Studio Microphone Specification Database
Browse our database of specifications for studio microphones — large-diaphragm condensers, small-diaphragm condensers, tube mics, dynamics, and ribbons used for tracking vocals, voice-over, acoustic instruments, drums, amps, and orchestral recording. Compare sensitivity, self-noise, max SPL, and polar patterns across premium, mid-range, and budget tiers. We have also compiled specification databases for Lavalier Microphones, Shotgun Microphones, USB & Podcast Microphones, and Wireless Microphone Systems. For device compatibility, see our Camera Specification Databases.
Neumann U 87 Ai 1986 Premium 3600 FET Condenser Omni/Cardioid/Figure-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 20–28 mV/Pa 12 127 200 Ω 48V phantom Large dual -10 dB pad, HPF Wood box, EA87 shock (opt) Vocals, broadcast, orchestra Industry-standard reference LDC
Neumann TLM 103 1997 Premium 1100 FET Condenser (transformerless) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 23 mV/Pa 7 138 131 dB (DR) 50 Ω 48V phantom Large None (clean signal path) EA1 shock (opt) VO, vocals, broadcast Exceptionally low self-noise
Neumann TLM 102 2010 Premium 700 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 11 mV/Pa 12 144 50 Ω 48V phantom Large 210 g None SG 2 mount Vocals, instruments Compact LDC
Neumann TLM 107 2013 Premium 1500 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Wide Card/Card/Hyper/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 10 141 50 Ω 48V phantom Large Menu-driven pad, HPF, pattern SG 2 mount Vocals, instruments Digital menu control
Neumann M 149 Tube 1995 Premium 8400 Tube Condenser 9 patterns (omni to fig-8) 20 Hz–20 kHz 47 mV/Pa 13 136 81 dB Dedicated PSU Large (K 49) 7-position HPF (20-160 Hz) PSU, shock, wood box High-end vocals Transformerless tube output
Neumann M 147 Tube 1999 Premium 3500 Tube Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 12 130 Dedicated PSU Large (K 47) None PSU, shock, wood box Vocals, acoustic Transformerless tube output
Neumann U 67 Reissue 2018 Premium 7000 Tube Condenser Cardioid/Omni/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 15 Dedicated PSU Large (KK67) EF86 tube, BV 12 transformer PSU, wood box, shock, cable Classic vocal/instrument Reissue of 1960 classic
Neumann U 47 FET Reissue 2014 Premium 4200 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 11 147 48V phantom Large (K 47) Presence boost >2 kHz Shock, wood box Vocals, kick drum, bass Reissue of FET 80 classic
Neumann TLM 170 R 1984 Premium 3000 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) 5 patterns 20 Hz–20 kHz 27 mV/Pa 14 144 48V phantom Large dual Remote pattern, pad, HPF EA 170 shock Orchestral, instruments Reference-grade versatile LDC
Neumann KM 184 1993 Premium 900 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 13 138 48V phantom Small (pressure gradient) 80 g None WS 100 windscreen Drums, acoustic, hi-hat Reference SDC cardioid
Neumann BCM 104 2004 Premium 1100 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 8 141 48V phantom Large HPF, pad, integrated pop Swivel mount Broadcast voice End-address broadcast LDC
AKG C 414 XLS 2004 Premium 1200 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) 9 patterns (omni to hyper) 20 Hz–20 kHz 23 mV/Pa 6 140 200 Ω 48V phantom Large dual 3 pads, 3 HPFs Shock, pop, case Vocals, drums, instruments Modern C 414 successor
AKG C 414 XLII 2004 Premium 1300 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) 9 patterns 20 Hz–20 kHz 23 mV/Pa 6 140 200 Ω 48V phantom Large dual 3 pads, 3 HPFs Shock, pop, case Distant vocals, solo Presence boost for lead vocals
AKG C 12 VR 1994 Premium 6500 Tube Condenser 9 patterns 20 Hz–20 kHz 10 mV/Pa 22 128 Dedicated PSU Large (C 12 lineage) Remote pattern control PSU, shock, wood box Premium vocals Modern remake of C 12
AKG C 451 B 2005 Premium 450 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 9 mV/Pa 18 155 48V phantom Small -10/-20 dB pad, HPF Clip, windscreen Drums, acoustic, hi-hat Classic SDC revival
AKG C 214 2008 Premium 500 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 13 136 200 Ω 48V phantom Large -20 dB pad, 160 Hz HPF Shock, pouch Vocals, instruments Single-pattern C 414 sibling
AKG D 12 VR 2013 Premium 800 Dynamic Cardioid 17 Hz–17 kHz 1.5 mV/Pa 120 Ω 48V (active filters only) Large 370 g 4 active EQ presets Case Kick drum, bass amps Active filter kick mic
Shure SM7B 1976 Premium 400 Dynamic Cardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz -59 dBV/Pa (1.12 mV) 180 150 Ω None Moving coil 190x96x66 mm 766 g Bass rolloff, presence boost switches Integrated shock, windscreen Broadcast vocal, rock vocal Most iconic broadcast dynamic
Shure SM7dB 2023 Premium 499 Dynamic (w/ built-in preamp) Cardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz -59 dBV/Pa (dynamic) 180 150 Ω 48V (preamp only) Moving coil 750 g +18/+28 dB active preamp, bass/presence Integrated shock, windscreen Broadcast without external preamp SM7B + built-in Cloudlifter
