1. Shure MV7
This hybrid USB/XLR microphone offers the best of both worlds: the convenience of USB with the superior sound quality possible with XLR. It has a built-in headphone jack for monitoring your audio, and its intuitive controls make it easy to adjust gain and mute the microphone.
2. Rode NT-USB+
A well-rounded USB microphone that delivers clear, crisp audio. It features a headphone jack for monitoring, a built-in pop filter to reduce plosives, and a variety of selectable polar patterns to tailor the microphone’s pickup to your needs.
3. Blue Yeti
A perennial favorite among streamers, the Blue Yeti offers excellent audio quality and a versatile feature set, including multiple polar patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and gain control. It’s also available in a variety of colors to match your setup.
4. HyperX QuadCast S
This feature-rich USB microphone boasts excellent audio quality, RGB lighting customization, a built-in shock mount to reduce vibration noise, and a convenient tap-to-mute function.
5. Logitech Yeti
A step-up from the Blue Yeti, the Logitech Yeti offers similar features but with a more polished design and higher-quality audio components. It’s a great choice for streamers who want professional-sounding audio without the complexity of an XLR microphone.
