XW82&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YVCRhoUts5OAFEHLrqODVnILVFdoU6KLTzSOR4dYaxwDZ6FG3owF34qDMLEQTZy7zPRbe-ZWRUcyDWMSDkIppbMmKtjSNJwQF8UqYPWMCZUScSG13lnpyzDrLD5YYFe9I_xpiIEQaYtmAF_go4Yq7nvGp81bI8jYIZygsqa4j_uta9K3zQAiYwfihRo0jA58s74xrMHY7k5aD2hr0-ePdUGChLod0S41QbAWZ78hNaUXrJPSBC8VpYteYIFH0Df-axlzvqI38aPCcoQaKJ6PRLfDWNv8WSRnNDzR4a__GCU.rt-SbrnlOwientNOr32nz-O1ntR4g48e-HvXduQNsXg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=blue+snowball+mic&amp;qid=1779784160&amp;sprefix=blue+snow%2Caps%2C360&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Microphone-Versatile-Recording-Streaming-Podcasting\/dp\/B00H4F1S8W\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CW3XCOE1XW82&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YVCRhoUts5OAFEHLrqODVnILVFdoU6KLTzSOR4dYaxwDZ6FG3owF34qDMLEQTZy7zPRbe-ZWRUcyDWMSDkIppbMmKtjSNJwQF8UqYPWMCZUScSG13lnpyzDrLD5YYFe9I_xpiIEQaYtmAF_go4Yq7nvGp81bI8jYIZygsqa4j_uta9K3zQAiYwfihRo0jA58s74xrMHY7k5aD2hr0-ePdUGChLod0S41QbAWZ78hNaUXrJPSBC8VpYteYIFH0Df-axlzvqI38aPCcoQaKJ6PRLfDWNv8WSRnNDzR4a__GCU.rt-SbrnlOwientNOr32nz-O1ntR4g48e-HvXduQNsXg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=blue+snowball+mic&amp;qid=1779784160&amp;sprefix=blue+snow%2Caps%2C360&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Snowball<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;comes in two forms: the regular Snowball and the Snowball iCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regular Snowball is what Blue refers to as the &ldquo;professional quality option&rdquo;, whilst the iCE is marketed as basic quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Snowball is a great-looking, well-built mic and comes on its own stand. It probably has the lowest-quality sound out of the other mics listed here, but it can be a decent starter option if you&rsquo;re a bit intimidated by the thought of operating a microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My main gripe with the Snowball is that it doesn&rsquo;t have a headphone port, so you can&rsquo;t monitor your audio as you record. You can only hear what the recording sounds like once you&rsquo;ve finished. By then, it&rsquo;s already too late if you&rsquo;ve had any issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mic is also sensitive to plosives, so it can be easy to &lsquo;pop&rsquo; your way through an entire recording, and know nothing about it until you load it up for editing. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/blue-snowball-podcasting-review\/\">Blue Snowball review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/acb12ef6\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-logitech-blue-yeti\">Logitech Blue Yeti<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"119\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti-119x300.jpg\" alt=\"blue yeti\" class=\"wp-image-54132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti-119x300.jpg 119w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti-406x1024.jpg 406w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti-290x731.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti-350x882.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti-445x1122.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti-580x1462.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blue-yeti.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 119px) 100vw, 119px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; $90<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Patterns<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid, Stereo, Omnidirectional, Bi-directional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most popular podcasting mic on the planet. The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Recording-Streaming-Condenser-Adjustable\/dp\/B09CCXPX51\/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2Q38Z47ZRRWK4&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UFWETCQadnODOpeALNF0e0072P1m7hwtqRDhs4-hxRJI3tOuiPaiSxvSnwX19HUVc5_Fsh2FQTF2H-iNAr8c6IEorVqMiQ-O2k2rRn78CtypoCO7edu-pVsJLCb39_iBkM4ehkbJEjUc2CMOBAWMmJyHcVC6boHffDz4ywypKUL7ASp_4bWQzatX57C8lQNs7a_fYUGHV9TtosuMKDtr7ZcJEW4Ecme-doBvu7trJQEJBAtVzuic1DntAiW0IAYjhCMu1eSihikcJ1pukucSqG3Fxa_BZgdcqufPoQXPWso.uYXaaf_UEODfTb3t9RaikxoCOT81VK0OWJPivvsXJgI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=blue+yeti&amp;qid=1779784200&amp;sprefix=blue+yeti%2Caps%2C250&amp;sr=8-9\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Recording-Streaming-Condenser-Adjustable\/dp\/B09CCXPX51\/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2Q38Z47ZRRWK4&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UFWETCQadnODOpeALNF0e0072P1m7hwtqRDhs4-hxRJI3tOuiPaiSxvSnwX19HUVc5_Fsh2FQTF2H-iNAr8c6IEorVqMiQ-O2k2rRn78CtypoCO7edu-pVsJLCb39_iBkM4ehkbJEjUc2CMOBAWMmJyHcVC6boHffDz4ywypKUL7ASp_4bWQzatX57C8lQNs7a_fYUGHV9TtosuMKDtr7ZcJEW4Ecme-doBvu7trJQEJBAtVzuic1DntAiW0IAYjhCMu1eSihikcJ1pukucSqG3Fxa_BZgdcqufPoQXPWso.uYXaaf_UEODfTb3t9RaikxoCOT81VK0OWJPivvsXJgI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=blue+yeti&amp;qid=1779784200&amp;sprefix=blue+yeti%2Caps%2C250&amp;sr=8-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Yeti<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is