Shure KSM8 Dualdyne 2016 Premium 500 Dynamic Cardioid 40 Hz–16 kHz -51.5 dBV/Pa 150 Ω None Dual-diaphragm 330 g Handheld live/studio Stand adapter Live vocals Revolutionary dual-diaphragm design
Shure KSM9 2008 Premium 699 Condenser Switchable cardioid/supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz -51 dBV/Pa 19 152 48V phantom Dual 1" 304 g Switchable pattern Case Live vocals premium Handheld condenser
Shure KSM9HS 2011 Premium 799 Condenser Hypercard/subcardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz -51 dBV/Pa 19 152 48V phantom Dual 1" 309 g Switchable pattern Case Live vocals, high SPL Hypercardioid version of KSM9
Shure KSM32 1998 Premium 699 Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 14 mV/Pa 13 154 48V phantom Large single-diaphragm -15 dB pad, HPF ShureLock shock mount Vocals, acoustic Side-address LDC workhorse
Shure KSM44A 2010 Premium 999 Condenser (multi-pattern) Cardioid/Omni/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 22.4 mV/Pa 4 134 48V phantom Dual large -15 dB pad, 2 HPFs ShureLock shock Premium vocals Ultra-low self-noise (4 dB-A)
Shure KSM42 2011 Premium 999 Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 23.9 mV/Pa 7 140 48V phantom Large dual-diaphragm -15 dB pad, HPF Shock Vocals Open-sounding premium LDC
Shure KSM141 2006 Premium 750 Condenser SDC (rotating dual) Cardioid/Omni (manual switch) 20 Hz–20 kHz 7 mV/Pa 14 170 48V phantom Small -15 dB pad, HPF Clip Acoustic, overheads Unique rotating capsule
Shure KSM313 2011 Premium 1300 Ribbon (bidirectional+front) Asymmetric Fig-8 30 Hz–15 kHz 1.4 mV/Pa 146 None Roswellite ribbon Dual-voicing front/back Flight case Guitar cabs, brass Unbreakable Roswellite ribbon
Shure KSM353 2011 Premium 2400 Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–15 kHz 1.4 mV/Pa 146 None Roswellite ribbon Premium voicing Flight case Orchestral, vocal, studio Flagship Shure ribbon
Electro-Voice RE20 1968 Premium 500 Dynamic Cardioid (Variable-D) 45 Hz–18 kHz 1.5 mV/Pa 150 Ω None Large moving coil 737 g Bass tilt-down switch Pop filter integrated Broadcast, kick, bass Broadcast standard; Variable-D
Electro-Voice RE27 N/D 1988 Premium 700 Dynamic (neodymium) Cardioid (Variable-D) 45 Hz–20 kHz 2.5 mV/Pa 150 Ω None Large 737 g HPF, presence boost, bass rolloff Integrated pop filter Broadcast, instruments Neodymium RE20 sibling
Electro-Voice RE320 2011 Premium 350 Dynamic Cardioid (Variable-D) 30 Hz–18 kHz 2.5 mV/Pa 150 Ω None Large 680 g Dual-voicing switch (vocal/kick) Clip Broadcast, kick drum, bass Versatile Variable-D dynamic
Electro-Voice RE320 (Black) 2012 Premium 350 Dynamic Cardioid (Variable-D) 30 Hz–18 kHz 2.5 mV/Pa 150 Ω None Large 680 g Dual EQ curve switch Clip Broadcast, kick, bass Black version RE320
Royer R-10 2017 Premium 599 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–15 kHz -54 dBV/Pa 160 100 Ω None (passive) 2.5-µm aluminum ribbon 290 g None Wood case, clip Guitar cabs, brass, drums Affordable Royer ribbon
Royer R-121 1998 Premium 1295 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–15 kHz -50 dBV/Pa 135 300 Ω None (passive) 2.5-µm aluminum 227 g None Wood case, clip Guitar cabs, brass, strings Modern ribbon standard
Royer R-122 MKII 2011 Premium 1795 Active Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–15 kHz -36 dBV/Pa 17 135 200 Ω 48V phantom 2.5-µm aluminum 261 g Active electronics for higher output Wood case Guitar cabs, VO, strings Active version of R-121
Royer SF-12 1998 Premium 1695 Passive Ribbon (stereo) Fig-8 pair (Blumlein) 30 Hz–15 kHz 130 None (passive) Dual 2.5-µm ribbons 436 g Blumlein stereo Wood case Drum overheads, orchestral, room Pre-configured Blumlein stereo
Royer SF-24 2002 Premium 2795 Active Ribbon (stereo) Fig-8 pair (Blumlein) 30 Hz–15 kHz 130 48V phantom Dual 2.5-µm ribbons 436 g Active for hotter output Wood case Stereo recording Active SF-12
Sennheiser MD 421-II 1960 Premium 380 Dynamic Cardioid 30 Hz–17 kHz 2 mV/Pa 200 Ω None Moving coil 385 g 5-position bass rolloff Clip Toms, guitar cabs, broadcast Ubiquitous broadcast/rock dynamic
Sennheiser MD 441-U 1971 Premium 999 Dynamic Supercardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 1.8 mV/Pa 200 Ω None Moving coil 450 g 5-position bass rolloff, brilliance switch Clip Vocals, brass, hi-hat Most acclaimed dynamic ever
Sennheiser MKH 800 Twin 2008 Premium 5000 RF Condenser (dual-output) Variable (post-record) 30 Hz–50 kHz 31 mV/Pa 12 142 48V phantom Dual membrane Independent front/back outputs Shock, case Orchestral, classical Post-record pattern selection
Sennheiser MKH 8040 2007 Premium 1100 RF Condenser SDC Cardioid 30 Hz–50 kHz 25 mV/Pa 13 142 40 Ω 48V phantom Small 54 g None (modular MKH 8000) Modular XLR/Digital modules Classical, strings, distant Extended HF to 50 kHz
Telefunken ELA M 251E 2009 Premium 9995 Tube Condenser Cardioid/Omni/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 18 140 Dedicated PSU CK-12 type 6072A tube, BV 8 transformer PSU, shock, cables, wood box Premium vocals Reissue of 1959 classic
Telefunken U 47 Reissue 2018 Premium 11995 Tube Condenser Cardioid/Omni 20 Hz–20 kHz Dedicated PSU M7-style large VF14M tube equivalent PSU, shock, wood box Ultra-premium vocals Faithful U 47 recreation
