Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for usb microphones for recording.
Whether you're a podcaster, an aspiring musician or just want to make sure your voice is captured accurately when you make a phone call, a good microphone is essential. Browse the top-ranked list of USB microphones for recording below along with associated reviews and opinions.
HyperX - Duocast Wired Cardioid Omnidirectional USB Condenser Microphone
Model: 4P5E2AA/HMID1R-A-BK/GSKU: 6504326Top comment"Love the tap to mute feature which helps with recordings and meetings. The recording quality is extremely high and price point is great. ...This HP - HyperX DuoCast - USB Microphone is the perfect addition to my pc. "
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Featuring an elegant design, a low-profile shock mount, and a tasteful RGB light ring, the HyperX DuoCast is a full-featured USB microphone that’s built for gaming, working, and content creation. It shares the fan-favorite features of its HyperX mic siblings, such as tap-to-mute, and the vibrant LED mic mute indicator, but also brings its own unique, subtle style. A low-profile shock mount complements the sleek, minimalist aesthetic, while also absorbing vibrations, and taking up less space. An included mount adapter allows for compability with most mounts and the versatile DuoCast is also compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, and Mac. Use HyperX NGENUITY Software and customize the RGB light ring to broadcast your own signature style.Top comment"Love the tap to mute feature which helps with recordings and meetings. The recording quality is extremely high and price point is great. ...This HP - HyperX DuoCast - USB Microphone is the perfect addition to my pc. "
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Featuring an elegant design, a low-profile shock mount, and a tasteful RGB light ring, the HyperX DuoCast is a full-featured USB microphone that’s built for gaming, working, and content creation. It shares the fan-favorite features of its HyperX mic siblings, such as tap-to-mute, and the vibrant LED mic mute indicator, but also brings its own unique, subtle style. A low-profile shock mount complements the sleek, minimalist aesthetic, while also absorbing vibrations, and taking up less space. An included mount adapter allows for compability with most mounts and the versatile DuoCast is also compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, and Mac. Use HyperX NGENUITY Software and customize the RGB light ring to broadcast your own signature style.See all Condenser MicrophonesYour price for this item is $99.99RØDE - VIDEOMIC GO II Lightweight Directional Microphone
Model: VMGOIISKU: 6498155Top comment"Small and Compact Shotgun Mic...Need a small shotgun microphone? Grab this and attach it to your hotshoe and plug it in to start recording sound...Get the right mic for the job....My gear rental was delayed, so I bought this mic last minute for a run and run rooftop promo video I was recording same day. "
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The RØDE VideoMic GO II is a versatile and lightweight shotgun microphone that excels in a range of recording applications. It features a 3.5mm TRS output for use with a camera, plus a digital USB output for recording with mobile devices and computers. It delivers crisp, clear, directional sound, making it ideal for filmmaking and vlogging, and is also fully compatible with the RØDE Connect podcasting and streaming software for Mac and PC. When used in USB mode, the 3.5mm output doubles as a headphone output for easy monitoring and playback. As Simple as Plug and Go. The VideoMic GO II has no complicated controls or switches and requires no batteries to operate, so you can get recording in seconds. It connects seamlessly to cameras, computers, smartphones and tablets, giving you instant professional audio with minimal fuss – just pick it up, plug it in and go.Top comment"Small and Compact Shotgun Mic...Need a small shotgun microphone? Grab this and attach it to your hotshoe and plug it in to start recording sound...Get the right mic for the job....My gear rental was delayed, so I bought this mic last minute for a run and run rooftop promo video I was recording same day. "
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The RØDE VideoMic GO II is a versatile and lightweight shotgun microphone that excels in a range of recording applications. It features a 3.5mm TRS output for use with a camera, plus a digital USB output for recording with mobile devices and computers. It delivers crisp, clear, directional sound, making it ideal for filmmaking and vlogging, and is also fully compatible with the RØDE Connect podcasting and streaming software for Mac and PC. When used in USB mode, the 3.5mm output doubles as a headphone output for easy monitoring and playback. As Simple as Plug and Go. The VideoMic GO II has no complicated controls or switches and requires no batteries to operate, so you can get recording in seconds. It connects seamlessly to cameras, computers, smartphones and tablets, giving you instant professional audio with minimal fuss – just pick it up, plug it in and go.See all Condenser MicrophonesYour price for this item is $99.99Blue Microphones - Snowball iCE USB Microphone + $20 Ubisoft Discount Code
Model: 988-000063SKU: 6299669Top comment"starter mic...good starter but if you're looking for a microphone for recording you should get something better...Great Mic...This Blue Snowball iCE microphone is compact but produces a very clear sound; perfect for recording music."
