So What's The Best Gaming Microphone?

[@trunkstypingonakeyboard]

I think the mic market is reaching a point where almost all options offer good audio quality. I cant tell much difference between all the mics if im casually listening.

[@calebmendias658]

capitalism

[@dasarchiv3508]

Buy by software and looks then

[@averageuser2027]

@@calebmendias658let’s gooo

[@yoggy2207]

Gaming mics are a joke. get a BEHRINGER Ultravoice XM8500 and a behringer um2 interface. the quility would be way higher than any of these stupid gaming usb mics and its a fraction of the price

[@BobMarley-zu5sc]

​@@yoggy2207 First off that mic looks ugly af and gaming microphones are still just microphones and sound great. (There are exceptions ofcourse) Second, not everyone wants to deal with ysing an audio interface especially if ur just want a mic for gaming you just want it to be plug and play

[@slick-riq]

Excellent video! I’ve started watching various mic review videos to start learning about the options. This by far is one of the best videos, as your the only one I’ve seen who doesn’t just cover the sound quality, but also usability factors, future compatibility, and keyboard sound test - which is a huge factor!

[@HardwareCanucks]

Happy to help 👍 Which mic are you leaning towards? -D.

[@OXMStudios]

That nzxt sounds incredible, too bad they missed on adding more functionality to that front wheel. But for that price? I'm getting it.

[@KiaSad-xm9xr]

You buy it ? If yes. Its good ? I want this for discord

[@teekanne15]

The non mini has the gain control and is pretty much the same aside that.

[@damnson9170]

did you buy it?

[@ArveKarve]

​@@KiaSad-xm9xr never buy gaming mic, those are very bad cheap chinese mics in fancy case... dude... Fifine k688, fduce sl40 and many other usb options that cost 60usd would give you studio quality... As good or not better what professional streamers and podcasters use... Gaming mics and headphones is a scam, outrageous scam

[@Deuces0810]

@@ArveKarve so dint buy the nzxt one?

[@krunchy3761]

Shure MV7 seems to get skipped a lot - USB/XLR hybrid - a less expensive option of the SM7B and very close to the same sound - I can't tell the difference most times.

[@logisec]

@@98260 Personally, the mic just does not have enough gain over microusb. I ended up getting an audio interface and over XLR its fantastic!

[@DanWalshTV]

@@logisec Wouldn't the MV7X be a better buy then? It's nearly $100 cheaper and from what I can tell, basically the same microphone without the USB option.

[@savagesniperrr7905]

Surprised the Samson Q2U isn't in here. That is usually the go to budget mic everyone recommends.

[@AK-yn3wi]

Well it's not a 'gaming microphone' so what'd you expect. Only 'gaming microphones' here.

[@qu3becker]

Definitely a missed opportunity IMO. The Samson is also my go-to recommendation.

[@johanneswestin]

Great sounding mic and the dual output really gives it a leg up in the budget space. Should be high on the list for dual PC recording/streaming.

[@AJBtheSuede]

This is a test of GAMING microphones. This is NOT a test of good or well built microphones :) There's a big difference :)

[@landonstewarttt]

Samson is just the best budget mic brand in 80% of situations

[@NightFoxZero]

I would've imagined the Senheiser Profile mic here as it's a super good price and given Dimitri's enjoyment of their headphones

[@nickglover]

I don't think it's available to buy yet.

[@JordonAM]

Wave Link for the Elgato Wave:3 makes the mic so flexible, especially with Wave Link being VST compatible so you can customize your sound however you want. Replaced my Blue Yeti OG with it and have not regretted it at all. ClipGuard is also a big seller if you often get excited and loud. High recommend for that mic if you're doing content creation and just chatting in general

[@hinchlikescake7592]

HyperX Solcast is pretty great as well at $50. I have one and the quality is decent. Great budget microphone and comes with a capacitive mute button, which comes in super handy!