essentially the Snowball&rsquo;s big brother. It has more features, weighs more, sounds better, and costs more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A running theme with Blue is how accessible they make their gear. The Yeti, like the Snowball, is a good-looking mic that won&rsquo;t intimidate the absolute beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yeti has a few different &lsquo;polar pattern&rsquo; options, which determine where it picks up sound. Set it to &lsquo;bi-directional&rsquo;, and you can record an interview or co-hosted show with someone sitting at either side of the mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set it to &lsquo;omnidirectional&rsquo;, and you can gather a few people around a table and record a discussion-style episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, leave it on &lsquo;cardioid&rsquo; if you just want to talk into the mic on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, only the cardioid option sounds good, and the other polar patterns can sound roomy and distant. I&rsquo;d only recommend getting one to use as a solo mic. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/blue-yeti-podcasting-review\/\">Blue Yeti review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/54f810ec\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-samson-meteor\">Samson Meteor<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"samson meteor\" class=\"wp-image-54134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-290x435.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-445x668.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-635x953.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-580x870.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor-890x1335.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-meteor.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price <\/strong>&ndash;&nbsp;$43<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash;&nbsp;Condenser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Titanium\/dp\/B00FQE337M\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y06ZW064MW08&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BLHXcx0BOZ5jgu8mF9qF11KahkmnBMZbzqjmYoXn76ULthPUyjOQQib5hxZkUGwGL8AVD9boHAbe2lGBKBpg9leCdyuOoLOqjmhKPpt0W_lgw6NMBpL5i9X9WTR6NUCwfeGlhK0HvKxb_xPKpDihWow7f1urXTZprRipFSUKsRBhHAwxKrGv13O2hQlQHTeHv-FoswP0ND4VjHKeCas_ExiHrZ0VoCDdrNelDZ5Grz7T9aDhcAKZ3E0dMzIrD-UDWubhOlp1EATDlLUpJjRhofBZqCYZby9hRk_WMb08hI8.eRmw6Kh3D4iY5LYVwUDRzVQcnwHHxibB2u11OUQukns&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=samson+meteor&amp;qid=1779784246&amp;sprefix=samson+mete%2Caps%2C252&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"amazon.com\/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Titanium\/dp\/B00FQE337M\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y06ZW064MW08&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BLHXcx0BOZ5jgu8mF9qF11KahkmnBMZbzqjmYoXn76ULthPUyjOQQib5hxZkUGwGL8AVD9boHAbe2lGBKBpg9leCdyuOoLOqjmhKPpt0W_lgw6NMBpL5i9X9WTR6NUCwfeGlhK0HvKxb_xPKpDihWow7f1urXTZprRipFSUKsRBhHAwxKrGv13O2hQlQHTeHv-FoswP0ND4VjHKeCas_ExiHrZ0VoCDdrNelDZ5Grz7T9aDhcAKZ3E0dMzIrD-UDWubhOlp1EATDlLUpJjRhofBZqCYZby9hRk_WMb08hI8.eRmw6Kh3D4iY5LYVwUDRzVQcnwHHxibB2u11OUQukns&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=samson+meteor&amp;qid=1779784246&amp;sprefix=samson+mete%2Caps%2C252&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samson Meteor<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is Samson&rsquo;s trendy-looking little USB condenser mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a better sound quality than the Blue Snowball and is cheaper than the Blue Yeti. It&rsquo;s also lighter and more portable than both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any condenser mic, recording environment is a big factor towards how well it&rsquo;ll serve you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re mainly going to record in places where there&rsquo;s a lot of unwanted background noise, then take a look at the Q2U instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re recording in a fairly quiet environment though, this can give you a decent sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s an aesthetically distinctive mic, too, so it could be an option worth considering if you do a bit of video recording. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/samson-meteor-usb-mic-podcasting-review\/\">Samsom Meteor review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/7c2816b9\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-shure-mv5\">Shure MV5<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shure-mv5-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shure-mv5-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shure-mv5-290x452.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shure-mv5-350x545.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shure-mv5-445x693.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shure-mv5-580x904.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shure-mv5.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash;&nbsp;Condenser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP<\/strong> &ndash; Records straight into iPhone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shure are famous for their legendary musician microphones, but they also dabble in the digital mic arena. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shure.com\/en-GB\/products\/microphones\/mv5?variant=MV5-B-DIG\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.shure.com\/en-GB\/products\/microphones\/mv5?variant=MV5-B-DIG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shure MV5<\/a><\/strong> is extremely small, light, and portable. It&rsquo;s aesthetically well-designed and comes on its own stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MV5 doubles up as an iPhone mic without the need for any additional equipment, too. You can download Shure&rsquo;s free MOTIV app, which turns your phone into a little recording interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re using it as a USB mic or into your iPhone, you&rsquo;ll get a quality sound from the MV5. It&rsquo;s a great option for someone who tends to record &lsquo;on the go&rsquo; because it&rsquo;ll barely take up any room in your bag, and can be set up ready to record in seconds. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/shure-mv5-a-podcasting-review\/\">Shure MV5 review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/1365c86b\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-sennheiser-profile\">Sennheiser Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"179\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sennheiser-profile-1-179x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sennheiser Profile USB mic\" class=\"wp-image-54202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sennheiser-profile-1-179x300.jpg 179w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sennheiser-profile-1-290x485.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sennheiser-profile-1-350x585.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sennheiser-profile-1.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $199<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sennheiser.com\/en-gb\/catalog\/products\/microphones\/profile-usb-microphone\/profile-usb-microphone-700065?srsltid=AfmBOookCASZSd_F-k_6axjphlp0cNS-_Ng_nxHrlaOCAZnS0Almefsm\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.sennheiser.com\/en-gb\/catalog\/products\/microphones\/profile-usb-microphone\/profile-usb-microphone-700065?srsltid=AfmBOookCASZSd_F-k_6axjphlp0cNS-_Ng_nxHrlaOCAZnS0Almefsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sennheiser Profile<\/a><\/strong> i<span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.24px; white-space-collapse: collapse;\">s a USB cardioid microphone for podcasting and streaming.<\/span>&nbsp;In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/sennheiser-profile-review\/\">Sennheiser Profile review<\/a>, Dev wrote that the &ldquo;Profile&rsquo;s design is sleek, much like the rest of Sennheiser&rsquo;s range.&rdquo;, adding that &ldquo;It&rsquo;s simple, elegant and sturdy; no cheap plastic thrills here. It is, however, tiny, and the dials are small and somewhat fiddly, even for my wee gremlin hands.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dev was impressed with the sound quality but did run into a few problems during setup. And one of the big reasons behind getting a USB mic is to avoid exactly this &ndash; things should be simple. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/7d4f01b4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-rode-nt1-5th-gen\">Rode NT1 5th Gen<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rode NT1 5th Gen\" class=\"wp-image-54147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-760x1024.