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Blue and Ubisoft bring you the Snowball Black iCE + Ubisoft $20 Discount Bundle. Snowball iCE is the best way to get crystal-clear, detailed audio for pro-level gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Together with the Ubisoftgame portfolio, this bundle gives you everything you need to game and sound like a pro.Top comment"starter mic...good starter but if you're looking for a microphone for recording you should get something better...Great Mic...This Blue Snowball iCE microphone is compact but produces a very clear sound; perfect for recording music."
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Blue and Ubisoft bring you the Snowball Black iCE + Ubisoft $20 Discount Bundle. Snowball iCE is the best way to get crystal-clear, detailed audio for pro-level gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Together with the Ubisoftgame portfolio, this bundle gives you everything you need to game and sound like a pro.See all Condenser MicrophonesYour price for this item is $50.99The regular price is $59.99Razer - Seiren V2 Pro Professional-grade USB Microphone
Model: RZ19-04040100-R3U1SKU: 6480355Top comment"Great little microphone...The Razer seiren v2 pro microphone is a great tool to use for recording a podcast or gaming. ...Perfect for Recording and Streaming...The optimal position for one person recording on the microphone is direct on top of it. "
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Sound like a pro and take your production quality up a notch with the Razer Seiren V2 Pro—a USB microphone designed for those serious about streaming. Whether you’re an industry vet or a professional-to-be, enjoy top-notch voice clarity and quality thanks to its suite of high-end features.Top comment"Great little microphone...The Razer seiren v2 pro microphone is a great tool to use for recording a podcast or gaming. ...Perfect for Recording and Streaming...The optimal position for one person recording on the microphone is direct on top of it. "
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Sound like a pro and take your production quality up a notch with the Razer Seiren V2 Pro—a USB microphone designed for those serious about streaming. Whether you’re an industry vet or a professional-to-be, enjoy top-notch voice clarity and quality thanks to its suite of high-end features.See all Computer MicrophonesYour price for this item is $110.99The previous price was $149.99EPOS - B20 Broadcast quality USB streaming microphone, digital plug and play with four pattern sound modes
Model: 1000417SKU: 6465361Top comment"Yeti Mic? NO Thanks! I will tell you why....So I had a Yeti Caster, found out that mic only used a micro usb 5 min from 2004 and you can barely find them anywhere. ...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This microphone is perfect for recording songs. The quality is great and it is easy to set up. 10/10"
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The EPOS B20 streaming microphone with integrated audio controls gives you broadcast quality for control over your sound with volume, gain, mute and a choice of four pickup patterns - cardioid, stereo, bidirectional and omnidirectional – to cover every recording scenario, from solo game streams to team-play broadcasts. Intuitive LEDs show when the microphone is active or muted and a headphone jack lets you monitor your voice in real time in balance with game audio, and make adjustments on the fly. Take your streaming game to the next level with our broadcast quality, hassle-free, digital plug-and-play microphone. A microphone with flexible setup options that will grow and step up with you as you expand and advance on your gaming content creation.Top comment"Yeti Mic? NO Thanks! I will tell you why....So I had a Yeti Caster, found out that mic only used a micro usb 5 min from 2004 and you can barely find them anywhere. ...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This microphone is perfect for recording songs. The quality is great and it is easy to set up. 10/10"
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The EPOS B20 streaming microphone with integrated audio controls gives you broadcast quality for control over your sound with volume, gain, mute and a choice of four pickup patterns - cardioid, stereo, bidirectional and omnidirectional – to cover every recording scenario, from solo game streams to team-play broadcasts. Intuitive LEDs show when the microphone is active or muted and a headphone jack lets you monitor your voice in real time in balance with game audio, and make adjustments on the fly. Take your streaming game to the next level with our broadcast quality, hassle-free, digital plug-and-play microphone. A microphone with flexible setup options that will grow and step up with you as you expand and advance on your gaming content creation.See all Computer MicrophonesYour price for this item is $141.99The previous price was $149.99Audio-Technica - AT2020USB Plus USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Model: AUD AT2020USBPLUSSKU: 4725017Top comment"Great quality and USB. This is a product that if you are in an live environment you can take your laptop and this Mic, go find a quit spot and do some recording. ...Great Audio-Technica - AT2020USB Plus USB Cardioid...The headphone jack offers volume control for customized audio monitoring while you record."