[@esaedvik]

Not a fan of Elgato's prices as their gear tends to be stupidly overpriced, but when I heard the Wave:3 was built by Lewitt, and I gave it a listen in reviews, I thought I'd test it out if I found it cheap somewhere. Now that I found one for 40€, I can say it's really nice. The software is the killer feature for sure, great mixer, and the fact that they added support for VSTs directly in the software and adding soundboards etc. to an FX channel, just pushes it way beyond anything else even double or triple the price. I had a nice mic and interface already (Oktava MK-012 and Motu M2), but I like gear, so it's now my daily-ish driver.

[@bjornodin]

1. Blue Sona (Sonically outstanding! It brought out your best vocal qualities, while effortlessly dampening background noise and modulating your natural sibilance. All without sounding crunched or processed at all. I'd go so far as to say it has a touch of the classic Mullard sound🎙A warm and intimate sound, that brings you closer to the listener. ❤ 2. HyperX ProCast. Very pro and very detailed, a much lighter touch on the processing side than the Sona. Way more open too, so I imagine it fitting well with recordings where stuff that is integral to the proceedings is goring on, various background noises, other voices etc. 3. Blue Ember. The value option in this bunch... Flat out just better than any of the rest and I'd go so far as saying it was only really outclassed by the Sona! I had a hard time deciding on 2nd place. There are some more half decent ones in the bunch, but mostly they're overpriced, outdated or both.

[@CoalitionGaming]

Great vid! Would be cool to see the Maono PD400X USB/XLR dynamic, Fifine Amplitank AM8 USB/XLR dynamic, Fifine k688 USB/XLR dynamic, Mackie Element Chromium USB condenser, Tonor TD510 USB/XLR dynamic, and Tonor ORCA-001 USB condenser in a future roundup!

[@WookieeRage]

I've used a Blue Ember with a GoXLR for the past couple years, but keep running into issues with the GoXLR. Fortunately I have a Wave 3 for backup and it has proven to be the most reliable piece of audio hardware I own. I would recommend it to anyone.

[@LeBeautiful]

Okay this is hype. Thanks for this video.

[@redhonu]

I think the NZXT capsule mini sounds amazing for the price. Perfect for me who doesn't need it professionally.

[@KiaSad-xm9xr]

Did you buy it? If yes . Its good for discord ?

[@Mohandraa]

My fifine that I got for 30$ works great, can't think of a reason to upgrade

[@GentlyUsedFrog]

Dude same. K669B is a beast for its price.

[@jacobplyler3470]

Same

[@AK-yn3wi]

Is it a 'gaming microphone' tho

[@CameronL211]

Issue with fifine and other cheap mics is the start out great but the microphone degrades quickly because it’s made of paper.

[@GentlyUsedFrog]

@@CameronL211 How long did yours last? I got mine 2 years ago and it's still good.

[@acecabusas7013]

Would love if you actually did a revew the Sennheiser Profile USB Mic that EPOS Vox mentioned.

[@Bkob1471]

Great line up and I was surprised at how good some of these mic's sound. The PreSonus Revelator Dynamic microphone is my current mic I have been using and is on sale which is a steal for $99.

[@willgart1]

will be cool to have the same video but for remote work needs. so a lot of remote meetings and not for gaming usage. so more open rooms, using speakers instead of headsets.

[@ov3rkill]

This. Noise cancellation is a must for this type of mic.

[@N7-alpha]

Most of the mic noise for me was desk rumble during the keyboard test , boom arm not attached to desk would fix that.

[@bourne_]

What I can say is you have to condition your room better if you want to record there. The reverb is massive.

[@dIggl3r]

Loved the *NZXT Capsule Mini* sound, but it is missing all the bells and whistles imo.

[@soomi]

Thank you for recommending the Deity! Just purchased it for myself!

[@PureRushXevus]

I've been rocking a second hand audiotechnica at2020usb+ I bought like.. 5+ years ago. Man it sounds so damn great, and is so simple. How it sounds so good over usb blows my mind :p Best 100€ ever spent

[@latheful]

Or the ATR-2100x. People on voice/video calls frequently comment that my setup sounds like I do ASMR streams in my spare time- quality is excellent.

