best condenser microphones
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Condenser microphones are the most common type of microphone. They are used in recording studios, on stage, and in broadcasting. There have been many advances in condenser microphone design that have led to better sound quality, increased durability, and lower cost. Today's condenser microphones are more sensitive, more durable, and less expensive than ever before. Browse the top-ranked list of best condenser microphones below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Razer - Seiren V3 Mini Wired Ultra-compact Condenser USB Microphone
Model: RZ19-05050200-R3U1SKU: 6573618
RØDE - NT1 Signature Series Studio Condenser Microphone
Model: NT1SIGNATUREBLACKSKU: 6565342Top comment"Setup was easy and with little to no adjustments to how the microphone sounds. It is perfect in my opinion for the price."
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The NT1 Signature Series is the new edition of the iconic RØDE NT1 studio condenser microphone. With the same warm, silky character that has made the NT1 the go-to microphone for millions of creators, the NT1 Signature Series delivers classic studio sound for a wide range of applications, from vocal and instrument recording to voice overs, podcasting, streaming and content creation. It features RØDE’s HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, which delivers rich bass, detailed midrange and sparkling top end, with a smooth frequency response and tight cardioid polar pattern. Extremely low noise of just 4dB ensures every recording is incredibly clean and high SPL handling capabilities mean the NT1 Signature Series excels at recording multiple levels of sounds, making it a true studio workhorse. The NT1 Signature Series comes with a studio-grade shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable, and is made from premium components in RØDE’s precision facilities in Sydney, Australia.Top comment"Setup was easy and with little to no adjustments to how the microphone sounds. It is perfect in my opinion for the price."
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The NT1 Signature Series is the new edition of the iconic RØDE NT1 studio condenser microphone. With the same warm, silky character that has made the NT1 the go-to microphone for millions of creators, the NT1 Signature Series delivers classic studio sound for a wide range of applications, from vocal and instrument recording to voice overs, podcasting, streaming and content creation. It features RØDE’s HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, which delivers rich bass, detailed midrange and sparkling top end, with a smooth frequency response and tight cardioid polar pattern. Extremely low noise of just 4dB ensures every recording is incredibly clean and high SPL handling capabilities mean the NT1 Signature Series excels at recording multiple levels of sounds, making it a true studio workhorse. The NT1 Signature Series comes with a studio-grade shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable, and is made from premium components in RØDE’s precision facilities in Sydney, Australia.See all Microphones
Razer - Seiren V3 Mini Wired Ultra-compact Condenser USB Microphone
Model: RZ19-05050100-R3U1SKU: 6573619Top comment"So far I'm very so impressive of the Razer Seiren V3 Mini USB microphone for my upcoming podcast studio and talk show online social media personality. "
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Meet the Razer Seiren V3 Mini—an ultra-compact USB microphone that now packs even more. Featuring a new tap-to-mute function and advanced audio customization, enjoy studio-quality voice capture with the perfect pint-sized companion for gaming, streaming, and chatting.Top comment"So far I'm very so impressive of the Razer Seiren V3 Mini USB microphone for my upcoming podcast studio and talk show online social media personality. "
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Meet the Razer Seiren V3 Mini—an ultra-compact USB microphone that now packs even more. Featuring a new tap-to-mute function and advanced audio customization, enjoy studio-quality voice capture with the perfect pint-sized companion for gaming, streaming, and chatting.See all Condenser Microphones
RØDE - NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone
Model: NT1GEN5BSKU: 6540970Top comment"Best diaphragm, microphone, hands-down!...It’s a condenser microphone, so it picks up all the audio and a 180° angle in front of it. ...Looking for lo price condensers....great for vocals and acoustic stringed instruments"
