12 Best Podcast Microphones (FAQ Series)

Today I share my thoughts on the best podcast mics for intermediate podcasters and professional podcasters ranging from $100 up to $3600. This is all purely subjective and based on my opinions. I would love to hear what you think the best mics are for podcasting for intermediate podcasters and professional podcasters.

AFFILIATE LINKS BELOW:

Shure SM58
Amazon: https://geni.us/sm58
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm58

Sennheiser E835
Amazon: https://geni.us/e835
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/e835

Se Electronics V7
Amazon: https://geni.us/sEv7
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sev7

Shure Beta 58a
Amazon: https://geni.us/beta58a
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/beta58a

Rode Podmic
Amazon: https://geni.us/rodmic
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/podmic

Audio Technica AT875r
Amazon: https://geni.us/at875r
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/at875r

Beyerdynamic M201TG
Amazon: https://geni.us/M201
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/m201tg

Shure SM7b
Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b

Electro Voice RE20
Amazon: https://geni.us/re20
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/re20b

Rode Procaster
Amazon: https://geni.us/rodepro
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/procaster

Neumann KMS105
Amazon: https://geni.us/kms105
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/kms105

Neumann U87Ai
Amazon: https://geni.us/u87aikit
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/u87

00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Disclaimer PLEASE LISTEN
01:20 - Shure SM58
02:19 - Sennheiser E835
03:05 - sE Electronics V7
03:56 - Shure Beta 58A
04:32 - Bonus Mic
05:01 - Least Favorite Option
06:17 - Audio Technica AT875r
07:09 - Beyerdynamic M201 TG
08:13 - Shure SM7b
09:19 - Electro Voice RE20
10:21 - Bonus Mic
10:56 - Least Favorite Option
12:03 - Neumann KMS105
13:15 - Neumann U87 Ai
14:03 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing.