Aston Microphones Origin Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Aston Origin is a high-performance cardioid condenser microphone utilizing a one inch (1 inch) gold evaporated capsule. It is versatile enough to use with most instruments and excels on acoustic guitar and vocals. Its hand-selected capsule is teamed with high-end transformer-less circuitry using only the best components. The Origin is designed to deliver direct, smooth and intimate sound for a natural and transparent recording.

Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone

Audio-Technica’s stringent quality and consistency standards set the AT2020 apart from other mics in its class. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. The AT2020: The new standard for affordable side-address studio condensers.

Audio-Technica AT4040 XLR Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AT4040 side-address condenser microphone features an advanced large diaphragm tensioned specifically to provide smooth, natural sonic characteristics. A marriage of technical precision and artistic inspiration, the AT4040 offers exceptionally low noise, wide dynamic range and high-SPL capability for greatest versatility.

Blue Yeti USB Condenser Microphone

Yeti is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone available Anywhere. Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings, Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, directly to your computer. Blackout Yeti can capture anything with a clarity and ease unheard of in a USB microphone. Featuring Blue innovative triple capsule array, Blackout Yeti can record in stereo or your choice of three other unique patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional.

Fifine USB Condenser Microphone

Can a sub-$50 USB mic be good enough for voice over work? Reviews on YouTube and the intarwebs seem to state so. Of course it’s not going to truly compare to something more expensive. But if your budget is tight and you’re just starting out, give it a shot. It’s a USB-A so if you’ve got a newer computer/tablet with only USB-C you’ll need a converter.

MXL 990 XLR Condenser Microphone

The MXL 990 mic has been around for a very long time. It’s a formidable budget XLR mic for voice over work. You can also buy it in white with a blue LED light inside (“Blizzard”, black with a red LED light inside (“Blaze”), midnight, coral, and even green. The variants are all priced differently and MXL re-invents the MXL 990 all the time with different colors.

MXL V67G Large Capsule Condenser Microphone

“Old school tube mellow” is often used to describe the sound of the MXL V67G Large Capsule Condenser Microphone. Designed mainly for vocals, the V67G combines Class A FET circuitry and a transformer-coupled output for an open and pure sound. The V67G comes through with killer vocals even in front of a busy mix and has great stage appeal with a gold-plated round grill and distinctive, vintage body. You’ll be amazed by the sound this cleverly-designed microphone provides and pleasantly pleased with the price.

Neumann TLM 102 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

A more budget friendly option compared to the TLM 103. Finely tuned sound signature especially accents the area of 8 to 12 kilohertz which is crucial for human voices. The recordings get a silky elegance which is typical for large diaphragm microphones; the voice gets a noble presence in the overall mix. The TLM 102 remains easy to handle and deals masterfully with critical consonants or sibilants: It has an integrated pop shield.

Neumann TLM 103 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The TLM 103 is one of the standards for the voice over industry. It is the ideal large diaphragm microphone for all professional and semi-professional applications. By utilizing the tried and true transformerless circuit found in numerous Neumann mics, the TLM 103 features ultra low self-noise coupled with high sound pressure level capability. The cardioid capsule, derived from the legendary U 87, is acoustically well-balanced and provides extraordinary attenuation of signals from the rear.

Neumann U 87 Ai Studio Condenser Microphone

The Neumann U 87 Ai is probably the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over. Its smooth and refined sound is as iconic as its elegant exterior design. The U 87 Ai is the standard microphone for speech and vocals. Three polar patterns plus pad and low cut options make it adaptable to a wide range of applications.