🎤 XLR Microphones
Buying guide →Compare professional XLR microphones for podcasts and music. See prices and specs from top brands like Shure, Neumann, and Audio-Technica.
⭐ Editor's top picks
63 products
| # | Product | Brand | Price | Rating | Reviews | Save | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Behringer C-1Best Value | Behringer | $37.99 | ⭐ 4.2 | 18,700 | View | |
| 2 | Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USBEditor's Pick | Audio-Technica | $59.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 18,700 | View | |
| 3 | MXL 770Editor's Pick | MXL | $63.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 7,890 | View | |
| 4 | V67GEditor's Pick | MXL | $69.00 | ⭐ 4.4 | 4,200 | View | |
| 5 |  CAD Audio GXL2200Editor's Pick | CAD Audio | $69.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 5,670 | View | |
| 6 | Audio-Technica AT2020Editor's Pick | Audio-Technica | $79.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 34,200 | View | |
| 7 | AKG P120Editor's Pick | AKG | $79.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 12,300 | View | |
| 8 | AKG D5Editor's Pick | AKG | $79.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 7,890 | View | |
| 9 | Rode PodMicEditor's Pick | Rode | $89.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 12,300 | View | |
| 10 | MXL 990/991 KitEditor's Pick | MXL | $89.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 12,300 | View | |
| 11 | 2006Editor's Pick | MXL | $99.00 | ⭐ 4.4 | 1,870 | View | |
| 12 | X1 SEditor's Pick | sE Electronics | $99.00 | ⭐ 4.6 | 3,100 | View | |
| 13 | Shure SM58Most Popular | Shure | $99.99 | ⭐ 4.8 | 45,600 | View | |
| 14 | Shure SM57Editor's Pick | Shure | $99.99 | ⭐ 4.8 | 34,200 | View | |
| 15 | sE Electronics V7Editor's Pick | sE Electronics | $99.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 5,670 | View | |
| 16 | Sterling Audio ST151Editor's Pick | Sterling Audio | $99.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 2,890 | View | |
| 17 | Behringer B-2 ProEditor's Pick | Behringer | $117.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 3,450 | View | |
| 18 | Audio-Technica AT2035Editor's Pick | Audio-Technica | $129.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 12,300 | View | |
| 19 | AKG P220Editor's Pick | AKG | $129.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 5,670 | View | |
| 20 | Shure Beta 57AEditor's Pick | Shure | $139.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 5,670 | View | |
| 21 | LCT 240 PROEditor's Pick | Lewitt | $149.00 | ⭐ 4.6 | 1,890 | View | |
| 22 | PL80aEditor's Pick | Electro-Voice | $149.00 | ⭐ 4.5 | 680 | View | |
| 23 | Shure Beta 58AEditor's Pick | Shure | $159.99 | ⭐ 4.8 | 8,920 | View | |
| 24 | Sennheiser e935Editor's Pick | Sennheiser | $169.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 5,670 | View |
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between condenser and dynamic XLR microphones?
Condensers (AT2020, Rode NT1, AKG C414) are sensitive and capture detail — ideal for studio vocals, acoustic guitars, and overheads in treated rooms. Dynamics (Shure SM7B, SM58, Sennheiser MD 421) reject room noise and handle loud sources, ideal for podcasting, broadcast, drums, and untreated rooms.
Do XLR microphones need phantom power?
Condenser XLR mics need +48 V phantom power, supplied by every modern audio interface. Dynamic mics like the SM7B don't need phantom power and won't be damaged by it. Ribbon mics do not want phantom power applied — turn it off before plugging one in.
What's the best XLR microphone for podcasting?
The Shure SM7B is the broadcast standard but needs a clean preamp with 60 dB of gain. The Rode PodMic and Procaster deliver similar broadcast tone for less money. The Electro-Voice RE20 is the alternative classic. For a budget pick, the Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB has both XLR and USB outputs.
How long should an XLR cable be?
For desk recording, six feet (2 m) is enough. For mic-to-camera or stage runs, ten or fifteen feet (3–5 m) is standard. Mogami Gold and Hosa Pro are the most-deployed brands; Amazon Basics XLR is fine for budget setups and short runs.
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