Telefunken AR-51 2010 Premium 3995 Tube Condenser Cardioid/Omni/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 18 140 Dedicated PSU CK-12 type Hand-selected tube PSU, shock, wood box Vocals, acoustic Affordable Telefunken tube
Telefunken TF51 2012 Premium 2695 Tube Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 19 Dedicated PSU CK-12 style 12AT7 tube PSU, shock, wood box Vocals, instruments Mid-range Telefunken tube
Telefunken CU-29 Copperhead 2008 Premium 2295 Tube Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz Dedicated PSU Edge-terminated EF732 tube, AMI transformer PSU, shock, wood box Vocals, VO Copper-body signature
Telefunken AK-47 MkII 2015 Premium 2995 Tube Condenser 3 patterns 20 Hz–20 kHz Dedicated PSU Large 6072A tube PSU, shock, wood box Vocals Affordable U 47-inspired
Telefunken M80 2013 Premium 249 Dynamic Supercardioid 50 Hz–18 kHz -54 dBV/Pa 325 Ω None Custom neodymium 343 g None Clip Live vocals, snare Premium dynamic
Audio-Technica AT5040 2013 Premium 3000 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 56.2 mV/Pa 5 142 48V phantom Four rectangular diaphragms (sum) 580 g None AT8480 shock Premium vocals Flagship AT; ultra-low noise
Audio-Technica AT4060a 2014 Premium 1500 Tube Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 25 mV/Pa 17 150 Dedicated PSU Large dual 548 g -10 dB pad PSU, shock, case Vocals, instruments Updated AT tube LDC
Audio-Technica AT4050ST (Stereo) 2011 Premium 1200 FET Condenser (stereo MS) Fig-8 + cardioid (M/S) 20 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 19 149 48V phantom Dual diaphragm stereo 484 g L/R or M/S decode Shock, case Stereo recording Single-body stereo
Coles 4038 1954 Premium 1595 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–15 kHz -85 dBV/Pa 125 300 Ω None (passive) Aluminum ribbon 208 mm tall BBC design Wood box Brass, strings, drum OH BBC-designed classic ribbon
Warm Audio WA-87 R2 2020 Premium 599 FET Condenser Omni/Cardioid/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 10 mV/Pa 11 125 200 Ω 48V phantom K87-style large dual -10 dB pad, 80 Hz HPF Shock, case Vocals, instruments U 87-inspired
Warm Audio WA-47 2017 Premium 899 Tube Condenser 9 patterns 20 Hz–20 kHz 11 140 Dedicated PSU K47-style Continuously variable pattern PSU, shock, wood box Vocals U 47 inspired
Warm Audio WA-47F 2018 Premium 599 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 11 140 48V phantom K47-style -10/-20 dB pad, HPF Shock, wood box Vocals, instruments FET 47 inspired
Warm Audio WA-67 2017 Premium 1199 Tube Condenser Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 12 144 Dedicated PSU K67-style -10 dB pad, HPF PSU, shock, wood box Vocals U 67 inspired
Warm Audio WA-251 2019 Premium 1599 Tube Condenser Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 132 Dedicated PSU CK12-style 6072A tube PSU, shock, wood box Vocals ELA M 251 inspired
Warm Audio WA-14 2020 Premium 499 FET Condenser Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 16 140 48V phantom CK12-style brass -10 dB pad, HPF Shock Vocals, drums, OH C 414 EB inspired
Mojave MA-200 2005 Premium 1595 Tube Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 14 Dedicated PSU Large capsule 5840 tube, Jensen transformer PSU, shock, wood box Vocals, acoustic Hand-built in California
Mojave MA-201 fet 2007 Premium 895 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 134 48V phantom Large 3-micron -15 dB pad Shock, wood box Vocals, drums, instruments FET version of MA-201
Mojave MA-300 2011 Premium 1695 Tube Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 (9 positions) 20 Hz–20 kHz 14 125 Dedicated PSU Large dual Continuously variable pattern PSU, shock, wood box Vocals, orchestral Multi-pattern premium tube
Beyerdynamic M 160 1957 Premium 699 Double Ribbon Hypercardioid 40 Hz–18 kHz 1 mV/Pa None Dual ribbon None Case Guitar cabs, strings, brass Unique hypercardioid ribbon
Beyerdynamic M 130 1957 Premium 649 Double Ribbon Figure-8 40 Hz–18 kHz 1 mV/Pa None Dual ribbon None Case Mid-side pair with M 160 Fig-8 companion to M 160
Beyerdynamic M 88 TG 1962 Premium 599 Dynamic Hypercardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 2.8 mV/Pa 200 Ω None Moving coil 400 g None Clip Kick, vocals, brass Legendary hypercardioid dynamic
Blue Baby Bottle SL 2017 Premium 499 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 31.5 mV/Pa 9 134 48V phantom Large -20 dB pad, 100 Hz HPF Wood box, shock Vocals, instruments Bottle-shaped LDC
Blue Bottle 2001 Premium 4995 Tube Condenser (interchangeable capsule) Varies by capsule 20 Hz–20 kHz Dedicated PSU 9 swappable capsules Removable capsule system PSU, wood case Boutique studio Iconic bottle-shaped tube
Rode NT1 (2014) 2014 Mid-range 269 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 35.4 mV/Pa 4.5 132 90 dB 100 Ω 48V phantom HF6 1" gold-sputtered 187x50 mm 440 g 10-year warranty SMR shock w/ pop filter, dust cover, XLR Vocals, acoustic World's quietest LDC at launch