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The NT1 5th Generation is the new evolution of our iconic, original studio microphone, the NT1. First introduced in 1991, the NT1 started it all for RØDE and has since gone through multiple technological transformations along the way. The NT1 5th Gen takes the much-loved and respected core of the NT1, and introduces patented state-of-the-art features while preserving the legendary sound quality that made it the go-to studio microphone for countless creators. The perfect marriage of tradition and innovation. Top comment"Best diaphragm, microphone, hands-down!...It’s a condenser microphone, so it picks up all the audio and a 180° angle in front of it. ...Looking for lo price condensers....great for vocals and acoustic stringed instruments"
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The NT1 5th Generation is the new evolution of our iconic, original studio microphone, the NT1. First introduced in 1991, the NT1 started it all for RØDE and has since gone through multiple technological transformations along the way. The NT1 5th Gen takes the much-loved and respected core of the NT1, and introduces patented state-of-the-art features while preserving the legendary sound quality that made it the go-to studio microphone for countless creators. The perfect marriage of tradition and innovation. See all Condenser Microphones
RØDE - PodMic USB - Versatile Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
Model: PODMICUSBSKU: 6547472Top comment". if there had to be anything negative I guess I can say the windscreen, which also looks nice on the microphone still doesn't fully prevent plosives. If you talk really close and directly on the microphone, you will have plosives, but outside of that, this is an excellent upgrade to an already great microphone...The best choice"
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The PodMic USB is an ultra-versatile, broadcast-grade dynamic microphone for podcasting, streaming and content creation. It offers the same incredible sound quality and compact yet rugged form factor as the best-selling PodMic, with a powerful new feature up its sleeve: XLR and USB connectivity. Fresh off the back of the release of the NT1 5th Generation – the first studio condenser to offer both XLR and USB connectivity – this incredible feature has now been added to the PodMic. When using the analog XLR output, the PodMic USB is exactly the same as the original, albeit with a sleek new finish and studio-grade pop filter. When using the digital USB output, it offers a range of next-generation features that make it super flexible, including a Revolution Preamp and high-quality analog-to-digital conversion for pristine audio capture, advanced DSP for adding professional APHEX voice processing to any recording, and compatibility with smartphones and tablets for use on the go. It also features a zero-latency headphone output and on-board volume control and is compatible with the complete RØDE software suite, including RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Capture and UNIFY, making it the most versatile microphone ever.Top comment". if there had to be anything negative I guess I can say the windscreen, which also looks nice on the microphone still doesn't fully prevent plosives. If you talk really close and directly on the microphone, you will have plosives, but outside of that, this is an excellent upgrade to an already great microphone...The best choice"
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The PodMic USB is an ultra-versatile, broadcast-grade dynamic microphone for podcasting, streaming and content creation. It offers the same incredible sound quality and compact yet rugged form factor as the best-selling PodMic, with a powerful new feature up its sleeve: XLR and USB connectivity. Fresh off the back of the release of the NT1 5th Generation – the first studio condenser to offer both XLR and USB connectivity – this incredible feature has now been added to the PodMic. When using the analog XLR output, the PodMic USB is exactly the same as the original, albeit with a sleek new finish and studio-grade pop filter. When using the digital USB output, it offers a range of next-generation features that make it super flexible, including a Revolution Preamp and high-quality analog-to-digital conversion for pristine audio capture, advanced DSP for adding professional APHEX voice processing to any recording, and compatibility with smartphones and tablets for use on the go. It also features a zero-latency headphone output and on-board volume control and is compatible with the complete RØDE software suite, including RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Capture and UNIFY, making it the most versatile microphone ever.See all Camera Microphones
RØDE - NT-USB+ Wired Condenser Microphone with USB Type-C
Model: NTUSB+SKU: 6530807Top comment"Microphone...I've been looking for a good budget microphone for a long time. And this microphone is simply beautiful and it is worth more than its money. ...Perfect microphone...Awesome microphone with everything you could need."