[@heyflo1]

The Deity VO7U, HyperX ProCast, Elgato Wave DX, Razer Seiren V2X are amazing. Really surprised by the two low budget ones (Wave DX & Seiren V2X), they sound really good for the price.

[@TominiOfficial]

Great video for those that want a plug'n'play option. If you are on a serious budget and don't mind having to deal with more than one cable, then look into Behringer XM8500. It's like a Shure SM58, but 5x cheaper (at least where I am from). Sure, you have to buy an interface, but again Behringer, Focusrite or EVO have a budget option. Awesome quality, better lifespan (from my experience) and you don't have to install either anything at all or it's non-intrusive. So bye bye to data collector bloated SW. Good idea is to check used market, especially for the interface. I paid something around 120$ in total (mic, interface, cables, pop-filter, goose neck holder...)

[@slick-riq]

The Deity 7U and Elgato Wave 3 are top contenders. I like the Deity for that auto-anti-peaking feature (not sure if that’s the right term). What recently caught my eye is this FiFine AM8. I can’t really detect the more expensive options being noticeably “better.” However, I haven’t seen anyone do a noise test with that - might be one to consider in an upcoming review video. :)

[@or10nsharkfin]

I own the Blue Sona and it is absolutely one of my most favorite mics that I’ve owned.

[@DmonYT]

Really shotgun mics are what should be reccomended as they have a better pickup pattern and block sound from reflections in an untreated room. They’re also lighter and can be put on a stand easier.

[@LeadRakFPS]

Well, that's just wrong. Shotgun mics are notorious for picking up reverberation from your voice and any other sounds. Especially in a room that isn't sound treated. If you are in game chat and using a shotgun mic, I feel sorry for whoever is listening on the other end because they will hear your every move, shake, rattle, and especially mouse clicks and keystrokes. Most shotgun mics are better for outdoor environments or sound treated rooms because they pick up sound so well. A dynamic mic is the best bet for gaming and overall use due to their noise cancelation of sounds outside of the microphones intended "voice wave" pick up. That is literally the reason why a lot of big content creators, streamers, etc. use the Shure SM7B. Because it's dynamic and doesn't pick up hardly any unwanted sounds other than your voice.

[@nakano8412]

I've not really had a great mic before, but decided to get one now. Ended up going with Razer Seiren V2 pro, waiting for it in the mail rn. I don't have a arm for it, but will first test if it's suitable. I'm pretty much at the height where the mic would be at. The Blue Sona looked the most impressive, but quite more pricy.

[@Kurama350]

Yo mate, how is the Seiren V2 Pro? Would u recommend it?

[@Clashy69]

Thoughts on it? been deciding this or the blue yeti x but leaning towards the razer since its cheaper and its dynamic, i currently use a blue snowball and it picks up my fan and keyboard a lil too much and hoping the razer doesnt pick it up or at least not as much

[@emceehamma3693]

lol dont leave us hanging man! how is the mic?

[@triumphator4714]

Could you try the Fifine K688?

[@frikkievuiltrens]

I dislike it when a microphone is in my peripheral vision when I game, thus I mostly use a lavalier microphone and sometimes I switch to my shotgun microphone mounted above my monitor.

[@lowfuel6089]

I've been thinking about switching to a shotgun style. How do you like it?

[@Kevinmagendans]

Tbh i just upgraded from the hyperx quadcast to the rode podmic and the audient evo4 and its the best upgrade i could have done. great vid!

[@georgiestuff]

Really good video! Thanks for putting this together.

[@leshy8670]

so quick answer is usb audio interface with dynamic mic and like that mechanical keyboard and mouse wouldn't be so loud and your voice be still really good

[@SirRFI]

New video on external soundboards / DAC and such? For headphones

[@Kasilias]

Actually very good roundup of microphones Dimitri! I love that you still include Wave: 3 in your comparison due to its versatility. Aside from normal picks that have been skipped like Samson Q2U or sE Electronics SE7 or v7 on a lower budget, I feel like the easiest gateway and cheapest while the most surprising mic for many would be Razer Siren Mini that goes for 39$. In my opinion, sounds better than Siren V2 X and Pro. I highly recommend the @Podcastage channel to anyone who's looking for even more options.