Rode NT1 5th Gen 2023 Mid-range 249 FET Condenser (hybrid XLR+USB) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 35.4 mV/Pa 4 142 100 Ω 48V phantom or USB HF6 1" gold-sputtered 440 g 32-bit float USB, DSP via Rode Central SMR6 shock, XLR+USB-C cables Vocals, podcast First studio condenser with 32-bit float USB
Rode NT1-A 2004 Mid-range 229 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 25 mV/Pa 5 137 88 dB 100 Ω 24/48V phantom 1" gold-sputtered 326 g Complete vocal kit SM6 shock, pop, XLR, DVD Vocals, acoustic Long-running bestseller
Rode NT2-A 2006 Mid-range 399 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 7 147 87 dB 200 Ω 24/48V phantom Dual 1" 860 g Pad (0/-5/-10), HPF (flat/40/80) SM6 shock, pop, pouch Vocals, instruments Body-mounted controls
Rode NT2000 2006 Mid-range 699 FET Condenser Continuously variable (omni to fig-8) 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 7 147 48V phantom HF1 dual 1" 730 g Variable pattern/HPF/pad dials Shock, pop Vocals, instruments Continuously variable controls
Rode NT5 (pair) 2003 Mid-range 429 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 12 mV/Pa 16 143 100 Ω 24/48V phantom 0.5" 101 g ea None RM5 clips, windshields, case Acoustic, overheads Matched pair
Rode NT55 (pair) 2007 Mid-range 799 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid/Omni (swappable capsules) 20 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 16 153 24/48V phantom SDC dual-capsule 125 g -10 dB pad, 80 Hz HPF Both capsules, windshields, case Acoustic, orchestra Interchangeable caps
Rode K2 2005 Mid-range 699 Tube Condenser Continuously variable (omni to fig-8) 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 10 162 Dedicated PSU HF1 dual 1" 760 g 6922 tube, variable pattern PSU, SM2 shock, flight case Vocals Variable-pattern tube
Rode NTK 2003 Mid-range 529 Tube Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 12 mV/Pa 12 158 Dedicated PSU HF1 1" 760 g 6922 tube PSU, case Vocals, acoustic Fixed-cardioid tube
Rode NT1000 2002 Mid-range 429 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 6 140 48V phantom HF1 1" 685 g None Stand mount Vocals, instruments Pure and simple LDC
Rode TF-5 (pair) 2017 Mid-range 799 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 17.7 mV/Pa 14 143 24/48V phantom HF7 externally biased 100 g ea None Stereo bar, windshields, wood box Classical recording Designed with Tony Faulkner
Rode M5 (pair) 2013 Mid-range 199 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 19 140 24/48V phantom 0.5" 80 g None RM5 clips, windshields Budget acoustic, overheads Matched within 1 dB
Rode Broadcaster 2003 Mid-range 499 FET Condenser (end-address) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 15.8 mV/Pa 7 142 48V phantom Large 640 g 75 Hz HPF, on-air LED Mount Broadcast voice-over Built-in on-air LED
Rode Procaster 2008 Mid-range 229 Dynamic Cardioid 75 Hz–18 kHz 1.6 mV/Pa 320 Ω None Moving coil 745 g Internal pop, shock Clip Podcast, broadcast Heavy broadcast dynamic
Rode PodMic USB 2023 Mid-range 199 Dynamic (hybrid XLR+USB) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 128 USB or XLR Moving coil On-board APHEX DSP, headphone out Stand mount Podcast Dual-output broadcast dynamic
Rode Stereo NT4 2002 Mid-range 529 FET Condenser SDC X-Y 2× cardioid (fixed 90°) 20 Hz–20 kHz 12 mV/Pa 16 143 48V phantom or 9V battery Dual capsule stereo 560 g Stereo single-body 5-pin XLR + 3.5 mm out Stereo recording Single-body stereo
Audio-Technica AT2020 2004 Mid-range 149 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 14.1 mV/Pa 20 144 74 dB 100 Ω 48V phantom 16 mm 345 g None Pivoting mount, case Home vocals Most popular budget LDC
Audio-Technica AT2035 2008 Mid-range 149 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 25 mV/Pa 12 148 82 dB 48V phantom 21 mm 403 g -10 dB pad, 80 Hz HPF AT8458 shock, pouch Vocals, instruments Upgrade over AT2020
Audio-Technica AT2050 2008 Mid-range 229 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 14.1 mV/Pa 17 149 77 dB 48V phantom Dual large 400 g -10 dB pad, HPF AT8458 shock Vocals, instruments Multi-pattern at budget
Audio-Technica AT4040 2003 Mid-range 449 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 25.1 mV/Pa 12 145 82 dB 48V phantom 21.4 mm gold 360 g -10 dB pad, 80 Hz HPF AT8449 shock, case Vocals, acoustic Transformerless
Audio-Technica AT4050 1995 Mid-range 699 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–18 kHz 15.8 mV/Pa 17 149 77 dB 48V phantom Dual 21.4 mm 510 g -10 dB pad, HPF AT8449 shock Vocals, VO, acoustic Go-to VO mic
Audio-Technica AT4053b 2009 Mid-range 599 FET Condenser SDC (modular) Hypercardioid (swappable) 20 Hz–20 kHz 15.8 mV/Pa 16 149 78 dB 48V phantom Small 125 g Interchangeable capsule Case Broadcast, film Modular pencil mic
Audio-Technica AT4051b 2009 Mid-range 549 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 14.1 mV/Pa 17 149 48V phantom Small 125 g Interchangeable capsule Case Acoustic, drum OH Interchangeable capsule
Audio-Technica AT4041 1997 Mid-range 319 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 12.6 mV/Pa 17 145 48V phantom Small 106 g None Clip Acoustic guitar, drum OH Fixed body