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Outfit your home studio with this Audio-Technica AT2020USB Plus condenser microphone, featuring a USB port for easy computer connection. The headphone jack offers volume control for customized audio monitoring while you record.Top comment"Great quality and USB. This is a product that if you are in an live environment you can take your laptop and this Mic, go find a quit spot and do some recording. ...Great Audio-Technica - AT2020USB Plus USB Cardioid...The headphone jack offers volume control for customized audio monitoring while you record."
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Outfit your home studio with this Audio-Technica AT2020USB Plus condenser microphone, featuring a USB port for easy computer connection. The headphone jack offers volume control for customized audio monitoring while you record.See all MicrophonesYour price for this item is $149.99Samson - Go Mic Video USB Microphone with HD Webcam
Model: SAGOMICVIDSKU: 6520151Top comment"A great USB Microphone and HD Webcam...Samson - Go Mic Video Portable USB Microphone with HD Webcam is one of the best portable microphones with webcam available. ...The base/monitor clip and microphone mesh is metal, and the microphone body is a decent plastic. "
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Create media from any location that both looks and sounds professional with Go Mic Video. The portable condenser microphone of Samson’s innovative Go Mic is paired with a crisp and clear Full HD 1080p/30fps webcam to create the ultimate solution for anyone looking to make high quality digital recordings. Perfect for live streams, podcasts, video conferencing or working from home, Go Mic Video can be quickly set up and configured to ensure your presentations make the most impact with your audience.Top comment"A great USB Microphone and HD Webcam...Samson - Go Mic Video Portable USB Microphone with HD Webcam is one of the best portable microphones with webcam available. ...The base/monitor clip and microphone mesh is metal, and the microphone body is a decent plastic. "
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Create media from any location that both looks and sounds professional with Go Mic Video. The portable condenser microphone of Samson’s innovative Go Mic is paired with a crisp and clear Full HD 1080p/30fps webcam to create the ultimate solution for anyone looking to make high quality digital recordings. Perfect for live streams, podcasts, video conferencing or working from home, Go Mic Video can be quickly set up and configured to ensure your presentations make the most impact with your audience.See all MicrophonesYour price for this item is $99.99RØDE - NT-USB MINI Studio-Quality USB Microphone
Model: NTUSBMINISKU: 6406846Top comment"Great Plug and Play Mic!...Excellent plug and play USB microphone for presentation recording. Small but powerful....Perfect remote USB microphone...I recently used the NT-USB mini in a remote professional recording session. "
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The RØDE NT-USB Mini is a compact, studio-quality USB microphone designed for recording direct to a computer or tablet. It is simple to set-up and use, and a smooth frequency response and directional pickup pattern make the NT-USB Mini perfect for recording vocals and instruments, livestreaming and gaming, podcasting, voice calls and more. The included desk stand features a magnetic base that can be detached for easy mounting on mic stands or studio arms, and with its in-built pop filter and zero-latency headphone monitoring, the NT-USB Mini delivers crisp, clear audio in all recording applicationsTop comment"Great Plug and Play Mic!...Excellent plug and play USB microphone for presentation recording. Small but powerful....Perfect remote USB microphone...I recently used the NT-USB mini in a remote professional recording session. "
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The RØDE NT-USB Mini is a compact, studio-quality USB microphone designed for recording direct to a computer or tablet. It is simple to set-up and use, and a smooth frequency response and directional pickup pattern make the NT-USB Mini perfect for recording vocals and instruments, livestreaming and gaming, podcasting, voice calls and more. The included desk stand features a magnetic base that can be detached for easy mounting on mic stands or studio arms, and with its in-built pop filter and zero-latency headphone monitoring, the NT-USB Mini delivers crisp, clear audio in all recording applicationsSee all Camera MicrophonesYour price for this item is $99.99Saramonic - Lavalier Microphone with USB-C w/6.6-foot (2m) Cable &Right-Angle USB-C Adapter (LavMicro U3A)
Model: LAVMICROU3ASKU: 6425411Top comment"Great Option for Easy for recording while on the Go! Lots of Flexibility...Doesn't really sound much better than just recording audio through my phone mic."