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-768x1034.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-290x390.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-350x471.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-445x599.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-635x855.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-580x781.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-700x943.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen-890x1198.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-nta-5thgen.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $238<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP<\/strong> &ndash; &ldquo;Unclippable&rdquo; and ultra-low noise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest offering in Rode&rsquo;s legendary NT1 range, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/Rode-NT1-5th-Generation-Microphone\/dp\/B0BQHHZ1QQ\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R88M22KK2T6S&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vCsV3zr47W7eRiaAueuKEduPdbPWBylUFpWSr4Le6xgHVOXw9x3UYYrzX_FmKVBkOGYzSCrDRAztI5R1_ZdcAWZnZawEIIPfXNW1gBUmCMRXQiqDA_5kOG-5hilEe3qi18sfxBTd0oqXTa7mt6SdHwbwqBsWyP7u7cIVssi4Djc3YsqgWBeieETGadjVFkSjmkC_GgMgZutVI-cGF4KE7OS7PUTRAMEzIJIyk7JHLaTDyoFq_BSCy5sjVz4CsqY3RQyFAbjBBycmrPmFE1gAJcNFdBJ2wqjud7845CmdCGc.uoz9AzKCmyrRVBDkVAVGZjNT73IPDXqoeTqYmWHmQDI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+nt1+5th+gen&amp;qid=1779784338&amp;sprefix=rode+nt1%2Caps%2C229&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"amazon.com\/Rode-NT1-5th-Generation-Microphone\/dp\/B0BQHHZ1QQ\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R88M22KK2T6S&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vCsV3zr47W7eRiaAueuKEduPdbPWBylUFpWSr4Le6xgHVOXw9x3UYYrzX_FmKVBkOGYzSCrDRAztI5R1_ZdcAWZnZawEIIPfXNW1gBUmCMRXQiqDA_5kOG-5hilEe3qi18sfxBTd0oqXTa7mt6SdHwbwqBsWyP7u7cIVssi4Djc3YsqgWBeieETGadjVFkSjmkC_GgMgZutVI-cGF4KE7OS7PUTRAMEzIJIyk7JHLaTDyoFq_BSCy5sjVz4CsqY3RQyFAbjBBycmrPmFE1gAJcNFdBJ2wqjud7845CmdCGc.uoz9AzKCmyrRVBDkVAVGZjNT73IPDXqoeTqYmWHmQDI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+nt1+5th+gen&amp;qid=1779784338&amp;sprefix=rode+nt1%2Caps%2C229&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rode NT1 5th Gen<\/a><\/strong> is at the premium end of the range, here. But there are a few good reasons to invest in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is its ultra-low self-noise of only 4dBA, making it the quietest large diaphragm studio condenser in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, there&rsquo;s the fact that it works in both USB and XLR form. That alone doesn&rsquo;t make it unique in this best USB microphones roundup, but the technology Rode deploys means that it uses the exact same sonic characteristics in both forms. Essentially, the NT1 5<sup>th<\/sup> Gen has an audio interface built into it, so in its USB form, it&rsquo;s akin to an XLR mic going into a computer via a USB audio interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, when used in USB form, sound levels are protected by 32-bit floating technology. The mic&rsquo;s ultra-wide dynamic range means that your days of clipping and distortion when a sound source gets too loud are at an end. This is good news for podcasters who&rsquo;d rather focus on the content and what&rsquo;s been said, rather than having to distractedly monitor the gain dial at all times. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rode NT1 5th Gen review coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-apogee-hypemic\">Apogee HypeMic<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"153\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-153x300.jpg\" alt=\"apogee hypemic usb microphone\" class=\"wp-image-54149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-521x1024.jpg 521w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-290x570.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-350x688.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-445x875.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-635x1248.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic-580x1140.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apogee-hypemic.