Audio-Technica AT4033a 1991 Mid-range 399 FET Condenser Cardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 25.1 mV/Pa 17 145 77 dB 48V phantom 21 mm 368 g -10 dB pad, HPF Shock Vocals AT's first LDC
Audio-Technica AT4047/SV 2001 Mid-range 699 FET Condenser (transformer-coupled) Cardioid 20 Hz–18 kHz 17.7 mV/Pa 9 149 85 dB 48V phantom 21.4 mm dual 420 g -10 dB pad Shock, case Vocals Emulates vintage FET 47
Audio-Technica AT4047 MP 2016 Mid-range 799 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–18 kHz 17.7 mV/Pa 14 149 48V phantom 21.4 mm dual 496 g -10 dB pad Shock, case Vocals Multi-pattern AT4047
Audio-Technica AT5045 2015 Mid-range 599 FET Condenser (side-address stick) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 17.7 mV/Pa 5 149 89 dB 48V phantom Large rectangular (17x46 mm) 216 g None Clip Overheads, piano, acoustic Stick-shape instrument condenser
Audio-Technica AT4081 2011 Mid-range 699 Active Ribbon (pencil) Figure-8 30 Hz–18 kHz 3.2 mV/Pa 150 48V phantom Ribbon 108 g Active electronics Clip Guitar cabs, strings Active ribbon pencil
Audio-Technica BP40 2016 Mid-range 349 Dynamic (hypercardioid LDD) Hypercardioid 50 Hz–16 kHz 3.9 mV/Pa 450 Ω None Large dynamic 631 g 100 Hz HPF AT8483 mount Broadcast/podcast SM7B competitor
Audio-Technica AE2500 2003 Mid-range 699 Dual-element (dynamic + condenser) Cardioid (both) 30 Hz–17 kHz 148 48V (condenser only) Dual 606 g Single-point dynamic+condenser capture Mount Kick drum Unique dual-element design
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro 2016 Mid-range 199 FET Condenser (back-electret) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 17 mV/Pa 9 142 85 dB 48V phantom 17 mm 310 g Pad (0/-6/-12), HPF (80/160) Shock (opt), pouch Home vocals/podcast Affordable Austrian LDC
Lewitt LCT 440 Pure 2017 Mid-range 299 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 38 mV/Pa 7 140 87 dB 48V phantom 1" 310 g None (pure signal path) Shock, pop, windscreen Vocals, VO High-sensitivity simple LDC
Lewitt LCT 540 Subzero 2017 Mid-range 749 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 41 mV/Pa 4 132 92 dB 48V phantom 1" 405 g Ultra-low noise Shock, pop, case Vocals (sensitive) Claims 'no self-noise'
Lewitt MTP 940 CM 2018 Mid-range 499 Condenser (handheld) Cardioid/Supercardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 5 mV/Pa 145 48V phantom Small Switchable pattern, pad Case Live/studio vocal Hybrid handheld condenser
Aston Origin 2015 Mid-range 299 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 23.7 mV/Pa 18 138 48V phantom 1" gold evaporated 585 g -10 dB pad, 80 Hz HPF Built-in pop, spring-mount Vocals, instruments No shock mount needed
Aston Spirit 2015 Mid-range 449 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 23.7 mV/Pa 14 138 48V phantom 1" gold 585 g -10 dB pad, 80 Hz HPF Built-in pop Vocals, instruments Transformer-coupled multi-pattern
Aston Stealth 2018 Mid-range 399 Active Dynamic Cardioid 30 Hz–16 kHz 5 mV/Pa (active) 140 48V phantom Moving coil 685 g 4 voice modes (2 vocal, guitar, dark) Built-in swivel Broadcast, guitar cabs Built-in Cloudlifter
Aston Element 2019 Mid-range 299 Active hybrid Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 48 mV/Pa 14 127 48V phantom Ribbon-size capsule Very hot output Shock, pop Vocals Crowd-designed hybrid
Aston Starlight 2017 Mid-range 499 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 15.3 mV/Pa 18 140 48V phantom 20 mm Pad (-10/-20), Vintage/Modern/Hybrid voice, built-in laser Clip, windscreen Acoustic, overheads First laser-targeted mic
sE Electronics sE8 (pair) 2016 Mid-range 499 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid (+ optional omni) 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 13 159 48V phantom 0.5" hand-crafted 130 g -10/-20 pad, 80/160 HPF Flight case Overheads, acoustic Hand-crafted pair
sE Electronics sE2200 2016 Mid-range 299 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 10 155 48V phantom 1" hand-crafted 560 g -10/-20 pad, 80/160 HPF Shock, case Vocals, instruments Transformerless Class A
sE Electronics sE2300 2020 Mid-range 399 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 9 165 48V phantom 1" dual-backplate 735 g -10/-20 pad, 80/160 HPF Shock Vocals, multi-pattern use Multi-pattern sE2200
sE Electronics X1 S 2017 Mid-range 199 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 30 mV/Pa 9 160 48V phantom 1" 450 g -10/-20 pad, 80/160 HPF Shock Vocals, podcast Budget bestseller
sE Electronics X1 R 2017 Mid-range 299 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 20 Hz–16 kHz 1.5 mV/Pa 135 200 Ω None Aluminum ribbon 450 g None Shock Guitar cabs, brass Entry ribbon in X1 body
sE Electronics T2 2014 Mid-range 599 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) 9 positions 20 Hz–20 kHz 36 mV/Pa 9 145 48V phantom Titanium dual 1" 730 g 60/120 Hz HPF, -10/-20 pad Shock, case Vocals, multi-pattern Titanium capsule rarity
sE Electronics Voodoo VR1 2014 Mid-range 599 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 20 Hz–18 kHz 1.9 mV/Pa 135 None Ribbon Extended HF Case Guitar cabs, brass Extended HF passive ribbon
