From budget basics to iconic studio staples, this ranked guide breaks down every major microphone brand and why the right fit goes beyond price.

Generally, large diaphragm condenser microphones like the Neumann TLM 103 or the Rode NT1 work best for voiceovers. However, there might be instances where a Shotgun or Dynamic Microphone better ...

I had the pleasure of testing and reviewing the P220 and P420, two great condenser mics from AKG. Check out my review to learn more!

The Tom Mic takes a similar approach to the Snare Mic, in that it’s a purpose-designed microphone, and once again, Lauten has opted for a large-diaphragm condenser design to capture all the slap, beef ...

The Asus ROG Carnyx mic slots nicely into the USB streaming and gaming microphone market. It's got a large 2.5cm condenser capsule, simple plug-and-play functionality, and a flashy RGB look ...

More budget-friendly microphone options include the AKG P120 and Logitech Blue Yeti. There are two kinds of condenser mics: large and small-diaphragm condensers.

Thanks to its cardioid polar pattern, this budget-friendly, large-diaphragm condenser mic is perfect for genres like video games/interactive and animation when performances require movement that ...

The NT1 Signature Series is the more affordable sibling of the world's first "unclippable" microphone, the NT1 5th Gen, featuring the HF6 large-diaphragm condenser capsule, XLR connectivity, and more.