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  1. Blue Microphones - Yeti X Professional USB Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

    Your price for this item is $132.99
    The previous price was $169.99
  2. HyperX - QuadCast S Wired Multi-Pattern USB Electret Condenser Microphone

    Color:
    Black/Grey
    Model: 4P5P7AA/HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G
    SKU: 6434274
    Your price for this item is $113.99
    The previous price was $159.99
  3. Blue Microphones - Yeticaster Studio Professional Wired Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone Desktop Bundle

    Your price for this item is $179.99
    The previous price was $199.99
  4. Blue Microphones - Blue Yeti Professional Multi-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone

    Color:
    Blackout
    Model: 988-000100
    SKU: 4758301
    Your price for this item is $89.99
    The previous price was $129.99
  5. Razer - Seiren Mini Wired Ultra-compact Condenser Microphone

    Color:
    Black
    Model: RZ19-03450100-R3U1
    SKU: 6435257
    Your price for this item is $39.99
    The previous price was $49.99
  6. Blue Microphones - Pro Streamer Pack with Blue Yeti USB Microphone & Logitech C922 Pro HD Webcam

    Your price for this item is $149.99
    The previous price was $229.99
  7. Logitech - Blue Yeti Game Streaming USB Condenser Microphone Kit with Blue VO!CE, Exclusive Streamlabs Themes, Custom Pop Filter

    Your price for this item is $94.99
    The previous price was $139.99
  8. SteelSeries Alias USB Microphone

    Your price for this item is $139.99
    The previous price was $179.99
  9. RØDE - VIDEOMIC GO II Lightweight Directional Microphone

    Your price for this item is $99.99
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  11. Blue Microphones - Snowball iCE Wired Cardioid USB Plug 'n Play Microphone

    Color:
    Black
    Model: 988-000067
    SKU: 5895804
    Your price for this item is $39.99
    The previous price was $49.99
  12. Razer - Seiren V2 X USB Condenser Microphone

    Model: RZ19-04050100-R3U1
    SKU: 6480353
    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $99.99
  13. Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone

    Color:
    Black
    Model: 10MAB9901
    SKU: 6416421
    Your price for this item is $149.99
  14. SteelSeries Alias Pro XLR Microphone

    Your price for this item is $299.99
    The previous price was $329.99
  15. RØDE - LAVALIER GO Professional Wearable Microphone

    Your price for this item is $79.99
  16. HyperX - SoloCast Wired Cardioid USB Condenser Gaming Microphone

    Color:
    White
    Model: 519T2AA
    SKU: 6515380
    Your price for this item is $29.99
    The previous price was $59.99
  17. JLab - JBuds Talk USB Microphone

    Model: MJBUDSTALKRBLK4
    SKU: 6519395
    Your price for this item is $40.99
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    The regular price is $99.99
  18. Blue Microphones - Snowball Wired Cardioid and Omnidirectional Condenser USB Vocal Microphone

    Your price for this item is $39.99
    The previous price was $69.99
  19. JLab - Epic Talk USB Microphone

    Model: MEPICTALKRBLK4
    SKU: 6519394
    Your price for this item is $60.99
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    The regular price is $149.99

Buying a Condenser Microphone

Condenser Mic: What It Is and How to Choose One

For recording, whether at home or in the studio, condenser microphones are the standard. Although dynamic microphones are more durable and have a brighter sound, condenser microphones are more sensitive and less noisy. Accordingly, they are the ideal device for picking up sound from voices or instruments during the recording process. If you are looking for the best condenser mic for your home studio, Best Buy features a great selection from many top brands.

Condenser mics, unlike dynamic mics, require an external power source. Without sufficient power, a condenser mic will sound muffled. Typically, condenser mics are powered through 48 volt phantom power, which is typically supplied through a mixer. We carry USB mixers and other digital mixers, as well as power amps, microphone cables, musical instrument cables, and other recording necessities.

Benefits of Recording with a USB Condenser Mic

When recording podcasts or basic home music recordings, you may want to get a USB condenser mic. These microphones are literally plug and play, and tend to be less expensive than other condenser microphones. If you use a laptop, smartphone or an iPad Pro to record, this device could be exactly what you need. For more complex recording setups, however, a USB condenser mic has real limitations. For example, if you are recording a full band in your studio, you will want a condenser mic that plugs into a mixer, not a tablet or computer.

Whatever type of condenser microphone you decide to get, think about getting music editing software as well. This type of software allows you to correct errors and improve your sound. Listen to your rough mixes through studio headphones to refine and enhance the sound. Whether you are updating or building a home recording studio or have simpler needs, Best Buy can help.