sE Electronics Voodoo VR2 2013 Mid-range 799 Active Ribbon Figure-8 20 Hz–18 kHz 7 mV/Pa 18 135 48V phantom Ribbon 640 g Hot output Case Guitar cabs, VO Active version of VR1
sE Electronics DynaCaster DCM 8 2022 Mid-range 299 Active Dynamic Supercardioid 20 Hz–19 kHz 30 mV/Pa 135 48V (active) Moving coil 540 g Built-in +30 dB active preamp, vintage/modern voicing Mount Broadcast, podcast Dynamic with built-in Cloudlifter
MXL V67i 2010 Mid-range 229 FET Condenser (dual-capsule) Cardioid (warm + bright) 30 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 20 130 48V phantom Two 32 mm in one body 1000 g Switchable capsule Shock Vocals Two tones in one mic
MXL 2003A 2008 Mid-range 249 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 17 142 48V phantom 32 mm gold 520 g None Shock, pop, case Vocals, instruments Transformerless
MXL 4000 2011 Mid-range 499 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 19 mV/Pa 11 150 48V phantom 32 mm gold 720 g -10 dB pad, 150 Hz HPF Shock Vocals, multi-pattern Multi-pattern LDC
MXL R144 2008 Mid-range 149 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 20 Hz–17 kHz 1.56 mV/Pa 130 250 Ω None Aluminum 566 g None Clip, case Guitar cabs, brass Budget ribbon workhorse
MXL R77 2010 Mid-range 499 Passive Ribbon (classic stage) Figure-8 20 Hz–18 kHz 1.6 mV/Pa 130 None 1.8 µm aluminum 1590 g None Wood case, shock Guitar cabs, vocals RCA 77-DX styling
MXL Revelation (Tube) 2010 Mid-range 799 Tube Condenser Continuously variable 20 Hz–20 kHz 22 mV/Pa 17 140 Dedicated PSU 32 mm gold Mullard 12AT7, variable pattern PSU, shock, flight case Vocals Variable pattern tube
MXL DX-2 2012 Mid-range 199 Dual Dynamic Cardioid 30 Hz–18 kHz None Dual element w/ blend knob Two-mic cab sound in one body Clip Guitar cabs Unique blended dual-dynamic
MXL BCD-1 2013 Mid-range 229 Dynamic Cardioid 40 Hz–15 kHz 2.2 mV/Pa 250 Ω None Moving coil 770 g Internal shock Swivel mount Broadcast, podcast SM7B alternative
Avantone CV-12 2006 Mid-range 799 Tube Condenser (multi-pattern) 9 positions 25 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 17 136 Dedicated PSU K67-style 32 mm GE NOS 12AT7WA tube PSU, shock, flight case Vocals C12-inspired
Avantone CV-28 2013 Mid-range 499 Tube Condenser SDC Cardioid/Omni/Fig-8 (swappable) 30 Hz–20 kHz 14 mV/Pa 20 130 Dedicated PSU Small 420 g 6AK5 tube PSU, case Acoustic, overheads Tube pencil mic
Avantone CK-40 2008 Mid-range 499 FET Condenser (stereo LDC) X-Y cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 17 136 48V phantom Dual LDC 5-pin XLR Case Stereo recording Single-body stereo LDC
Avantone CR-14 2011 Mid-range 349 Passive Ribbon (dual) Figure-8 30 Hz–17 kHz 2 mV/Pa 136 None Twin 2.5 µm ribbons 440 g None Case Guitar cabs, brass Twin-ribbon design
Avantone CK-6 Plus 2013 Mid-range 349 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 14 148 48V phantom K67-style gold -10 dB pad, 80 Hz HPF Shock Vocals U 87-style clone
Avantone CK-7 2015 Mid-range 599 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 21 mV/Pa 12 148 48V phantom 32 mm dual -10 dB pad, HPF Shock Vocals Flagship Avantone FET
Heil PR 40 2004 Mid-range 349 Dynamic (end-address) Cardioid 28 Hz–18 kHz 2 mV/Pa 148 600 Ω None 1.5" aluminum 430 g Wide range for dynamic Case, clip Broadcast, podcast Broadcast podcast standard
Heil PR 30 2005 Mid-range 279 Dynamic Cardioid 40 Hz–18 kHz 147 None 1.5" 392 g None Clip Guitar cabs, vocals Rock/broadcast dynamic
Heil PR 30B 2013 Mid-range 299 Dynamic Cardioid 40 Hz–18 kHz 147 None 1.5" 392 g Updated mesh, -10 dB presence Clip Guitar cabs, vocals Black version
Heil PR 22 2006 Mid-range 199 Dynamic Cardioid 50 Hz–18 kHz 148 None 1.25" None Clip Live vocals, studio Handheld dynamic
Heil PR 781 2011 Mid-range 269 Dynamic Cardioid 28 Hz–18 kHz 140 None Large None Mount Ham radio, broadcast Voice specialist
Heil Fin 2012 Mid-range 249 Dynamic Cardioid 60 Hz–17 kHz 140 None Moving coil LED-lit grille Clip Stage vocal Retro fin-shape w/ LEDs
Cloud JRS-34 2011 Mid-range 749 Passive Ribbon (large) Figure-8 30 Hz–18 kHz 2.7 mV/Pa 135 300 Ω None 2.5 µm aluminum, 48 mm long 1300 g None Case Guitar cabs, strings Designed by Stephen Sank
Samson CL7a 2012 Mid-range 199 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 17 147 48V phantom 19 mm 499 g None Wood case Vocals Updated CL7
Samson CL8a 2012 Mid-range 249 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 19 mV/Pa 18 149 48V phantom Dual 19 mm gold 540 g -10 dB pad, 100 Hz HPF Wood case Vocals Multi-pattern budget
Samson VR88 2014 Mid-range 499 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–18 kHz 1.2 mV/Pa 130 200 Ω None Aluminum 1360 g None Wood flight case, shock Guitar cabs, brass Vintage-style large ribbon
CAD E100S 2014 Mid-range 599 FET Condenser Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 38 mV/Pa 3.7 143 90 dB 48V phantom 1.1" -10/-20 pad, 100 Hz HPF Shock Vocals, instruments Lowest self-noise in class
CAD E100SX 2014 Mid-range 699 FET Condenser Supercardioid 10 Hz–20 kHz 38 mV/Pa 3.7 143 48V phantom 1.1" Extended low end Shock Vocals Extended LF version