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $350<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Condenser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP<\/strong> &ndash; Onboard vocal effects, iPhone compatible <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apogeedigital.com\/product\/hypemic\/?srsltid=AfmBOorXw5nhHc39wj-tHQqgbdZvEViRTh9Y9o9VsqgL2DGQdkrJRb25\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/apogeedigital.com\/product\/hypemic\/?srsltid=AfmBOorXw5nhHc39wj-tHQqgbdZvEViRTh9Y9o9VsqgL2DGQdkrJRb25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apogee HypeMic<\/a><\/strong> is another USB mic with a premium price tag. It has built-in compression settings that can aid in the balancing out of your recordings (essentially, pulling the quietest and loudest parts closer together). This is a process more experienced podcasters prefer to do in post-production rather than &ldquo;baking it in&rdquo; to the source recording itself. But depending on your level of experience or time constraints, this might be a big plus point for you. That said, it&rsquo;s worth a warning that Sarah did experience some issues with clipping during her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/microphones\/apogee-hypemic-review\/\">Apogee HypeMic review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also connect the Apogee HypeMic to numerous iOS devices, making it another great mobile option. Sarah got it working with an Android device, though Android isn&rsquo;t &ldquo;officially&rdquo; supported, here. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/9116ea38\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-usb-dynamic-mics\">Best USB Dynamic Mics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;d prefer a bit more protection against unwanted external or environmental noise, then a dynamic mic could be a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-samson-q2u-or-atr2100\">Samson Q2U or ATR2100<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-140x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samson Q2U USB Microphone for Podcasting\" class=\"wp-image-54138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-140x300.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-479x1024.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-290x621.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-350x749.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-445x952.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-635x1359.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-580x1241.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u-700x1498.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q2u.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Samson Q2U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Samson Q2U Price <\/strong>&ndash;&nbsp;$70<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ATR2100 Price<\/strong> &ndash;&nbsp;$55<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Dynamic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP <\/strong>&ndash; Best overall value. Works as both USB and XLR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I throw these two mics in together because they are virtually identical, and their availability and price both seem to depend on your region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/samsontech.com\/products\/microphones\/usb-microphones\/q2u\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/samsontech.com\/products\/microphones\/usb-microphones\/q2u\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samson Q2U<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is the mic I recommend to most people who are starting out in podcasting, for a few different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from it being very well-priced, you&rsquo;ll often get a quality pair of headphones and a mic desk stand included in the standard bundle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Q2U and the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audio-technica.com\/en-us\/atr2100-usb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATR2100<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;both work as USB mics directly into your computer or as XLR mics into a mixer, interface, or digital recorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that when you feel ready to buy your first audio interface you won&rsquo;t need to buy a new mic to get it set up and working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These mics have a &lsquo;cardioid&rsquo; polar pattern, which means they are designed to pick up a single voice at one time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/samson-q2u-podcasting-review\/\">Samson Q2U review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/884d2d19\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-presonus-revelator-dynamic\">PreSonus Revelator Dynamic<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"107\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/presonus-revelator-dynamic-107x300.jpg\" alt=\"Presonus revelator dynamic USB\" class=\"wp-image-54151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/presonus-revelator-dynamic-107x300.jpg 107w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/presonus-revelator-dynamic-366x1024.