17 Best Podcast Microphones For Beginners

Want to learn about the best microphone to get as a beginner podcaster? Then keep reading. Success in the podcasting business relies on the quality of your audio content. Meaning the sound dispelled from your podcast shows should be crisp and clear, for your listeners to follow suit and attain the value you are giving them.

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This means that selecting a good microphone for your podcast shows is of primal importance – probably the first thing that needs to be considered when starting a podcast journey. With the right microphone, you will hone your podcast shows and deliver the value you aim to dispense to your audience.

Why is a microphone so important in podcasting?

Many beginner podcasters ask a similar question. But have you ever listened to an audiobook that has sound splotches?

It’s certainly a huge turnoff. I always lose interest in listening to audios like that when I come stomp on them. And I’m sure you wouldn’t want your audience to feel that way – to avoid such, getting a good microphone is a must.

There’s every tendency that your listeners won’t proceed to listen to your audio even if you are dispensing value. Those sound glitches affect our ears making the whole content uninteresting.

But with an effective microphone, your audio will be worth listening to, and your audience will engage more intently with your content. Thus deriving value from what you give and taking the necessary actions you want them to take.

What’s the situation of your environment?

Before getting your microphone and recording your podcast show, consider your environment.

• Is it a competing noisy background?
• A serene corner in your home?
• Is there an echo in the room?
• Do you want to play music during the recording process?
• Do you want to attract speech sounds?

When these are considered, you would know the type of microphone to go for because these microphones have different features. Some are sensitive to a higher rate of sounds, while contrarily, some are sensitive to a lower rate.

Now, here are my top 17 microphones to pick from for your podcast shows.

1. Rode NT1-A Condenser Microphone

Rode NT1-A is one of the best vocal microphones for your podcast shows, with a noise level of 5 dB-A. This cardioid condenser microphone is very easy to set up. It has its stand – meaning there will be no additional cost buying a stand for the microphone.

It also has a USB chord that you can connect to your computer and proceed with your show. Not to mention, the microphone is very portable and can fit in any position it’s stationed.

2. MXL 990 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

XML 990 is a perfect condenser microphone for podcasters and musicians alike due to its features. The microphone is suitable for tonal performance and can easily be conveyed to different recording locations.

Its price tag is affordable; if you are a beginner podcaster and are looking for something affordable, MXL 990 will be a great option.

The microphone has a good vibration shock mount absorber and a stand useful for space-saving. It can be set up via an XLR cable to a mixing board and other audio interfaces. Very durable and portable.

3. Audio Technica AT2020USB Microphone

AT2020USB condenser microphone is user-friendly for all podcasters, whether you are a beginner.

A top product of the Audio Technica company. The microphone sound is very clear and crisp and one of the best for vocalists.

It has a tripod space-saving stand, is very portable, and is also a good shock mount vibration absorber.

It comes in handy with a USB cable that can fit your computer’s USB interface without delay.

Try recording your content with this microphone!

4. Heil Sound PR-40 Microphone

PR- 40 is a sturdy dynamic condenser microphone for podcasters and other vocalists. The microphone offers an articulate and clear sound of voices when used during podcast shows. It also has a wide frequency range of dynamics which filters background noise.

The microphone comes in handy with its standing. Despite high sound pressure, PR-40 retains a natural tone than most dynamic condenser mics through its flash of professional sound.

Although it has a high price tag, the microphone is user-friendly and reliable.

5. Shure Sm7b Microphone

This is another impressive dynamic quality mic for podcasters. It is very durable and portable. Its features make it outstanding- it has onboard tone switches, and its sound pressure is in a medium range.

The microphone is not good at picking background noise; rather, it offers articulate natural voice and sounds. Not to mention, it’s very easy to set up on a computer.

You can rely on it for effective noise suppression. Nonetheless, be ready to splash some cash if you aim to buy it because of its high price.

6. Blue Yeti Microphone

Looking to create powerful podcast shows?

Blue Yeti microphone will be a great option. This rugged microphone is coveted by podcasters, voice-over artists, musicians, and other content creators.

It has virtually all features that will make your voice crisp and clear. It’s fitted with control buttons from whence you can redirect the device to your taste, especially if you have a cohost in your show. The microphone can be set in mac or windows computers through USB.

Enjoy the impressive sound quality it offers.

7. HyperX Quadcast Microphone

Another condenser mic for those looking to make a powerful broadcast show. Of course, podcasters have a lot to benefit from it. The microphone has built-in polar patterns and a shock mount absorber that nullifies unwanted background noise.

For a crisp and clear natural sound, HyperX Quadcast is a good option. It has a space-saving stand and can be connected to any computer, whether Mac or Windows.

It has a medium-range price tag, but most of all, it’s durable.

