{"id":233099,"date":"2021-04-22T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-04-22T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T13:00:00","slug":"the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#The 8 Best USB Microphones \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a367ead46a08\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#What_to_Look_for_in_a_USB_Microphone\" >What to Look for in a USB Microphone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Best_Overall_Blue_Yeti\" >Best Overall: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Blue_Yeti\" >Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Best_Mid-Range_Pick_Blue_Snowball\" >Best Mid-Range Pick: Blue Snowball<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Blue_Snowball\" >Blue Snowball<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Best_Budget_Option_Fifine_K669B\" >Best Budget Option: Fifine K669B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Fifine_K669B\" >Fifine K669B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Best_Premium_Microphone_Audio-Technica_AT2020USB\" >Best Premium Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020USB+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Best_Ultra-Premium_Blue_Yeti_Pro\" >Best Ultra-Premium: Blue Yeti Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Blue_Yeti_Pro\" >Blue Yeti Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Small_and_Powerful_Razer_Seiren_X\" >Small and Powerful: Razer Seiren X<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Razer_Seiren_X\" >Razer Seiren X<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Best_for_Streamers_Elgato_Wave_3\" >Best for Streamers: Elgato Wave 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-8-best-usb-microphones-review-geek\/#Versatile_Audio-Technica_AT2005USB\" >Versatile: Audio-Technica AT2005USB<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The 8 Best USB Microphones \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/e7e44edc-4.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Razer Seiren X, Blue Yeti, and Audio-Technica 2005USB against purple backdrop\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Razer, Yeti, Audio-Technica\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Razer, Yeti, Audio-Technica<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finally getting tired of the subpar sound from your webcam mic? For professional recordings, it\u2019s already a no-go, but even for video calls, webcam audio is <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly hot trash. Fortunately, USB mics can deliver some solid audio quality at reasonable prices, along with a simple setup process\u2014so let\u2019s look at the best around.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_for_in_a_USB_Microphone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_whattolookfor\">What to Look for in a USB Microphone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a decent amount of stuff to consider when looking at a microphone, whether those are cold-hard specs or the physical design of the product itself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Audio Quality:\u00a0<\/strong>There\u2019s little point in picking up a microphone if it\u2019s going to sound awful. The issue is it\u2019s hard to gather how good a mic sounds just from the product listing. Looking at the specs sheet can help a little, but it\u2019s not 100% reliable even if you know everything about how microphones function. This is where reviewers can come in handy; looking up a couple of sound tests online is your best bet for getting a taste of how a microphone sounds. And all the microphones on this list offer quality that matches their price tags of course.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sampling Rate and Bit Depth:\u00a0<\/strong>This is more important if you\u2019re trying to do professional recordings with your microphone. The sampling rate and bit depth both have to do with how much data is being sent by the microphone, which doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re just joining voice calls. The standard rate and depth are 44.1 kHz and 16-bit, respectively (commonly called \u201cCD Quality\u201d). Anything higher is called \u201chigh-definition audio,\u201d so if you\u2019re planning on doing professional recordings, it\u2019s worth looking out for mics with a higher sampling rate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern:\u00a0<\/strong>You can think of a polar pattern as the area around a microphone where it will gather sound. There are a few pickup patterns out there, with the most popular being \u201ccardioid.\u201d This pattern focuses on picking up sound directly in front of the microphone, which can also help eliminate background noise. Other popular patterns are stereo (which uses the left and right channels for a more immersive sound), omnidirectional (which gathers sound from every direction), and bidirectional (picks up sound from in front and behind the microphone). Some mics also have settings to let you switch between these patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-Device Controls:\u00a0<\/strong>Many microphones will have dials or buttons to adjust certain things. It\u2019s a useful feature to be able to mute the microphone or adjust the gain (volume, basically) on the fly without having to mess with any software. Many mics will also include zero-latency headphone monitor jacks, which are useful if you want to, for example, hear your audio live while recording a voiceover.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Software:\u00a0<\/strong>Speaking of, the software of a microphone is important to be aware of. Microphone software can range from a versatile, feature-packed tool to a place where you just change the gain of your microphone. Usually, the former is preferable, but not every microphone needs a complex software suite, so we\u2019ll go into detail on how each software manages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Overall_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_bestoverall\">Best Overall: Blue Yeti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77747 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/f3ccdd27-2.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Yeti microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Blue\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Blue<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Yeti is a well-known name in the world of microphones, but it\u2019s a safe call for voice calls, streaming, and voiceovers. For features, the Yeti keeps things simple yet practical; there\u2019s a dial for adjusting volume through the zero-latency headphone jack, a mute button, and a switch for adjusting the polar pattern (it supports omnidirectional, cardioid, bidirectional, and stereo).<\/p>\n<p>It uses a sampling rate of 16-bit, 48 kHz, which is adjustable through Blue\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluemic.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Fsherpa%2F&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">Sherpa software<\/a>, alongside the gain. The simple mic stand the Yeti comes with is fine for setting it up, but Blue also offers a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Compass-Premium-Tube-Style-Broadcast\/dp\/B078MLBGRM\/ref=?tag=reviewgeek-20\">dedicated boom arm mic<\/a> if you need more movement (and most third-party arms will support the Yeti as well). Thanks to a combination of smart features, an elegant design, and good support\u00a0among the accessory market, the Yeti is an easy choice to make.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s not where the Yeti\u2019s legacy ends, as there are a couple of other microphones under the Yeti label that, while similar to the original, offer some unique features. First up is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Nano<\/a>, the Yeti\u2019s smaller follow-up that still delivers similarly great audio\u2014in fact, it even has a higher bit depth at 24-bit.\u00a0 Besides that, the specs are extremely similar, though the Nano only supporting cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns.<br \/>\n Second is the Yeti X, which is an upgraded version of the standard Yeti that offers better specs and audio, alongside a more versatile dial that can now adjust the gain. It\u2019s a worthy upgrade if you already have a Yeti, or want something with some more features.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Overall<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Blue Yeti\" aria-label=\"Shop for Blue Yeti\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00N1YPXW2?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Yeti\"><\/span>Blue Yeti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">A well-garnered microphone that balances price, features, and quality excellently. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Mid-Range_Pick_Blue_Snowball\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_bestmidrange\">Best Mid-Range Pick: Blue Snowball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77748 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/156005c5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Snowball microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Blue\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Blue<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If\u00a0the Yeti clan is out of your price range, then Blue still offers an excellent substitute\u2014the Snowball. The Blue Snowball is an oddly shaped microphone that still delivers some great audio quality. With a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and bit depth of 16-bit, the microphone does a good job for the money. You still have a couple of polar patterns to switch between, namely cardioid and omnidirectional, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluemic.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Fsherpa%2F&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">Blue Sherpa<\/a> still controls your microphone gain. There are no on-device controls to speak of, nor is there a headphone jack, but considering the more casual approach to this microphone those are understandable.<\/p>\n<p>And if the Snowball is still out of your price range, then the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid\/dp\/B014PYGTUQ\/ref=s?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Snowball iCE<\/a> lowers the price even further. This microphone is only capable of using the cardioid polar pattern and cuts down the number of condenser capsules (which, put basically, is the tech inside the microphone that actually records audio) from two to one. This does decrease audio quality overall, but the iCE still sounds fine and is more than enough for video calls.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Mid-Range Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Blue Snowball\" aria-label=\"Shop for Blue Snowball\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B002OO18NS?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Snowball\"><\/span>Blue Snowball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Another option from Blue that offers some solid audio quality for a lower price. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Budget_Option_Fifine_K669B\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_bestbudget\">Best Budget Option: Fifine K669B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77749 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/799bad5a-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fifine K669B microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Fifine\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Fifine<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Considering how inexpensive this microphone is, it still delivers an impressive level of audio quality. The K669B is a basic microphone though; there\u2019s no software, no headphone jack, and it only supports the cardioid polar pattern. The mic still sounds good though, it has a gain dial on the front, and it records at 16-bit, 48 kHz. If you don\u2019t need anything fancy, the K669B is good enough for most audio purposes\u2014but it will disappoint if you try to use it for anything professional. Just turn off your fan when using it, because most reviewers cite it as being pretty sensitive to background noise.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Budget Option<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Fifine K669B\" aria-label=\"Shop for Fifine K669B\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XCKGLTP?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fifine_K669B\"><\/span>Fifine K669B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">An inexpensive mic that, while sensitive to background noise, still lives up to the price tag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Premium_Microphone_Audio-Technica_AT2020USB\"><\/span>Best Premium Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020USB+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77751 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/032b2cc9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Audio-Technica\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Audio-Technica<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Forget fancy features and software, if you just want great audio quality, the AT2020USB+ has it. Audio-Technica makes some of the best microphones around, and the\u00a0AT2020USB+ is a shining example of that. It records at 16-bit, 48 kHz and has two dials on the bottom; one for mixing audio from the mic and computer, and the other for headphone output volume through the zero-latency jack. It\u2019s limited to the cardioid pattern, which is unfortunate, but if you\u2019re just doing voice recordings that shouldn\u2019t be an issue\u00a0\u2014you\u2019d want to use cardioid for that either way.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to do professional recordings but aren\u2019t quite ready to make the jump to XLR, then the AT2020USB+ is a nice middle ground.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Ultra-Premium_Blue_Yeti_Pro\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_bestultrapremium\">Best Ultra-Premium: Blue Yeti Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/d0096ec6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Yeti Pro microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Blue\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Blue<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We have one more stop to make in the Blue realm, this time with the Blue Yeti Pro. While it is technically a part of the standard Yeti family, the Pro offers a lot more upgrades than even the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/23082\/blue-yeti-x-microphone-review-return-of-the-king\/\">Yeti\u00a0X in terms of quality\u2014for a much higher price. It records at a max of 192 kHz, 24-bit (adjustable through Blue Sherpa), and can be switched between cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, and stereo polar patterns. It also keeps the headphone output volume dial, zero-latency jack, and mute button of the standard Yeti.