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/presonus-revelator-dynamic-290x812.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/presonus-revelator-dynamic-350x979.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/presonus-revelator-dynamic-445x1245.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/presonus-revelator-dynamic.jpg 536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Dynamic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP<\/strong> &ndash; Aids in minimising reverb in recordings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.presonus.com\/products\/revelator-dynamic\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/uk.presonus.com\/products\/revelator-dynamic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PreSonus Revelator Dynamic<\/a><\/strong> is a mic that may help you in the fight against reverb\/echo and unwanted noise in your audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/presonus-revelator-dynamic-review\/\">PreSonus Revelator Dynamic review<\/a>, &ldquo;the mic&rsquo;s off-axis rejection means that it performs well even in less than ideal conditions. I&rsquo;d always recommend trying to do your best to&nbsp;create a good-sounding recording environment. But getting some extra help from your gear, without reducing the sound quality of your voice, is a big plus here.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mic also has a &lsquo;Presets&rsquo; button on it. You can manage this from PreSonus&rsquo; Universal Control Software panel, which is available as a free download.&nbsp;The Universal Control Software is essentially like a digital mixer or interface. You can use or create presets and save them to the mic itself to access them at the touch of a button. These presets use&nbsp;EQ&nbsp;and other audio wizardry to liven up your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/bb964593\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-rode-podcaster\">Rode Podcaster<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"112\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rode-podcaster.jpg\" alt=\"Rode Podcaster: USB Mics\" class=\"wp-image-54140\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &ndash; $200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone <strong>Jack<\/strong><\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Dynamic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-Podcaster-USB-Dynamic-Microphone\/dp\/B000JM46FY\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MGIDDJJLXX6D&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0cMPfY8GXhPVs1UvIICylLWeEEvgVAYLOAS5mxftHnoLWRejI2DDr9St8Mn6ov-B9JCNx1-BryuSBF-jXVh8Apa22kuGZ-h-fj6NjLYaYulxOo2tRvZg1v_GGBV2Tx-M2KFxMc_yz5mrUA7A0xcnH-4qzrGnq4iGHcAp4Gf3MJ18E_LzA1hPPx6-vzlMCukuONA_xoMvhdI2lHH_oh7b8prNkBPfmuBAzucuUTzvfHbwkhTM63sfpS5FeCws_-_U43ptTiMb3N8QpujHBN_QCXJ7Gz4WGxhFzLb0M0_rSx4.5HHbWG86ilK7JF9NZ7wB1wrUglRK2vsmL0_uozmuu10&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+podcaster&amp;qid=1779784475&amp;sprefix=rode+podcaster%2Caps%2C243&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-Podcaster-USB-Dynamic-Microphone\/dp\/B000JM46FY\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MGIDDJJLXX6D&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0cMPfY8GXhPVs1UvIICylLWeEEvgVAYLOAS5mxftHnoLWRejI2DDr9St8Mn6ov-B9JCNx1-BryuSBF-jXVh8Apa22kuGZ-h-fj6NjLYaYulxOo2tRvZg1v_GGBV2Tx-M2KFxMc_yz5mrUA7A0xcnH-4qzrGnq4iGHcAp4Gf3MJ18E_LzA1hPPx6-vzlMCukuONA_xoMvhdI2lHH_oh7b8prNkBPfmuBAzucuUTzvfHbwkhTM63sfpS5FeCws_-_U43ptTiMb3N8QpujHBN_QCXJ7Gz4WGxhFzLb0M0_rSx4.5HHbWG86ilK7JF9NZ7wB1wrUglRK2vsmL0_uozmuu10&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+podcaster&amp;qid=1779784475&amp;sprefix=rode+podcaster%2Caps%2C243&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rode Podcaster<\/a><\/strong> is one of the higher-end options in this roundup, like a USB version of the company&rsquo;s popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone\/dp\/B001IPUJJI\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VUWHUIE3H5FY&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XBfQeu869crXVo6Nq1mq2ndxADPIiHhcaNnaH4Xok4CfC5xhNQcNoZhnETDbBu-Rg_K-9GwETDPLQ4VTFXSbQlfaa2Ns9B3MH7LBApp5feoeMsumFx-lssK2fXuMB6wJJe80uoW0izi798UPkxKUfvIaTIsMnd9lZ9iH2_leB2tYEXTydTaoHIX_nzIgIBo_AxMBcKoxOX6X0VsljBxBoNESCEEcqpI0ieu30obONz5XgaNYSyNkZtMnkQlEYH7w-8cjkeSwV12rJwC6N_qQ7H5qzuEq3ZzRGzJ4tH_FA8s.r0Iv8hYBFLLIG0gU8GJQSwZM_d-qDWWQZ_RuvnRjRL4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+procaster&amp;qid=1779784495&amp;sprefix=rode+procaster%2Caps%2C242&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone\/dp\/B001IPUJJI\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VUWHUIE3H5FY&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XBfQeu869crXVo6Nq1mq2ndxADPIiHhcaNnaH4Xok4CfC5xhNQcNoZhnETDbBu-Rg_K-9GwETDPLQ4VTFXSbQlfaa2Ns9B3MH7LBApp5feoeMsumFx-lssK2fXuMB6wJJe80uoW0izi798UPkxKUfvIaTIsMnd9lZ9iH2_leB2tYEXTydTaoHIX_nzIgIBo_AxMBcKoxOX6X0VsljBxBoNESCEEcqpI0ieu30obONz5XgaNYSyNkZtMnkQlEYH7w-8cjkeSwV12rJwC6N_qQ7H5qzuEq3ZzRGzJ4tH_FA8s.r0Iv8hYBFLLIG0gU8GJQSwZM_d-qDWWQZ_RuvnRjRL4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rode+procaster&amp;qid=1779784495&amp;sprefix=rode+procaster%2Caps%2C242&amp;sr=8-1\">Rode