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Best Microphones under $40021

1. MXL 2008 Studio Condenser Microphone

#1 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

"Great mic for the price. Nice and clean condenser mic that sounds good on vocals and a blend mic on a guitar cab. The shockmount with extra bands was a nice touch and..."  Read More

2. MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone

#2 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

Built with an 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon and a Figure-8 polar pattern, the MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone adds warmth and smooths out sibilant tones in all of your...  Read More

3. MXL V67-MD1 Microphone Bundle

#3 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

"Great. Love this microphone, the shock mount and cable that are included are great as-well and make the drop worth it."  Read More

4. Superlux S241/U3 Condenser Microphone

#4 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

Ideal for a range of studio products, including the overhead miking of drum kits, the Superlux S241/U3 is a true capacitor condenser microphone with a half-inch...  Read More

5. CAD GXL3000 Condenser Microphone

#5 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

"Great introduction to condenser mics. Using the pandemic to delve more into home recording and have had great success so far recording vocal and acoustic tracks with..."  Read More

6. Sennheiser MKE 2 Elements GoPro HERO4 Mic

#6 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

When your breathtaking videos need audio to match, grab the Sennheiser MKE 2 Elements: a waterproof action mic for GoPro HERO4 cameras. Great for filming while...  Read More

7. PreSonus Revelator USB Microphone

#7 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

"Easy and highly functional microphone. This microphone can be mixed by itself. The sound quality is also good."  Read More

8. Tascam DR-60DMKII, DR-70D, & DR-701D DSLR Recorders

#8 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

"great product! built well and works well also."  Read More

9. MXL CR30 Microphone

#9 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

"Very good as first proper mic. For $90 USD this microphone is all i could ever ask for. Aesthetic design, built like a tank and really balanced and clear audio, not to..."  Read More

10. Audio-Technica ATR6550X Condenser Microphone

#10 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

"Been working great for Zoom teaching. from what people have told me, the sound quality is better since I’ve been using it in comparison to the mic on the webcam. It..."  Read More

11. Superlux ORTF S502 Microphone

#11 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

The Superlux ORTF S502 produces evenly-spread stereo imaging with great localization, depth, and sound texture, making it ideal for a wide range of stereo recording...  Read More

12. MXL USB .007 Condenser Microphone

#12 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

Want recording studio–level sound without the hassle of having to buy mixers, preamps, and other expensive equipment? The MXL .007 USB mic might be just the thing you...  Read More

13. CAD GXL2200BP Condenser Microphone

#13 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

A condenser microphone with a large diameter and a fixed cardioid pattern, the CAD GXL2200 is ideally suited for recording and broadcast applications. Its low...  Read More

14. AKG P120 USB Condenser Microphone

#14 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

The AKG P120 is a USB condenser cardioid microphone with an excellent set of features. Extremely versatile, it can be used for videos, music recording, and voiceover...  Read More

15. sE Electronics X1 D Condenser Mic

#15 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

The X1 D microphone brings the renowned quality of sE Electronics’ X1 series to a mic specifically designed for use on drums and percussion. The hand-crafted...  Read More

16. Audix OM2 Vocal Microphone

#16 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

When you need a high-performing mic that thrives in any setting, there are few better choices than the OM2 dynamic microphone from Audix. With a tight and uniform...  Read More

17. PreSonus PD-70 Dynamic Vocal Microphone

#17 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

The front-address PD-70 from PreSonus is an ideal dynamic microphone for the human voice. Featuring a solid frequency curve with a subtle bass roll-off and a slight...  Read More

18. Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser USB Mic

#18 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

If you’ve explored the USB recording space, you’re most likely familiar with how versatile Audio Technica’s AT2020USB mic can be. The AT2020USB-X takes all of those...  Read More

19. Beyerdynamic FOX USB Studio Microphone

#19 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

The FOX Studio Microphone from Beyerdynamic is the easiest way to bring crisp, focused audio to your voice right out of the box. Like Beyerdynamic’s impressive lineup...  Read More

20. Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

#20 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

The AT2020 from Audio-Technica brings everything you’d want a mic to do—all at an attainable price point to jumpstart your project studio. With its classic 120-degree...  Read More

21. CAD Audio CX1 USB Audio Interface

#21 in Best Microphones under $400 of 21 products

The CAD Audio CX1 is a no-frills, all-quality audio interface that occupies a shockingly small footprint and delivers crystal clear audio recording right to your...  Read More