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The Saramonic LavMicro U3A is an ultracompact clip-on lavalier microphone with a USB-C connector that plugs directly into the USB-C port on Android mobile devices and modern computers that have USB-C ports, like the MacBook Pro and Chromebooks. It has a 6.6-foot (2m) cable provides an ideal amount of length for popular audio and video applications techniques like handheld vlogging, personal interviews, incognito audio capture and numerous other applications where too much cable would get in the way. A reusable cable strap is provided to keep the cable tidy when in storage, and in use, when you don’t need as much length.. . Made for tight situations. There are times that you need to use the mic when there isn’t much space available around your smartphone or device, like when a smartphone is mounted in a gimbal. That’s why the LavMicro U3A comes with the SR-C2005, a handy 90-degree right-angle USB-C adapter with male-to-female ports. It’s as compact as possible which lets you fit USB Type-C cables and connectors into tight spaces while relieving unwanted strain on ports and equipment.. . Great sound made easy. This is a high-quality microphone that delivers rich, broadcast-quality sound. It features an omnidirectional pickup pattern that captures sound equally in every direction, which means you don’t need to worry about what direction it’s pointing in when you clip it to your clothing. In addition to the right-angle USB-C adapter, an alligator-style mic clip, a foam windscreen, a reusable cable strap, and a storage pouch with a locking drawstring are all included. You get everything you need to capture great sound in any situation with a package that fits in your pocket.Top comment"Great Option for Easy for recording while on the Go! Lots of Flexibility...Doesn't really sound much better than just recording audio through my phone mic."
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The Saramonic LavMicro U3A is an ultracompact clip-on lavalier microphone with a USB-C connector that plugs directly into the USB-C port on Android mobile devices and modern computers that have USB-C ports, like the MacBook Pro and Chromebooks. It has a 6.6-foot (2m) cable provides an ideal amount of length for popular audio and video applications techniques like handheld vlogging, personal interviews, incognito audio capture and numerous other applications where too much cable would get in the way. A reusable cable strap is provided to keep the cable tidy when in storage, and in use, when you don’t need as much length.. . Made for tight situations. There are times that you need to use the mic when there isn’t much space available around your smartphone or device, like when a smartphone is mounted in a gimbal. That’s why the LavMicro U3A comes with the SR-C2005, a handy 90-degree right-angle USB-C adapter with male-to-female ports. It’s as compact as possible which lets you fit USB Type-C cables and connectors into tight spaces while relieving unwanted strain on ports and equipment.. . Great sound made easy. This is a high-quality microphone that delivers rich, broadcast-quality sound. It features an omnidirectional pickup pattern that captures sound equally in every direction, which means you don’t need to worry about what direction it’s pointing in when you clip it to your clothing. In addition to the right-angle USB-C adapter, an alligator-style mic clip, a foam windscreen, a reusable cable strap, and a storage pouch with a locking drawstring are all included. You get everything you need to capture great sound in any situation with a package that fits in your pocket.See all Camera MicrophonesYour price for this item is $29.99Blue Microphones - Yeti Professional USB Microphone
Model: 988-000092SKU: 1620218Top comment"I haven't done a lot of recording with this particular mic, but it seemed to record more balanced sound than a different mic I had when looking at the soundwaves. ...This USB mic works great with my MacBookPro to make quick, but decent recordings."
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Record impressive audio in a variety of situations with this microphone that features a triple-capsule array and 4 modes (stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional) for customized results.Top comment"I haven't done a lot of recording with this particular mic, but it seemed to record more balanced sound than a different mic I had when looking at the soundwaves. ...This USB mic works great with my MacBookPro to make quick, but decent recordings."
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Record impressive audio in a variety of situations with this microphone that features a triple-capsule array and 4 modes (stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional) for customized results.See all Condenser MicrophonesYour price for this item is $212.99The regular price is $249.99