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The RØDE NT-USB+ USB Type-C condenser microphone is a professional-grade USB microphone for recording exceptional audio directly to a computer or mobile device. It features a large-diaphragm condenser capsule and an ultra-low-noise, high-gain preamp, delivering pristine sound quality ideal for a wide variety of recording applications, including vocals and instruments, podcasting, streaming, and more. Compatible with RØDE Central & RØDE Connect.Top comment"Microphone...I've been looking for a good budget microphone for a long time. And this microphone is simply beautiful and it is worth more than its money. ...Perfect microphone...Awesome microphone with everything you could need."
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The RØDE NT-USB+ USB Type-C condenser microphone is a professional-grade USB microphone for recording exceptional audio directly to a computer or mobile device. It features a large-diaphragm condenser capsule and an ultra-low-noise, high-gain preamp, delivering pristine sound quality ideal for a wide variety of recording applications, including vocals and instruments, podcasting, streaming, and more. Compatible with RØDE Central & RØDE Connect.See all Condenser Microphones
Arozzi - Sfera Gaming/Streaming/Office Microphone
Model: SFERA-CHROMESKU: 6265801See all Computer MicrophonesProduct Description
Capture studio-quality audio with this Arozzi Sfera microphone. The premium condenser capsule technology maximizes the clarity of your recording, and the adjustable stand makes it easy to modify the device to suit your needs. The USB connectivity of this Arozzi Sfera microphone offers convenient support for online gaming and video streaming.See all Computer MicrophonesProduct Description
Capture studio-quality audio with this Arozzi Sfera microphone. The premium condenser capsule technology maximizes the clarity of your recording, and the adjustable stand makes it easy to modify the device to suit your needs. The USB connectivity of this Arozzi Sfera microphone offers convenient support for online gaming and video streaming.See all Computer Microphones
New!Logitech - Yeti Orb Wired Cardioid Condenser Gaming Microphone with LIGHTSYNC RGB Lights
Model: 988-000556SKU: 6579588
Arozzi - Sfera Gaming/Streaming/Office Microphone
Model: SFERA-BLACKSKU: 6265802Top comment"Great microphone for gaming. Highly recommend this microphone....I returned the microphone, because the headphones I bought already had a microphone"
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Experience studio-quality audio with this Arozzi Sfera microphone. Its condenser capsule technology with a cardioid pickup pattern reproduces high-quality sounds while reducing unwanted room acoustics, and the adjustable stand ensures sturdy placement on a desk or other surface. Connect this Arozzi Sfera microphone to your devices via simple plug-and-play setup using the included USB cable and clip.Top comment"Great microphone for gaming. Highly recommend this microphone....I returned the microphone, because the headphones I bought already had a microphone"
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Experience studio-quality audio with this Arozzi Sfera microphone. Its condenser capsule technology with a cardioid pickup pattern reproduces high-quality sounds while reducing unwanted room acoustics, and the adjustable stand ensures sturdy placement on a desk or other surface. Connect this Arozzi Sfera microphone to your devices via simple plug-and-play setup using the included USB cable and clip.See all Computer Microphones
Audio-Technica - AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Model: AUD AT2035SKU: 4725007Top comment"This microphone is ideal for vocals. I currently use it for streaming and it does a great job cancelling other noises that are further away from the Mic....Great condenser mic for the price...For the price, this is a solid microphone, good for voice, instruments, or drums (overheads or room mic). "
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Upgrade your home or professional studio with this Audio-Technica AT2035 cardioid condenser microphone, which features a large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound. The switchable 80Hz high-pass filter and 10dB pad easily handle high sound pressure.Top comment"This microphone is ideal for vocals. I currently use it for streaming and it does a great job cancelling other noises that are further away from the Mic....Great condenser mic for the price...For the price, this is a solid microphone, good for voice, instruments, or drums (overheads or room mic). "
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Upgrade your home or professional studio with this Audio-Technica AT2035 cardioid condenser microphone, which features a large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound. The switchable 80Hz high-pass filter and 10dB pad easily handle high sound pressure.See all Condenser Microphones
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