Procaster<\/a> mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sound quality is great &ndash; it always is with Rode &ndash; but it&rsquo;s a big investment and might be a little above budget for some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll also need a boom arm or mic stand to mount it, so it isn&rsquo;t as flexible as some of the other options here when it comes to portable or &lsquo;on the fly&rsquo; recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a premium-quality mic but would rather stay with USB instead of getting a mixer or interface, then the Rode Podcaster could be for you. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/microphones\/rode-podcaster-review-a-top-of-the-range-usb-mic\/\">Rode Podcaster review<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/ae63aa10\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px;\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-shure-mv7\">Shure MV7<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"shure mv7\" class=\"wp-image-21985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-290x277.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-350x335.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-445x426.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-635x607.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-580x555.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7-700x669.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shure-mv7.jpg 757w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone Jack<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Dynamic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USP<\/strong> &ndash; Marketed as &ldquo;perfect recordings in imperfect rooms&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shure&rsquo;s <a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/Shure-SM7B-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone\/dp\/B0002E4Z8M\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=38U1FHE43HU40&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3Rhd3ZzgYplmKvTVT0z3wDJ38_AMU2ZYFtLJs68DMeJpvamqu2sVCXTpFp7iZkLLkIQ3yXVVtPjLEJPnvlHZDAI3LmcI33XQxUvGggFAl_7D8f4MDw8VaNqZqZdLOeigqedfHJfJ-eIKfRMLZwOWe2-tO4oAjED1WZsqwCwp0eA2T3QdzZKIVuhi5gLevZ_SN0ucE8gK5h67EQCxurRyxw652lzv68pxEtP4bclu7xcyZu7TH5BbH7vAo6-0GPMiJxXbg-AL9RcrducDevxrxqlfG8gQD2El6i_5ZSJY7aI.UEEnzW5UgjTQ_RrOzoeb9FinEKPdmrkNhc5DgT27mtI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=shure+sm7b&amp;qid=1779784653&amp;sprefix=shure+sm7b%2Caps%2C307&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\" type=\"link\" id=\"amazon.com\/Shure-SM7B-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone\/dp\/B0002E4Z8M\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=38U1FHE43HU40&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3Rhd3ZzgYplmKvTVT0z3wDJ38_AMU2ZYFtLJs68DMeJpvamqu2sVCXTpFp7iZkLLkIQ3yXVVtPjLEJPnvlHZDAI3LmcI33XQxUvGggFAl_7D8f4MDw8VaNqZqZdLOeigqedfHJfJ-eIKfRMLZwOWe2-tO4oAjED1WZsqwCwp0eA2T3QdzZKIVuhi5gLevZ_SN0ucE8gK5h67EQCxurRyxw652lzv68pxEtP4bclu7xcyZu7TH5BbH7vAo6-0GPMiJxXbg-AL9RcrducDevxrxqlfG8gQD2El6i_5ZSJY7aI.UEEnzW5UgjTQ_RrOzoeb9FinEKPdmrkNhc5DgT27mtI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=shure+sm7b&amp;qid=1779784653&amp;sprefix=shure+sm7b%2Caps%2C307&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\">SM7B<\/a> has always been one of the most popular mics in podcasting. Maybe that&rsquo;s because Joe Rogan uses one, or maybe it&rsquo;s simply because sounds and performs well. Perhaps it&rsquo;s a bit of both. In any case, this famous mic now has a little brother &ndash; the <a data-lasso-id=\"8518\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/shure-mv7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shure MV7+<\/strong><\/a>. This mic works in both USB and XLR form, and works hand-in-hand with Shure&rsquo;s MOTIV app. Shure markets this mic as &ldquo;for perfect recordings in imperfect rooms&rdquo;. <a data-lasso-id=\"8519\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/shure-mv7-review\/\">Check out our full review of the Shure MV7 right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/f5ae80e3\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-samson-q9u\">Samson Q9U<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-291x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samson Q9U dynamic mic\" class=\"wp-image-54142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-993x1024.jpg 993w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-768x792.