The Best Computer Microphone of April: Reviews & Buyers Guide

Top Picks

• Best Overall: Shure SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal 

When a studio microphone is lying inside what seems to be a cage, an outside shock mount is what you perceive. This compact mic provides well-balanced audio with a stronger center and low bass roll-off that brings vitality to your speech. The accompanying pneumatic shock mount allows you to move about on stage without worrying that handling noises may obstruct your audio. The Shure SM58 also has an internal pop filter to reduce distracting wind and breathing noises.

• Best Speech: Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone  

The quietness of this Shure microphone is very widely recognized. Why is the Shure SM7B so quiet in our article? We go into further depth on this. The output of the microphone is really low, however. But it's always a good idea to use a preamp, and the gain booster that this microphone is most often coupled with is the Cloudlifter CL-1. The main areas that are affected are your vocals, which stand out because of a well-rounded sound that extends from crisp highs to warm lows. Once your voice is established, it becomes one of the microphones for singing.

• Best Supercardioid: Sennheiser Professional E 945 Dynamic 

Sennheiser e945 has a dynamic neodymium ferrous magnet with boron that protects stability from outside influences. The degree of versatility that this one option offers is lacking in many live mics. I can't express how fantastic this mic is enough, given the depth and clarity it will provide to your voice. Because of the price, I wouldn't use this microphone for anything other than singing.

• Best Integrated Pop Shield: Rode PodMic Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast

Retro in style, it seems like this broadcast microphone is from a radio show. This microphone captures your sound using a dynamic capsule with permanent polarization, contrary to what you may think based on its appearance. Even more striking is the fact that it has the same wide-frequency response we associate with condenser microphones, which adds another layer of information to your speech. Since the Rode Podmic is made specifically for podcast and broadcast use, it is one of my personal favorites for voice-over work.

• Best Produces Clear: Blue Yeti USB Microphone

The most popular and well-known USB microphone for voice-over work is probably the Blue Yeti USB. Many vloggers claim that this is the best microphone for voiceovers in videos. The tri-condenser array of capsules on this USB microphone substantially boosts its versatility. Whether you're recording in a conference room or by yourself, you can optimize your audio with their variety of pattern options. You may use this computer microphone's specific capabilities, including gain control and a mute button.