Popular Studio Microphones for Recording the Voice

We read hundreds of reviews and talked to industry professionals and compiled a list of what we believe is the best of the best. And ALL FOR UNDER $1,000!

 

AKG C414 XLII

Features:

  • Sonic character of the famous AKG C12
  • Nine selectable polar patterns
  • Three attenuation levels (-6,-12,-18dB)
  • Three switchable different bass-cut filters
  • Overload warning with audio peak hold LED

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Audio-Technica AT4050

Features:

  • Dual large gold diaphragm capsule
  • Three switchable polar patterns: omni, cardio, and figure 8
  • Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients
  • State-of-the-art surface-mount electronics ensure compliance with A-T's stringent consistency and reliability standards
  • Switchable 80Hz hi-pass filter and 10dB pad
  • Custom shock mount provides superior isolation

Neumann TLM 102

Features:

  • Large-diaphragm microphone with cardioid directional characteristic (pressure gradient transducer)
  • Compact, characteristic but smaller-scale Neumann design
  • Very high maximum sound pressure level
  • Slight presence boost above 6kHz

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Rode NTK

Features:

  • Designed exclusively for recording professionals
  • Large capsule gold-plate membrane
  • Hand-selected and graded twin triode tubes for wide dynamic range
  • Ultralow Noise
  • Fantastic presence and warmth

Avantone Pro CV-12

Features:

  • The Avantone "Cabernet (C-series)" are premium microphones designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of some much higher priced mics. The Avantone CV-12 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance are comparable to some of the finest vintage tube mics of the 1950' & 1960', but at a fraction of the cost.

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Electro Voice RE-20

Features:

  • Professional-quality dynamic cardioid microphone
  • Heavy-duty internal pop filter reduces proximity effects
  • Internal element shock mount reduces vibration-induced noise
  • Blast and wind filters cover each acoustic opening
  • Bass roll-off switch

Shure SM7B

Features:

  • Flat, wide-range frequency response
  • Bass roll-off and mid-range emphasis controls
  • Optimized shielding against broadband interference
  • Internal "air suspension" shock isolation
  • Built-in pop filter for protection against plosives
  • Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection

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sE2200a II C

Features:

  • At the heart of the 2200a II is the hand-built, hand-tuned brass capsule that put sE on the map as a serious microphone manufacturer. With a gold-sputtered center-terminated diaphragm (two of these back-to-back on the multi-pattern version), the 2200a II's capsule is built in the same style as the vintage European capsules that have been used and loved for many decades.

MXL 770

Features:

  • 20 mm gold-sputtered, 6-micron, low distortion diaphragm
  • FET preamp with balanced output
  • Switchable bass cut and -10 dB pad
  • Legendary MXL sonic characteristics
  • Comes with shock mount and rugged carrying case

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Behringer C-1

Features:

  • Exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution
  • Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
  • Ultra low-noise transformerless FET input circuitry
  • LED indicates phantom power operation
  • Gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector for perfect signal transmission

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