[@intreppit]

Thanks for the video 😊 My personal recommendation would be the dynamic mic SE Electronics DynaCaster DCM 8 😊

[@Collluded]

Surprised to not see the Shure MV7 in this video. I feel like tons of streamers use it. I bought it and absolutely love it with my voice with the functionality and the sound.

[@HM2M360]

Do u use it on usb or XLR

[@Collluded]

@@HM2M360 USB as I don't have an amp step yet. It sounds great though and when I want to go xlr I can easily keep the mic

[@justyuriforever]

@@Collluded Not really 😅

[@Chuddah]

Will the NZXT capsule mini pick up a fan in the background? that's my biggest fear when looking for a new mic.

[@mbelholm]

Off topic - Are you guys planning on reviewing the Creative soundblaster X5 ?.

[@MTLoveridge]

I have the Aston Origin. Great value, looks great and have had it for 5 years. Been solid as a rock

[@markusz1956]

Thank you for your video. Which mic would you recommend when it comes to eliminating as much background noise as possible in a gaming chat (aircon, music, TV, etc.)? Greetings from Switzerland!

[@Turgineer]

Trying all popular microphones in one video. Good video.

[@peejeybrown]

yes, im in the market for one and this just came out. thanks!!!!!!!!

[@barneyjack]

I have the Wave XLR with Wave DX AND my BEACN dynamic, I LOVE my BEACN mic let alone the awesome routing software it comes with and all the adjustments you can do builtin for the mic

[@DivineAthea]

Im thinking of getting the Beacn dynamic, its 350usd, i wonder if its actually good? I have the blue yeti now but it only sounds good on discord, not really ingame and especially not on stream. Is the beacn worth getting? Also how do you get it to mute

[@Mortalheart]

You should test Shure and audiotechnica mics, which of i use shure more. But the best what mic in this imo was Blue Sona

[@MBimmer]

Should mention what the Polar pattern for the rest of the mics. Should have thrown a shure, audio techinca and rode in the mix 🙂

[@wanderingshxt]

Awesome work!

[@RayCrush2008]

I'd go for the hyperx duocast, I'm actually surprised you didn't include the old quadcast from them.

[@Erelyes]

I think audio is much of a muchness, and background noise comes down to setup more than anything. So really the best mics are the ones with the best features - easy to mute, no silly proprietary cables, and price. I think the Wave3 wins.

[@sephondranzer]

I got the Razer siren mini back when it was $50. Haven’t been in the market for a mic since

[@MaxxDW]

I am surprised there is no BEACN Mic on this list.

[@DreadKyller]

There are Dynamic microphones where you speak into the side, just as there are condenser microphones that you speak into from the front. In this video you seem to believe that Dynamic versus Condenser determines which side you speak into, this is just simply not the case, as what determines whether a mic is side address or front address is the orientation the manufacturer puts the capsule in the mic body, and not the type of the mic.

[@lordvuul]

19:00 link to wallpaper please

[@SrtTrill]

I’m not too sure what mic to get, I want a microphone that I can use for KZbin, streaming, gaming AND podcasts while also looking good

[@tomspooner9093]

Super shocked the RODE nt-USB mini wasn't on this list

[@EduardonotCarlos4u]

Hey D, I hope you're having a nice day so far. I just watched the video and I was wondering if you could tell me (pls) what kind of boom arm mount you're using throughout the whole video. I don't know if you mentioned the name during the vid, but I just couldn't find it! It looks amazing and I'd like to buy it too. Thank you so much for the great info. I'll stay tuned!

