The Best Microphones 2025

1. JBL - PartyBox Digital Wireless Microphones - Black

Make your good times even better with JBL PartyBox Wireless Mics. Just plug them into any JBL PartyBox, or use the dongle for the freedom of a wireless connection, and let your voice be heard. Indoors or outside, you'll sound clear and captivating on these mics specially tailored to sound amazing over any PartyBox speaker. A built-in foam pop filter minimizes any extraneous vocal sounds as you sing a duet with your best friend, and a shock mount system keeps things quiet when you're passing the mic to someone else. Up to 20 hours of play time and because you can still use a mic even while it's charging on the PartyBox's built-in power bank, the fun will last as long as the party does. Rock the house with the JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic.

Make your good times even better with JBL PartyBox Wireless Mics. Just plug them into any JBL PartyBox, or use the dongle for the freedom of a wireless connection, and let your voice be heard. Indoors or outside, you'll sound clear and captivating on these mics specially tailored to sound amazing over any PartyBox speaker. A built-in foam pop filter minimizes any extraneous vocal sounds as you sing a duet with your best friend, and a shock mount system keeps things quiet when you're passing the mic to someone else. Up to 20 hours of play time and because you can still use a mic even while it's charging on the PartyBox's built-in power bank, the fun will last as long as the party does. Rock the house with the JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic.

2. DJI - Mic Mini Wireless Omnidirectional Microphone System - Black

The DJI Mic Mini Wireless Microphone System is an all-in-one audio solution designed for content creators, vloggers, and filmmakers. This compact and lightweight system includes two transmitters, one receiver, and a convenient charging case, offering a range of up to 250 meters and up to 15 hours of battery life. With its magnetic attachment and intuitive OLED touchscreen, the DJI Mic Mini provides flexible and easy-to-use wireless audio capture, ensuring crystal-clear sound quality in any environment, whether you're recording interviews, livestreaming, or capturing professional-grade audio for your projects.

Introducing DJI Mic Mini, a wireless microphone that packs powerful performance into an ultralight body. It ensures stable transmission of high-quality audio, boasts extended battery life, and features direct connection with products in the DJI OsmoAudio™ ecosystem. Experience detail-rich sound recording that elevates your content creation experience. With a simple flip of the case, you are ready to add high-quality audio to any project.

3. Blue Microphones - Blue Yeti Professional Multi-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone

PC and Mac compatible; cardioid condenser capsule; USB connection; adjustable stand included

Yeti is the premium USB mic professionals trust worldwide, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound and enhanced Blue VO!CE vocal effects for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Thanks to Yeti’s proprietary three-capsule technology and four pickup patterns, you can produce professional recordings and streams with legendary ease. Yeti also features studio controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain that put you in chargeof the recording process. Set up in seconds with the included desktop stand or connect directly to a mic stand or boom arm.

4. HyperX - SoloCast Wired Cardioid USB Condenser Gaming Microphone

Meet Talk GO, JLab Audio’s compact, lightweight, and portable USB microphone.

For video editors, streamers, and gamers looking for a USB microphone with great sound quality, the HyperX SoloCast is a must have. Get 24-bit, 96kHz recordings with the SoloCast’s high bit depth and sampling rate. It’s Plug N Play with a USB-C connection, making it simple to use, with some of our fan-favorite conveniences like the tap-to-mute sensor and LED mute indicator. The versatile microphone has a flexible, adjustable stand and is also compatible with most boom arms, so it can either sit on your desk or work mounted. Certified by TeamSpeak and Discord and compatible with OBS, XSplit, Streamlabs OBS and a number of other programs, it’s an extremely streamer-friendly microphone.

