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Best microphones for streaming

A streaming mic sits close to your mouth for hours and has to ignore the keyboard. Dynamic mics reject room noise best; condensers sound airier in a quiet room.

Top 10 of 123 that qualify, from 158 microphones compared. Closest fit first.

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  1. Shure SM7B

    Top pick

    Shure SM7B

    XLR dynamic broadcast mic for voice

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    XLR
    Capsule
    Dynamic
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  2. Rode PodMic

    Rode PodMic

    XLR dynamic broadcast mic, all-metal

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    XLR
    Capsule
    Dynamic
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  3. HyperX QuadCast

    HyperX QuadCast

    USB condenser mic with shock mount and tap-to-mute

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    USB
    Capsule
    Condenser
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Calls & meetings, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  4. Blue Yeti

    Blue Yeti

    USB condenser mic with four pickup patterns

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    USB
    Capsule
    Condenser
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Calls & meetings, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  5. Audio-Technica AT2020

    Audio-Technica AT2020

    XLR studio condenser mic, cardioid

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    XLR
    Capsule
    Condenser
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  6. Elgato Wave:3 MK.2

    Elgato Wave:3 MK.2

    USB condenser mic with clip guard and DSP

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    USB
    Capsule
    Condenser
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Calls & meetings, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  7. Shure MV7X

    Shure MV7X

    XLR dynamic podcast mic, all-metal

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    XLR
    Capsule
    Dynamic
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  8. FIFINE AmpliGame A6T

    FIFINE AmpliGame A6T

    USB condenser gaming mic kit with boom arm and RGB

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    USB
    Capsule
    Condenser
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Calls & meetings, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    Yes
    RGB
    Yes
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  9. FIFINE T669 Pro1

    FIFINE T669 Pro1

    USB condenser mic kit with boom arm and pop filter

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    USB
    Capsule
    Condenser
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Calls & meetings, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    Yes
    RGB
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  10. FIFINE K669B

    Budget pick

    FIFINE K669B

    Metal USB condenser mic with volume knob

    • Tuned for voice on stream
    Connection
    USB
    Capsule
    Condenser
    Best for
    Streaming & gaming, Podcasts & voice, Calls & meetings, Singing & instruments
    Type
    Desktop
    Boom arm
    No
    RGB
    No
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon

How we picked

We compared 158 microphones with real Amazon listings and kept the 123 that meet all of this:

The closest fits come first. No brand pays to be listed or placed higher. Prices change daily, so we never print one; Amazon shows today's price.

Questions

What are the best microphones for streaming?

Our top three are the Shure SM7B, Rode PodMic and HyperX QuadCast. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.

What should microphones for streaming have?

Tuned for voice on stream. Every pick on this list does.

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