CAD E200 2005 Mid-range 499 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 13 mV/Pa 16 143 48V phantom Dual 1.1" Multi-pattern Shock Vocals, instruments Multi-pattern LDC
CAD M179 2006 Mid-range 299 FET Condenser Continuously variable 10 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 18 143 48V phantom 1.26" -20 dB pad, 100 Hz HPF Shock Vocals, instruments Continuously variable pattern
CAD M9 (Tube) 2006 Mid-range 499 Tube Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–18 kHz 14 mV/Pa 16 130 Dedicated PSU 1.1" 12AX7A tube PSU, shock, case Vocals Budget tube LDC
CAD Equitek E70 (pair) 2012 Mid-range 499 FET Condenser (interchangeable) Cardioid/Omni 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 8 144 48V phantom Small Servo-head design Both caps, case Acoustic, overheads Swappable capsule SDC
CAD Trion 8000 2008 Mid-range 499 Tube Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 17 mV/Pa 17 138 Dedicated PSU Dual 1.26" 12AX7 tube PSU, shock, flight case Vocals Multi-pattern tube
Slate Digital ML-1 2016 Mid-range 799 Modeling Condenser Cardioid (HW) + modeled 20 Hz–20 kHz 40 mV/Pa 9 142 48V phantom Low-noise LDC VMS modeling (emulates U47, C12, 251) VMS system required for full use Modeling vocals Virtual Microphone System
Slate Digital ML-2 2017 Mid-range 499 Modeling Dynamic Cardioid (HW) + modeled 20 Hz–20 kHz 28 mV/Pa 137 48V phantom Small dynamic Models SM57/MD421/RE20/ribbons via VMS VMS plugin Modeling guitar cabs, drums Modeling dynamic
Shure SM57 1965 Budget 99 Dynamic Cardioid 40 Hz–15 kHz 1.6 mV/Pa 150 150 Ω None Small (Unidyne III) 284 g None Clip, bag Instruments, snare, guitar Best-selling instrument mic in history
Shure SM58 1966 Budget 99 Dynamic Cardioid 50 Hz–15 kHz 1.88 mV/Pa 150 150 Ω None Small (Unidyne III) 330 g Integrated pop filter Clip, bag Live and studio vocals Best-selling vocal mic in history
Shure SM48 1988 Budget 50 Dynamic Cardioid 55 Hz–14 kHz 150 None Small None Clip, bag Stage/studio vocal budget Budget SM58 alternative
Shure SM86 1998 Budget 149 Condenser (handheld) Cardioid 50 Hz–18 kHz 11-52V phantom Small None Clip Live vocals (condenser) Handheld condenser
Shure PGA48 2013 Budget 39 Dynamic Cardioid 70 Hz–15 kHz None Small None Clip Speech, karaoke Entry PGA
Shure PGA58 2013 Budget 59 Dynamic Cardioid 50 Hz–16 kHz None Small None Clip Vocals Entry vocal
Shure PGA81 2013 Budget 99 Condenser Cardioid 40 Hz–18 kHz 11-52V phantom Small None Clip Acoustic, overheads Entry instrument
Behringer B-1 2005 Budget 100 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 148 48V phantom 1" gold-sputtered Low-cut, -10 dB pad Shock, case Home studio vocals Budget U 87 clone
Behringer B-2 Pro 2005 Budget 149 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 17 138 77 dB 100 Ω 48V phantom Dual 1" 150 Hz low-cut, 10 dB pad Shock, case Vocals, instruments Multi-pattern at budget
Behringer C-1 2005 Budget 56 FET Condenser Cardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz 136 48V phantom 16 mm None Mount Home vocal Entry condenser
Behringer C-3 2005 Budget 79 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 20 Hz–20 kHz 48V phantom Dual large Low-cut, -10 pad Case Home studio Multi-pattern budget
Behringer B-5 2010 Budget 79 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid/Omni (swappable) 20 Hz–20 kHz 48V phantom Small Interchangeable capsules Caps, case Acoustic, OH Budget SDC with 2 caps
Behringer B-906 2011 Budget 59 Dynamic Supercardioid 50 Hz–18 kHz None Moving coil Switchable filters Clip Guitar cabs, brass Switchable tone
MXL 770 2005 Budget 99 FET Condenser Cardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 18 137 74 dB 150 Ω 48V phantom 22 mm HPF, -10 dB pad Shock, case Home vocals (bright) Bestselling budget LDC
MXL 990 2001 Budget 99 FET Condenser Cardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 20 130 48V phantom Large None Shock, case Vocals, instruments Champagne finish classic
MXL V67G 2002 Budget 99 FET Condenser Cardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 20 130 48V phantom Large Vintage voicing Shock Warm vocals Green/gold budget classic
Samson C01 2005 Budget 79 FET Condenser Hypercardioid 40 Hz–18 kHz 48V phantom 19 mm None Clip Home vocals, OH Entry LDC
Samson C02 (pair) 2005 Budget 129 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz 10 mV/Pa 22 134 200 Ω 48V phantom 12 mm Matched pair Clips, case Stereo overhead Matched pair SDC
Samson C03 2007 Budget 99 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 40 Hz–18 kHz 48V phantom Large Multi-pattern Case Home studio Budget multi-pattern
Samson Q7 2008 Budget 79 Dynamic Supercardioid (neodymium) 80 Hz–12 kHz None Small None Clip Live vocals Budget live dynamic
Samson Q8x 2017 Budget 139 Dynamic Supercardioid 50 Hz–16 kHz 2.5 mV/Pa 150 300 Ω None Neodymium Pneumatic shock mount Clip Live vocals Pro live vocal budget
Audio-Technica PRO 25ax 2010 Budget 149 Dynamic Hypercardioid 30 Hz–15 kHz None Large None Clip Kick drum, bass amp Budget kick mic
