Best Microphone

Best Nicrophone of your Need

The best microphone for gaming, streaming and podcasting is a growing necessity for the modern gamer. Whether you aspire to stream your gameplay, engage in intense Discord conversations with friends, or finally record that podcast, these top-tier microphones will make you sound your best.

The best microphone we recommend right now is the Shure MV7, a hybrid USB/XLR microphone that gives you the best of both USB's convenience and XLR's quality—if you don't mind dropping a bit of coin. If you want to spend less, the Razer Seiren Mini is currently our best budget microphone for less than $50. It might lack some features, but it makes it up for it in sound quality and price.

Achieving studio-quality sound with your streaming gear doesn't require an advanced degree in sound engineering (though it might help). In most cases, all you need is a USB port and some engaging content to discuss when you go live. To help you make an informed decision, we've gone the extra mile by recording test audio samples of all the microphones we've reviewed so far. Head to the mic test section to listen to all the microphones listed below.