Here are the top rated recording microphones on Amazon under $100.
The list below was put together by Amazon’s product rating, sales, and customer comments.
Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
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Features:
- Professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone for unsurpassed audio quality
- Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applications
- Exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution
- Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
- Ultra low-noise transformerless FET input circuitry
Price: $47.54
MXL 770 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Customer Rating:
Features:
- Gold-sputtered, 6-micron, low distortion diaphragm
- FET preamp with balanced output
- Switchable bass cut and -10dB pad
- Legendary MXL sonic characteristics
- Comes with shock mount and rugged carrying case
Price: $78.99
Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
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Features:
- Side-address condenser microphone with USB output for easy connection to your computer
- Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use
- Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor your microphone output without audible delay
- Adjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls on the front of the microphone
- High-quality AD convertor with 16 bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate
- Side-Address Studio Condenser Microphone With Usb Output
- Ideal For Podcasting, Home Studio Recording, Field Recording & Voiceover Use
- Built-In Headphone Jack With Volume Control Allows Direct Monitoring Of Microphone’S Output Without Audible Delay
Price: $66.74
Audio-Technica AT2020 Side Address Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone
Customer Rating:
Features:
- The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
- Ideal for project/home-studio applications
- High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
- Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Price: $95.00
MXL V67G Large Capsule Condenser Microphone
Customer Rating:
Features:
- Large 32mm pressure gradient condenser capsule
- Gold-sputtered, 6 micron density diaphragm
- Solid state preamp balanced transformer output
- MXL-57 isolation shock mount available
Price: $84.74
I hope these links help all of you looking for microphones.
Pricing & rating note: The prices & customer rating above can change, so check the Amazon page for the most recent info. Also, you can sometimes buy used gear from Amazon for a cheaper price. So check to see if they offer a used option if you are on a budget.
Do you have a favorite microphone?
Samson C01U pro is a microphone worth its price. It is the best option for starting with condenser mics for beginners according to me.It has been 5 months since I’ve bought it and its rendering a high class service to me.