Top podcast microphone 2020Posted by whatpods on February 16th, 2020 Podcast hosts start with a dream
With so much to keep you busy, there’s no need to over think your choice of microphone. Fortunately, the team at WhatPods has made the decision much simpler for you.
Indie podcasters have never had so much to worry about. How do I get guests on my show? How do I monetize? Should I get a co-host? How do I design social posts for the show?
WhatPods surveyed over 1,500 active podcast hosts and asked them two simple questions: Which microphone do you use on your podcast? And, What do you rate it out of 5?
They rolled up the responses and ranked the top 20 best microphones for podcasting.
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Our goal is to help all podcast hosts find their voice, find their audience, and find ways to monetise their show.
Whether you’re new to podcasting and are in the market for your very first mic, or you’ve been around awhile and are just looking to upgrade, the list has a mic that will suit your needs.
In this article, we breakdown the WhatPods’ list of the best microphones for podcasting, revealing which models, brands, connection types, and transducer types topped the charts.
The 5 best microphones for podcasting
Unsurprisingly, given the brand’s ubiquity with podcasting, the Blue Yeti tops the list and is used by 18% of all podcasters.
The Yeti is an affordable, USB mic that’s popular because it’s so easy to use and won’t cost you a fortune. You simply plug it into your computer and away you go.
Beyond its price tag and ease-of-use, the Yeti is extremely versatile. It’s perfect for single-host, multiple-hosts, and host/guest interview formats, which is achieved by its in-built four polar pattern modes: cardioid, stereo, omnidirectional, and bidirectional.
Coming in at a close second place is the Audio-Technica 2100. The 2100 comes with both USB and XLR connectivity, making it a more versatile mic than the Yeti, and at a lower price tag.
In third place, used by about 8% of all podcasters, is the Shure SM7B, an XLR-only mic that’s about three times the price of the Yeti. A little more advanced than the first two placegetters, the SM7B is perfect for the more seasoned podcaster who’s looking for an upgrade.
In fourth place, used by about 5.5% of all podcasters is the Heil PR40, which is a serious mic with a serious price tag (over 0).
Rounding out the top five, in fifth place, is the Electro-Voice RE20.
Top mics by brand
In terms of brand coverage in the top 20, Shure and Rode shared top billing with 5 models each. In total there were:
Top mics by connection type
In terms of connection type in the top 20, there were:
Top mics by transducer type
In terms of transducer type in the top 20, there were:
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