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the rode podmic podcast and broadcast microphone photographed with a blue background, shown with the rode ds2 desk stand

I finally tested the famous $150 Rode PodMic and its sound quality equals Shure — but there’s a catch

By Erin Bashford published

The Rode PodMic is the perfect microphone for professional-quality broadcasts or podcasts. It’s faithful to voices, recording with depth, warmth, and nuance.

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the maono pd300x microphone for podcasting with an xlr and usbc connection and a boom arm in the photograph but also available with a desktop stand, one button dial on the mic and a muting button

Maono PD300X microphone review

By Erin Bashford published

The Maono PD300X microphone is a plug-and-play podcasting mic with both XLR and USB-C ports, but its audio quality isn’t as good as other similarly-priced mics.

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the NZXT capsule elite gaming mic, a condenser cardioid microphone in black photographed against a blue background. there are two control dials on the mic body and two RGB LED panels

NZXT Capsule Elite gaming mic review: One of the best cheap mics around, hands-down

By Erin Bashford published

I can’t quite believe this mic is so cheap. The sound quality is comparable to a $200 option. There’s very little wrong with this mic, especially for so little money.

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the sennheiser profile wireless microphone with a charging case that is also a carry case, with usb-c, lightning, cold shoe adapters and two mics and one receiver

Sennheiser Profile Wireless microphone review: Basically microphone Tetris

By Erin Bashford published

Sennheiser Profile Wireless is a 2-channel wireless mic with USB-C, lightning, and TRS connectivity. The sound quality is just fine, but it’s super versatile.

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The best microphones in 2025: Boost voice quality at home

By Tammy Rogers last updated

Whether you’re working from home or just want to upgrade your video calls, the best microphones will help you get the best audio quality.

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the black shure movemic 88+ for phone-first content creation, with wireless bluetooth connection and a receiver for camera connection

Shure MoveMic 88+ microphone review: The ultimate wireless mic for content creators

By Erin Bashford published

The Shure MoveMic 88+ is one of the best microphones for video journalists and content creators. The completely wireless MoveMic 88+ provides crystal-clear audio quality.

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A split screen image showing a DJI Flip drone in flight on the left hand side, with a Razer Pro Type Ultra keyboard on the right hand side.

What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers loved or loathed

By Peter Wolinski published

Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.

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The DJI Mic Mini in black on a stone surface.

DJI Mic Mini review

By Peter Wolinski published

The DJI Mic Mini is the perfect first microphone for content creators, recording great audio and bags of versatility.

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the Shure sm4 condenser musician microphone photographed against a blue background with a physical magnetic pop filter

Shure SM4 review: This musician’s microphone is perfect for beginners

By Erin Bashford published

The SM4 microphone from Shure is a great option for beginner recording musicians which doesn’t compromise on professional quality.

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A Corsair K65 Plus Mac in blue on the left of the image, with a Shure MV7i microphone on the right

What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers would buy or skip

By Peter Wolinski published

Here's the best (and worst) of the products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.

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