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-290x299.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-350x361.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-445x459.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-635x655.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-580x598.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-700x722.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-890x918.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u-1270x1310.jpg 1270w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/samson-q9u.jpg 1454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; $195<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headphone Jack<\/strong> &ndash; Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polar Patterns<\/strong> &ndash; Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong> &ndash; Dynamic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samson-Vocal-Dynamic-Microphone-Q9U\/dp\/B0848D6TBR\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TUXRNZVMEPW9&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6rnWil0dkklweIHnnMbUUhShtDRQp0BFvGnvJGHPxjSW-DQlZdFyB0Zp_lAdTU7sQFlzzW3A6XKjLfESCsirF7PyjDM4rrbZm3rn17g_579C-gD74oRX4qzeuujqgGkDKpGZQdbF3jhMXfEpUkQP49JqcyRP1FP0AH3iEv0vyJrw7d2sBHQISo6v93LKZRNIH1l9LIIZsu2dtFLRPYhc_9X7FqRxLunZtYo7IR6wFSQELSenH8tSDwCHKtMfoKYfpq6cEXjLZs7TtaB7ED0rfk-5HxXaHa_0ffQ0QYjhH34.ATmJYZLGdbweeZ7CclBLe-XzAZtI7yMYy1PqPH9zf88&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=samson+q9u&amp;qid=1779784602&amp;sprefix=samson+q9u%2Caps%2C338&amp;sr=8-1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samson-Vocal-Dynamic-Microphone-Q9U\/dp\/B0848D6TBR\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TUXRNZVMEPW9&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6rnWil0dkklweIHnnMbUUhShtDRQp0BFvGnvJGHPxjSW-DQlZdFyB0Zp_lAdTU7sQFlzzW3A6XKjLfESCsirF7PyjDM4rrbZm3rn17g_579C-gD74oRX4qzeuujqgGkDKpGZQdbF3jhMXfEpUkQP49JqcyRP1FP0AH3iEv0vyJrw7d2sBHQISo6v93LKZRNIH1l9LIIZsu2dtFLRPYhc_9X7FqRxLunZtYo7IR6wFSQELSenH8tSDwCHKtMfoKYfpq6cEXjLZs7TtaB7ED0rfk-5HxXaHa_0ffQ0QYjhH34.ATmJYZLGdbweeZ7CclBLe-XzAZtI7yMYy1PqPH9zf88&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=samson+q9u&amp;qid=1779784602&amp;sprefix=samson+q9u%2Caps%2C338&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samson Q9U<\/a><\/strong> shares some similarities with the Q2U (they&rsquo;re both Dynamic XLR\/USB and have a Q and U in their name), but I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s designed as a replacement. The Q9U costs a bit more and is definitely in the &ldquo;high-end vocal mic&rdquo; category. You&rsquo;ll find handy settings on the mic itself, too &ndash; a mid-range button to improve the sound and a low-cut button to guard against those pesky plosives. <a data-lasso-id=\"14631\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/samson-q9u-review\/\">Check out our full review of the Samson Q9U right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/aeee562e\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-usb-mics-summary\">Best USB Mics: Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully that&rsquo;s helped narrow your choices down a bit in the search for your first (or next) USB mic. We&rsquo;ll continue to build this guide out as and when we get new kit to try out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is that all of these mics are good enough to podcast with. It just depends on how and where you plan to use yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-overall-value-usb-mic\">Best Overall Value USB Mic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For overall value, I can&rsquo;t see past the <strong>Samson Q2U<\/strong> or the <strong>ATR2100<\/strong>. We tend to recommend these to most new podcasters. They are flexible, sound good, and are both very affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-sound-quality-usb-mic\">Best Sound Quality USB Mic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s hard to pick one single standout here; the quality is pretty high across the board. If you&rsquo;re looking for pristine audio, then weigh up the <strong>AKG Lyra<\/strong>, <strong>Rode Podcaster<\/strong>, <strong>Shure MV7<\/strong>, and <strong>Samson Q9U<\/strong>. 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