The Shure SM57 dynamic cardioid microphone is one of the best known microphones in the world and has a place in every mic locker.
Best Microphones Guide
Helping you to find the best microphone for your recording, live performance, podcasting, gaming, or video needs
Welcome to the Best Microphones Guide
Your guide to the best microphones for recording, live performance, podcasting, video, and gaming
Mic Test Results
We test microphones and evaluate them before creating our picks for top microphones in different categories. Check out our recommendations:
The Best Microphones for Recording Vocals
We tested top condenser and dynamic vocal microphones and evaluated their performance recording lead vocals. We then ranked our top picks for recording vocals.
The Best Microphones for Recording Acoustic Guitar
We tested top condenser and dynamic microphones and evaluated their ability to record acoustic guitar. We then ranked our top picks for recording acoustic guitar.
The Best Microphones for Recording Electric Guitar
We put commonly used electric guitar microphones through rigorous testing and narrowed down the best microphones for recording electric guitar.
The Best Microphones for Recording Kick Drums
Some might think there couldn't be much difference in recording a kick drum, but there is! We tested the best known mics and did all the careful listening to determine the best mics for recording kick drums.
Mic Reviews
Our reviews of individual microphones will help you decide what mics will fit your needs. Reviews are added regularly.
Rode NT1
The Rode NT1 cardioid condenser microphone is a high quality mic that is a popular choice for recording vocals.
Shure SM58
The legendary Shure SM58 vocal microphone is the world’s most recognizable microphone. It has a long history of being one of the most utilized vocal microphones out there.
Latest Blog Posts
General information about microphones, recording, and external resources we think you will find valuable.
How to record electric guitar or acoustic guitar with only one USB microphone
While it may not be the ideal method of recording electric or acoustic guitar, you can do it with just one USB microphone. To do it, an audio
Does the Shure SM57 Microphone Need Phantom Power
Are you considering the Shure SM57 microphone and wondering whether it needs phantom power? That is a good question to consider before purchasin
Can the Shure SM57 Microphone be Used for Vocals?
The iconic Shure SM57 dynamic microphone is best known for its use as an instrument microphone as it is one of the top microphones for recording