Best XLR Microphones Under $100

13 picks ranked by value score (rating + review confidence vs price).

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1
Behringer C-1

Behringer

Condenser, cardioid, gold diaphragm, budget

$37.994.29.45View
2
Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB

Audio-Technica

Dynamic, USB + XLR, cardioid, headphone out

$59.994.56.41View
3
MXL 770

MXL

Condenser, cardioid, FET, gold diaphragm

$63.994.45.36View
4
Audio-Technica AT2020

Audio-Technica

Condenser, cardioid, 20Hz-20kHz, 144dB SPL

$79.994.65.21View
5
CAD Audio GXL2200

CAD Audio

Condenser, cardioid, gold-sputtered, 10dB pad

$69.994.34.61View
6
AKG P120

AKG

Condenser, cardioid, 2/3" diaphragm, -20dB pad

$79.994.44.50View
7
Shure SM58

Shure

Dynamic, cardioid, 50Hz-15kHz, pneumatic shock mount

$99.994.84.47View
8
AKG D5

AKG

Dynamic, supercardioid, laminated varimotion diaphragm

$79.994.54.38View
9
Shure SM57

Shure

Dynamic, cardioid, 40Hz-15kHz, instrument workhorse

$99.994.84.35View
10
Rode PodMic

Rode

Dynamic, cardioid, internal pop filter, swing mount

$89.994.64.18View
11
MXL 990/991 Kit

MXL

Condenser pair, LDC + SDC, includes case

$89.994.33.91View
12
sE Electronics V7

sE Electronics

Dynamic, supercardioid, studio-quality for stage

$99.994.63.45View
13
Sterling Audio ST151

Sterling Audio

Condenser, LDC, 3 patterns, -10dB pad, HPF

$99.994.43.05View

Value score is a quick ranking signal, not an absolute quality measure. Check product details for I/O, gain, connectivity, and workflow fit.