microphones

Presentation is key for aptly-named Sterling mic

The Rode NT-USB Mini is a solidly constructed microphone with good sound. At $99, it’s a solid choice for those just starting out in podcasting or streaming.

As a general gaming and streaming microphone, the EPOS B20 is easy to use and finely crafted. We’re just not convinced that’s enough for the money.

The Sennheiser MKE 400 isn’t just a clean-sounding, nicely compact shotgun mic; with its smartphone support and easy setup, even inexperienced users can get quality recordings.

This USB microphone isn’t quite the “Blue Yeti killer,” but it’s a good mic in its own right

With a built-in shock mount, pop filter and customizable RGB lighting, the HyperX QuadCast S offers a great option for gamers that want both aesthetics and great sound quality.

The Blue Yeti is a standard-bearer for plug-and-play microphones

The Blue Yeti Nano is a well-made, great-sounding USB microphone at a reasonable price. If you want to start streaming or podcasting, though, the JLab Talk is even better.

The JLab Talk USB microphone gives the Blue Yeti range some much-needed competition. It's affordable, sounds great and is easy to use for gaming or streaming.