From budget basics to iconic studio staples, this ranked guide breaks down every major microphone brand and why the right fit goes beyond price.

Trying to narrow down the best microphones for recording is a huge task. There are so many great microphones out there that I honestly struggled to single out a reasonable number of good microphones ...

Cons: The outdoor recording quality was much poorer by comparison, and adjusting gain and mic position only helped a little. Changing settings via its LED buttons is confusing. For how expensive ...