5. Samson - Q2U Dynamic USB Microphone

For recording voices; dynamic design; 50Hz - 15kHz frequency response; die-cast zinc and heavy guage mesh material; USB connection; headphone jack; includes tripod stand extention

Optimize your recording sessions with this Samson Q2U recording and podcasting pack. The Q2U Dynamic USB Microphone is ideal for studio recordings and stage performances and can be connected directly to your computer or mobile device via USB. This Samson Q2U recording and podcasting pack comes with a range of accessories, including a tripod, a windscreen and a 3m XLR cable, for a complete package.

6. Blue Microphones - Blue Yeti Professional Multi-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone

Ideal for podcasts and voiceovers; also lets you record vocals, acoustic or electric guitar, piano and other instruments; integrated pop filter; internally shock-mounted condenser capsule

Yeti is the premium USB mic professionals trust worldwide, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound and enhanced Blue VO!CE vocal effects for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Thanks to Yeti’s proprietary three-capsule technology and four pickup patterns, you can produce professional recordings and streams with legendary ease. Yeti also features studio controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain that put you in chargeof the recording process. Set up in seconds with the included desktop stand or connect directly to a mic stand or boom arm.

7. Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone

Compatible with Mac and Windows; condenser design; 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response; USB connection; mute, volume, gain and blend controls

Enjoy clear audio recordings with this Elgato Wave:3 USB condenser microphone. The 70-20,000Hz frequency response ensures efficient sound delivery, while the cardioid polar pattern helps capture speech clearly. This Elgato Wave:3 USB condenser microphone has an included adjustable desktop stand for flexible placement, and the multifunctional control dial allows for easy operation.

8. HyperX QuadCast S RGB USB Condenser Microphone - Black

The HyperX QuadCast™ S is a USB condenser microphone that both sounds great and looks great. The supremely stunning RGB lighting and dynamic effects will add style and flair to any stream or setup, and is customizable via HyperX NGENUITY software. The QuadCast S is an all-inclusive mic, featuring an anti-vibration shock mount to help quiet the rumbles of daily life and a built-in pop filter to muffle plosive sounds. Instantly know your mic status with the LED indicator, and simply tap-to-mute to avoid awkward broadcasting accidents. With four selectable polar patterns, this mic’s prepared for nearly any recording situation and also features a gain control dial to quickly regulate input sensitivity. The included mount adapter fits 3/8” and 5/8” thread sizes, compatible with most stands. QuadCast S is certified by Discord and TeamSpeak™ so you can ensure that your microphone is broadcasting loud and clear for all your followers and listeners, and you can also monitor your mic in real time using the convenient headphone jack on the back of the mic. It’s multi-platform compatible, so you can deliver quality sound output whether you’re connecting to a PC, PS5™, PS4™, or Mac®.

Radiant RGB lighting with dynamic effects Anti-Vibration shock mount Tap-to-Mute sensor with LED indicator Four selectable polar patterns Convenient gain control adjustment Customizable via HyperX NGENUITY Software Mount adapter, built-in pop filter, and headphone jack Multi-device and program compatibility

9. Blue Microphones - Blue Yeti Nano Premium Wired Multi-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone

Compatible with most computers; electret condenser design; 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response; USB connection; includes microphone stand; mute and volume controls

Yeti Nano is a broadcast-quality USB mic for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Yeti Nano features Blue VO!CEeffects, 24-bit sound quality and plug ’n play operation with Mac or PC. With a no-latency headphone output and onboard controls, Yeti Nano is the essential mic for today’s streamers.

10. Samson - Go Mic Mobile Lavalier Wireless Microphone System

Receiver, beltpack transmitter, LM8 omnidirectional lavalier microphone, cables and accessories; dual-channel receiver; up to 100' operating range

Add high-quality audio to video content with the Samson Go Mic Mobile Lavalier Wireless System. The system’s two-channel receiver comes with a variety of mounting hardware and cables to connect your digital device, and the rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets you record for up to 13 hours. In addition to the receiver, the system features Samson's PXD2 Beltpack Transmitter and LM8 omnidirectional Lavalier microphone for up to 100-feet of uncompressed digital wireless operation.