The best microphone for streaming and gaming may differ depending on your use and environment, but quality is no less key for any use. The microphones attached to the best gaming headsets will often suffice for gaming, but if you want crystal clear vocals for streaming or podcasting then operating the best standalone microphone is a must.
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BEST STREAMING MICROPHONE
5. HyperX Quadcast S
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The gamer-centric HyperX Quadcast S is an excellent value microphone for the gamer or streamer looking for an easy-to-use, clear-sounding mic. While it doesn't quite match up to the Yeti X in terms of sound quality, the Quadcast S makes up for it in design and feature-set.
Another nice feature is the touch-sensitive mute button at the top of the microphone. Often, mute buttons and switches make a loud click when recording a common issue's thoughtful solution. The Quantcast S hits the sweet spot of price, sound, and features if you're looking to add something to your live stream.
The biggest difference between the Quadcast S and last year's Quadcast is that it offers dynamic RGB lighting, so it looks like you're speaking into a lava lamp. If you're not an RGB fan, you can save yourself $20 and pick up Quadcast since they are the same microphone sans the light show.
4. Blue Yeti Nano
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This miniature version of the classic Blue Yeti is the perfect microphone for those just starting with streaming. It has an excellent sound quality for a product under $100, while its tiny size and lightweight metal build make it easy to transport (this is at least 40 percent smaller than its larger Yeti cousin).
The difference its 24bit / 48khz recording sample rates make is noticeable, too: putting audio from the Nano and original Yeti side by side reveals that the former is superior by quite a margin. It’s only got two polar patterns, cardioid and omnidirectional, but the Yeti Nano more than makes up for it with everything else.
3. HyperX SoloCast
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The HyperX SoloCast is the best of a slew of new budget-oriented microphones. These new mics deliver their more expensive siblings' audio performance, prioritizing the sound over extensive feature sets for a frankly fantastic price.
With the JLab Audio Talk GO and Razer Seiren Mini all offering great sound, the HyperX SoloCast about stands above the others because it's essentially giving us the audio chops of its pricier QuadCast S compatriot. That's a fantastic microphone in its own right, and we can bear losing the full list of features and range of polar patterns when we want an easy plug-and-play mic.
2. Blue Yeti X
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There's a reason Blue microphones tend to show up in a lot of recommended product guides. The Blue Yeti X is a hybrid model of the Nano and the original Yeti, an amalgam of the better bits of both.
The sturdy microphone now has an LED-lit front panel that usefully monitors your volume levels at a glance, and the sound quality remains top-notch. It's clear why this is the mic of choice of many professional podcasters and streamers.
Blue recently released a World of Warcraft Edition Yeti X. It offers the same features as the Yeti X, except it's rocking a nice black with gold trim design along with some neat fantasy glyphs all over the mic.
1.Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone
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If you're a musician or want your voice to sound the way it should be heard, the MV7 is an easy recommendation if you don't mind reaching deep into your pocketbook.
Shure's first hybrid XLR/USB microphone manages to provide pro-grade sound with minimal set-up and expertise. While it is more expensive than your average premium mic, its versatility completely justifies the cost.
The Shure MV7 is a great-sounding XLR/USB hybrid microphone that'll give veteran podcasters and streamers a serious upgrade.
Source: techradar
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