The 10 Best Dynamic Usb Microphone Reviews– Buyer’s Guide 2023

Top Picks

•  Best Overall: Shure MV7 USB Microphone for Podcasting 

In order to operate with audio interfaces and directly into your computer, the Shure MV7 supports both USB and conventional XLR mic connectors. It also maintains the user-requested level of simplicity in operation. We are great admirers of the included software since it provides you precise control over a range of parameters and includes a few presets to make things simple for beginners. It costs more than some of the other models on our list, but you can't go wrong by placing your faith in Shure to provide a quality product. We anticipate the Shure MV7 to continue to rule the market for many years to come.

• Best Easy to Control: Blue Microphones Yeti Studio Blackout 

The development of streaming and vlogging has been equated with the Blue Yeti. And for a good cause; the Yeti's four pickup patterns make it simple to operate and very flexible. They've been used to record musical instruments, podcasts, and a variety of other studio projects. Its portability is one area where it falls short. Beast in both name and nature. But the Blue Yeti is still the mic to beat if it is purchased with studio usage in mind.

• Best Extended: Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR 

We won't go into a lengthy discussion of the advantages of USB .vs XLR mics, which is a good thing since the Audio-Technica AT2005USB has both interfaces. A solid, all-metal dynamic microphone costs little under $80 and won't win any prizes for sound quality when recorded, but it just could come in handy in a variety of circumstances. Due to the added adaptability provided by both USB and XLR, we can see them being quite popular as backups, and the on/off switch—which is seldom assured at this level—is a wonderful feature to have. Just make sure to activate it before going live.

• Best Condenser: Mackie EM-USB Video Conference 

Anyone with a passion for recording and home studios has probably encountered Mackie while traveling. The American company, which specializes in creating affordable equipment to get novice and intermediate studios up and running, has now broadened its emphasis with the Mackie EM-USB to fulfill current needs. The EM-USB offers a few great features, including an integrated mute button that comes in useful for sneezing in the middle of sentences. It's also wonderful to see a USB-C connection included.

• Best Plug and Play: Apogee Hype Mic - USB Microphone 

A typical criticism of USB microphones is that, due to their relative affordability, they cannot be as effective as a traditional microphones. There is a claim that because USB microphones are now widely used, there ought to be some more sophisticated types available, even if they may have more to do with the target market. The Apogee HypeMic offers the same levels of overall performance you'd expect from Apogee, together with a high degree of audio quality (24-bit/98kHz). The HypeMic's onboard compressor, which offers three degrees of compression to help you tame dynamic voices for that radio-style constancy, is its crowning achievement.