AKG P120 2013 Budget 99 FET Condenser (back-electret) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 24 mV/Pa 150 48V phantom 2/3" back electret Bass-cut, -20 dB pad Clip Home vocals All-metal budget LDC
AKG P170 2013 Budget 99 FET Condenser SDC Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 48V phantom Small true condenser -20 dB pad Clip Acoustic, drum OH Budget SDC
AKG P5 2013 Budget 99 Dynamic Supercardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz None Small None Clip Live vocals Live vocal dynamic
Rode M1 2012 Budget 99 Dynamic Cardioid (tight) 75 Hz–18 kHz None Neodymium 10-year warranty Clip Live vocals Entry Rode dynamic
Rode NT-USB Mini 2020 Budget 99 FET Condenser (USB) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz USB Small Built-in pop, magnetic stand Magnetic stand Podcast, home Best-in-class USB budget
sE Electronics X1 A 2017 Budget 99 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 160 48V phantom 1" hand-crafted -10 dB pad, HPF Clip Home vocals Budget hand-crafted LDC
sE Electronics V7 2016 Budget 99 Dynamic Supercardioid 40 Hz–19 kHz None Aluminum voice coil None Clip Live vocals Premium budget dynamic
CAD GXL2400 2002 Budget 99 FET Condenser Cardioid 30 Hz–20 kHz 20 130 75 Ω 48V phantom Large None Shock Home vocals Long-running budget LDC
CAD GXL3000 2008 Budget 149 FET Condenser (multi-pattern) Omni/Card/Fig-8 35 Hz–20 kHz 20 135 200 Ω 48V phantom 1" center-terminated 100 Hz HPF, pad Shock Home studio Budget multi-pattern
Sterling ST51 2010 Budget 99 FET Condenser (Class A) Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 30 mV/Pa 48V phantom 6-micron Mylar Transformer-coupled Shock Home vocals Guitar Center house brand
Sterling ST55 2010 Budget 149 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 48V phantom 3-micron Mylar None Shock Home vocals Budget LDC
Apex 205 (Ribbon) 2008 Budget 129 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–18 kHz None Pure aluminum ribbon None Case Guitar cabs, brass AEA R84-inspired
Apex 210B (Ribbon) 2010 Budget 149 Passive Ribbon Asymmetric Fig-8 30 Hz–18 kHz -55 dBV/Pa 165 70 dB None 2µm x 50 mm x 5 mm aluminum 80x68 mm 870 g None Case Guitar cabs, brass Budget large ribbon
Apex 435B 2010 Budget 129 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 48V phantom Large None Clip Live/studio Anodized brass body
Nady SCM-900 2008 Budget 79 FET Condenser Cardioid 30 Hz–16 kHz 12 mV/Pa 125 76 dB <200 Ω 48V phantom (<3mA) 1" -6 dB @ 100 Hz low-cut Shock Home vocals Budget LDC
Nady RSM-2 (Ribbon) 2010 Budget 149 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–18 kHz None Aluminum None Case Vocals, instruments, amps Budget ribbon
Nady RSM-5 (Ribbon) 2011 Budget 129 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 30 Hz–16 kHz 135 None 2 µm aluminum None Case Amp cabs, vocals, drums Budget ribbon
Fifine K669B 2019 Budget 35 USB Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz USB Small None Tripod Budget streaming Ubiquitous budget USB
Fifine K688 2021 Budget 89 Dynamic (XLR+USB) Cardioid 50 Hz–16 kHz 130 USB or 48V Moving coil Headphone monitor, gain, mute Boom arm bundle Budget broadcast podcast SM7B competitor on budget
Pyle PDMIC58 2013 Budget 13 Dynamic Cardioid 50 Hz–15 kHz 600 Ω None Small Built-in pop filter 15 ft XLR cable Ultra-budget vocal SM58 clone
Pyle PDMIC78 2014 Budget 18 Dynamic Cardioid 50 Hz–15 kHz None Small None Cable Ultra-budget instrument SM57 clone
Neewer NW-700 2013 Budget 20 Electret Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–16 kHz 48V phantom Electret None Kit bundle typical Budget home Amazon bundle staple
Neewer NW-800 2014 Budget 25 Electret Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–16 kHz 48V phantom Electret None Kit bundle Budget home Amazon bundle staple
Alctron MC001 2008 Budget 99 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -36 dB 20 125 70 dB 200 Ω 48V phantom 32 mm gold-sputtered -6 dB @ 100 Hz low-cut Shock Home vocals Budget Chinese LDC
Alctron T11 (Ribbon) 2010 Budget 149 Passive Ribbon Figure-8 None Ribbon None Case Guitar cabs, brass Budget ribbon
Marantz MPM-1000 2013 Budget 69 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -38 dB 17 136 200 Ω 48V phantom 18 mm pure aluminum plated None Desk stand, cable Podcast Budget podcast condenser
Marantz MPM-2000 2014 Budget 99 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 48V phantom Large None Shock, pop, case Podcast, home Mid-budget LDC
Marantz MPM-3000 2015 Budget 149 FET Condenser Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -36 dB 13 138 100 Ω 48V phantom 34 mm gold-plated None Integrated pop/shock, case Home studio Low-noise budget LDC
Audio-Technica BP350ST-UB 2026 Premium 799 Condenser (MS boundary) Cardioid + Fig-8 (MS: wide stereo / narrow stereo / discrete M-S) 48V phantom (via AT8547 module) Boundary + short capsule Low-profile boundary + 5" gooseneck clip-on 80 Hz HPF, MS/wide/narrow output modes, TA5F to dual-XLR3-M 36 cm cable AT8547 power module, dual mount options, stereo breakout cable Broadcast tabletop/desk pickup, sports/field production, on-set boundary Announced NAB Show Apr 15-16, 2026; MS stereo condenser boundary