8. Rode PodMic

This is a rich and detailed dynamic condenser microphone suitable for the podcast, live streaming, and other vocal activities. Its tonal performance is impressive, likewise its features.

The microphone is easy to set up through its XLR cable, and it requires a stand that will be purchased separately.

Its clear and natural sound makes it incredible for professionals and beginners alike. Additionally, it has a shock mount absorber that muffles sound splotches in the background.

Most of all the microphone is very affordable.

9. Samson Go Mic

Best handheld microphone and easy to convey to different locations!

For podcasters looking for a handy but impressive microphone – Samson Go will make a great choice.

The microphone gives podcasters the impact they seek through the natural high sound pressure it offers. So, to speak, its features are outstanding despite being small.

Its simple clip features allow you to insert the microphone on your computer easily. However, it has different pickup sound patterns – cardioid patterns that only capture sounds in front of the microphone. The Omnidirectional pattern allows capturing speech sounds of a group of people.

It’s very user-friendly and very cost-effective!

10. Blue Snowflakes Microphone

Snowflake’s mic is another ridiculously cheap and portable microphone that can be inserted in your pocket or your baggage when traveling.

It has high sound pressure with a crisp, clear and natural sound. It can be used for any vocal performance, mostly the mic, and be nestled on a desk without occupying space.

Suitable for computer or laptop and it also works in windows or mac.

Which one are you using, mac or windows? Just buy the microphone and enjoy the sound it will produce for your shows!

11. Electro-Voice RE20 Series

RE20 is another industry-standard microphone with rich and positive features.

Its sound performance is well toned, ultimately reliable, and can be used by professionals and beginners.

The microphone can mostly filter background noise and deliver clear natural sounds. RE20 Series will make a great alternative for podcasters and singers alike at a reasonable price.

12. Rode Podcaster Microphone

Rode Podcaster microphone is perfect for home studio owners!

With just a laptop or computer, you can easily mount the microphone on your device and enjoy the tonal performance. It has different resolutions you can opt for and a pop filter pattern that nullifies plosives in the background.

The microphone can serve podcasters, and YouTubers, alike. It has a reasonable price tag, but mostly, it’s user-friendly.

13. AKG Lyra C44

Lyra C44 comes in handy for those seeking a portable microphone that can be carried to different recording locations. All content creators, whether bloggers, podcasters, and so forth, will enjoy the effectiveness of the microphone.

Best part?

It exudes perfect studio sounds!

It has a shock mount absorber that mitigates unwanted sound effects, and it has a stand that can be removed when not needed.

Compatible with Mac and mobile devices, Lyra C44 it’s good for beginners.

14. Neuman TLM 102

Neuman TLM 102 is another industry-standard microphone for podcasters. Neuman TLM 102 is a high sound pressure microphone in a small package.

The microphone is explicitly designed to help content creators get their desired results from the shows.

Are you in a competing noise environment?

No worries! The microphone has a shock mount that filters plosives and produces a clear natural sound.

It comes in handy, and mostly it has quite a reasonable price even beginners can afford to buy.

15. Movo Um700

Um700 is a simple USB-powered microphone with incredible features. Its blend of perfection, price, and portability make it an ideal option for beginners and experts in podcasting.

Its metallic texture makes it very solid and compatible with different content creators. Its stand can easily be swiveled to different locations.

Do you have cohosts for your podcast?

The microphone is compact, and it has different polar patterns that can be switched through its three capsules. Also, the microphone has a windshield that prevents plosives when recording.

16. Elagato Wave 3

Elegant Wave 3 is a cardioid condenser microphone that offers a professional and crisp sound.

The microphone has pop filter features that muffle plosives. Its cardioid pattern records sound clear, and it can be mounted to computers and laptops easily using its cable.

It’s expensive but offers quality sounds – very beneficial to beginners and professionals in the industry.

17. Epos B20

Last but not least is Epos B20. A USB-powered microphone that packs lots of useful features, and it’s mostly handheld.

It has different pickup patterns that allow users to change the resolution to their choice. This explicitly black microphone offers crisp sound to users, and with its small stand, you can angle the mic to a perfect degree.

Additionally, the microphone is compatible with Mac and windows.

Placed in a medium price range and can be afforded by beginner’s podcasters.

Conclusion On the 17 Best Podcast Microphones For Beginners

Looking at how rapidly the podcast industry is growing, you will understand that making powerful and effective audio podcast shows is one of the crucial ways to stand out and elevate your brand.

There’s no way the power of your voice will depreciate when you use quality microphones. So, what are you waiting for?

Do you want your audience to always look forward to your podcast?

Then using a quality microphone is a must, and these 17 picks we highlighted will give you a professional sound.

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