Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Mic $70 (Was $129.99)
There are great reasons you’ll find the Blue Microphones Yeti USB microphone in front of many streamers and podcasters: it’s simple to use, versatile, delivers great sound, and costs less than even a D-list cover band’s touring budget. With three separate condenser capsules and four selectable polar patterns, its 16-bit/48kHz analog-to-digital converter can pick up whatever you need: just yourself, both sides of an expressive debate, some ambiance during a musical performance, etc. And zero-latency headphones monitoring, input gain control, and a mute switch help keep things sounding good (keeping the conversation on track, however, is up to you). Or, for $129.99 (was $169.99) you can step up to the 24-bit resolution and LED metering of the flagship Yeti X.
Audio-Technica Condenser Microphone, Black (AT2035) $99.99 (Was $149.99)
When a natural response is critical, a large diaphragm cardioid condenser delivers smooth, low-noise handling of high-SPL performance with wide dynamic range. Great for everything from voiceovers to the most wailing vocal, this A-T mic can handle breathy to bombastic and everything in between with no plosives. A custom shock mount and switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad help you cement and sculpt the result. It is an XLR mic, however, so you’ll need some sort of interface.
Elgato Wave:1 Premium USB Condenser Mic $48 (Was $99.99)
A compact 24-bit/48 kHz USB condenser with built-in Clipguard technology, the Wave:1 offers a tight cardioid polar pattern for folks who just need to capture their own voice/thoughts/lush details with no distortion. An added bonus is integration with Elgato’s Wave Link software, which is a software mixer that lets you fine-tune tone and work in up to eight digital sources, making this a great mic for a solo podcaster/livestreamer.
Logitech for Creators Blue Bluebird XLR Mic $249.99 ($299.99)Logitech for Creators Blue Blackout Spark SL XLR Mic $159.99 (Was $199.99)Logitech for Creators Blue Ember XLR Condensor Mic $84.99 (Was $99.99)Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti Nano Premium USB Mic $69.99 (Was $99.99)Logitech for Creators Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic $39.99 (Was $49.99)
Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Mic $59 (Was $99)Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Mic $59.99 (Was $149)
Razer Seiren Mini USB Streaming Mic $39.99 (Was $49.99)Razer Seiren V2 X USB Mic $69.49 (Was $99.99)Razer Seiren BT: Bluetooth Mic Lavalier Clip-On Lapel Omnidirectional for Mobile Streaming $79.99 (Was $99.99)
