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Microphones

Beginner-friendly microphone advice and recommendations for recording vocals, instruments and home studio audio.

Studio condenser microphone on a stand in a home recording studio.

Choosing the right microphone can make a big difference to the quality of your recordings. Explore beginner-friendly microphones for vocals, instruments, podcasts and home studio use, with practical advice on microphone types, features and what to look for before you buy.

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Audio-Technica AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone

Audio-Technica AT2020

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Audio-Technica

Thomann

Budget

Affordable cardioid condenser microphone widely used for vocals, acoustic instruments and home recording.

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Rode NT1 Signature Series condenser microphone in black

Rode NT1 Signature Series

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Rode

Andertons Music Co.

Mid-range

Low-noise large-diaphragm condenser microphone supplied with useful recording accessories.

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Shure SM58 dynamic vocal microphone

Shure SM58

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Shure

Andertons Music Co.

Budget

Rugged dynamic vocal microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern and long-standing reputation for reliability.

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Shure SM57 dynamic instrument microphone

Shure SM57

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Shure

Thomann

Budget

Versatile dynamic microphone commonly used on guitar amplifiers, drums and instruments.

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