<\/p>\n<p>But the most interesting feature of the Yeti Pro is it\u2019s not solely a USB microphone\u2014it also includes an XLR port. XLR is an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/404747\/what-is-an-xlr-microphone-and-why-do-i-want-one\/\">alternative connector<\/a> for microphones capable of transferring higher-quality audio signals, which makes it preferable for professional recordings. It does have some drawbacks, however. It\u2019s\u00a0more complicated\u00a0and requires an audio interface to work. This feature makes the Yeti Pro a smart choice if you think you\u2019ll want to switch to XLR in the future with the simplicity of USB to start.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Ultra-Premium<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Blue Yeti Pro\" aria-label=\"Shop for Blue Yeti Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004L9KLT6?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Yeti_Pro\"><\/span>Blue Yeti Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Another mic from Blue which offers high-quality audio and a choice between USB and XLR connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small_and_Powerful_Razer_Seiren_X\"><\/span>Small and Powerful: Razer Seiren X<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fe5df232-1.jpg\" alt=\"Razer Seiren X Microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Razer\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Razer<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with Razer, then it\u2019s no surprise that all its microphone released over the years are marketed as \u201cgaming microphones.\u201d However, that shouldn\u2019t dissuade you from the Seiren X, because at the end of the day, it\u2019s a great microphone in a sleek and compact package. There\u2019s been a lot of these <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/47538\/6-excellent-usb-microphones-small-enough-to-toss-in-your-laptop-bag\/\">smaller microphones released over the past few years, mostly targeted at streamers, and the Seiren X makes a compelling case for itself.<\/p>\n<p>The Seiren X records at 48 kHz, 16-bit which can be adjusted alongside the gain in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Fsynapse-3&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">Razer Synapse<\/a>. The most unique part of the Seiren X is the polar pattern it uses: Super Cardioid\u2014an even more focused version of standard cardioid. This helps eliminate background noise, which is something a lot of other USB microphones struggle with. It also features a zero-latency jack, a dial for adjusting the volume, and a mute button.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Razer-Seiren-Streaming-Microphone-Built\/dp\/B07XB39R7B?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Seiren Emote<\/a>, which is extremely similar to the X but uses the \u201cHyper Cardioid\u201d polar pattern, which is even more focused than Super. It also has an LED panel on the front of the microphone that can display small images and animations. This is mostly a fun alternative to the Seiren X than an upgrade per se, although you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking the latter as the Emote is nearly twice as expensive as the X.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nSmall and Powerful<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Razer Seiren X\" aria-label=\"Shop for Razer Seiren X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B075HCLMYP?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Razer_Seiren_X\"><\/span>Razer Seiren X<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">A sleek and compact microphone that uses a unique polar pattern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_for_Streamers_Elgato_Wave_3\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_bestforstreamers\">Best for Streamers: Elgato Wave 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77759 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8cda81fc.jpg\" alt=\"Elgato Wave 3 microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Elgato\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Elgato<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While any of the microphones we\u2019ve listed so far would make for competent streaming microphones, the Wave 3 is a special case. Elgato is well-known for making some of the best streaming peripherals you can buy, and the Wave 3 is no different. \u00a0In terms of hardware, it\u2019s a pretty solid offering; compact form factor, a sampling rate of 24-bit, 96 kHz, cardioid polar pattern, and a versatile dial that can adjust gain and headphone output volume. (There\u2019s also a zero-latency jack.) There\u2019s also a dedicated mute button located on the top of the mic.<\/p>\n<p>But the software is where things get more interesting. Through <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elgato.com\/en\/downloads\">Elgato Wavelink<\/a>, you can access a lot of features and settings that simplify the streaming experience. The main feature is you can balance and mix up to nine audio sources, including the microphone itself, games, or other programs. And then there\u2019s the \u201cClipguard\u201d setting, which automatically balances your microphone audio to avoid clipping\u00a0on stream. Clipping occurs when your audio is too loud and overloads your microphone. Clipguard will ensure your audio never gets to that point by dynamically lowering the gain.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a feature-packed microphone, but admittedly expensive. That\u2019s where the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elgato-Wave-Microphone-Anti-Clipping-TactileMute\/dp\/B088P2KKHS?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Elgato Wave 1<\/a> is handy\u2014it loses the multifunction dial and dedicated mute button, but still keeps the great functionality of Wavelink.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Versatile_Audio-Technica_AT2005USB\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_versatile\">Versatile: Audio-Technica AT2005USB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/30e62fdd.jpg\" alt=\"Audio-Technica AT2005USB microphone\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Audio-Technica\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Audio-Technica<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The final microphone on this list is one for users who want some freedom. The AT2005USB features a sampling rate of 48 kHz, 16-bit, and uses the cardioid polar pattern. So nothing too unique there, but unlike most of the other mics on this list, it has an XLR port alongside a USB. This allows you to switch from USB to XLR on the fly (assuming you have an audio interface for the XLR) and choose whether you want the simplicity of USB or higher quality audio of XLR. This is also a dynamic microphone, which means it\u2019s more suited for recording loud noises and instruments than the other microphones here (which are all condenser mics).<\/p>\n<p>Either way, the microphone still sounds pretty good for the mid-range price point, so if you want the ability to switch connector types at will, it\u2019s an inexpensive way to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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