[@neil_surya]

Have you had a chance to review the SHure MV7? It's highly practical and rlly nice

[@lawrence9713]

why is it that every info you find about dynamic and condenser is different to each other. just bought a dynamic that needs an extra power source

[@TT_PLEB]

Got an AUNA Pro MIC-900 from Amazon 8 years ago. Cost me £50 and sounds absolutely fine. And I'd argue better than a few of these.

[@djvidual8288]

Not to criticize to much here, but I think you should get to know what an compressor actually does, or what compression really is. I feel like the term is all over here and used wrongfully.

[@Joshua-ix4bh]

Kinda like your usage of the word wrongfully

[@rui_almeida02]

I know it isn't on this list but HyperX QuadCast is currently for 80bucks and I think i'll get it, what you guys think?

[@crazyeyecarl]

Didn’t include the new Senn Mic either. Seems to be putting the Wave 3 a run for its money.

[@vincentyoung184]

What about the NZXT Capsule, the Capsule mini's bigger brother? Is it any good?

[@angelosnofla]

Please make a video on best aio for 2023. There are lots of new aio now in the market.

[@Crafftyyy]

iv had a serin mini for awhile now and the only thing i really miss is the mute button.

[@Terry-rb5pn]

Please do Gaming DACs/AMPs and speakers next thanks

[@joonyer_]

Found out the Procast is $100 at my local MicroCenter. Thinking of picking it up

[@drothehero4784]

I jus need a mic that don't pick up background audio and I'm not tryn to watch a 30 min video on it either

[@TheCrimsonBox]

Did you guys get shadow banned? I haven't seen one of your videos pop on my feed for a few months!

[@ikhoa]

Great video, you did have so many cool microphone. Hope next time you will review some of micro from new brand like Maono, I’m using their dynamic micro PD200X, just 55$ but the quality is insane. 👍

[@redjoker117]

i am on the fence on the hyperx mic and the wave 3 mic their both so good and i want something that sounds good and has noise suppression and prefer an usb connation (usb-c for preference) one that will last me for years and not like a one and go kind of thing like the headphones for gaming.

[@sharktooh76]

You missed the rode NT1 5th gen in the comparison

[@Kiramitsuoka]

No "Shure SM7B" in the line-up? I mean, I get it, it's far more expensive than most or even all mics in the video, but on the other hand, it apparently is THE MIC in the German KZbin/Twitch space. Also, the mic is only half of the story for XLR. You still need an equally good interface/mixer. My super cheap "Neewer NW-800" sounds vastly different/better on a "Focusrite Solo Gen3" compared to the "Neewer NW-100" box it came with.

[@arleneanimated9772]

Are microphones designed specifically for live or for recording? I just want one microphone but I plan to do both, and there are so many out there, I keep getting different results for both live and recording.

[@tristrisX]

Crazy , i was just thinking of picking up a microphone when this popped up

[@jeremysu9111]

Wonder if anyone used fifine k688 like me, since I think it super competitive not only in the voice quality but also in the price category.

[@Walkdthock]

Really suprised it’s not included. It’s even cheaper than the new nzxt with better overall performance and value lol

[@AK-yn3wi]

"Gaming microphone"? Does this really need to be a thing?

[@AleksPlaysMc]

No, but it's what advertisements will be shown for that community. There's more gamers than musicians or voice actors. I can't see many businesses encouraging workers to own hundred dollar microphones for zoom calls so it's more like the marketing equivalent of using hashtags on a post to garner the audience you're looking for. It just gets more sales. Those well-educated in the mic market know that there's so many dynamic mics perfect for any vocals. If you want to talk, look to what your favorite radio host uses or something. “Gaming” is just a tag for money reasons.

[@zakschrader9716]

I use a mic every time I game so….

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

No but it helps ganers to see if it's a mic that will connect to their consoles or pc it helps people looking for one find one that works for them

[@nathanielgapol2766]

Its really important since you want to communicate properly. And you do t sound like your underwater or in a hurricane.

[@thegameplayer5466]

@@AleksPlaysMcthis answer is legendary, that’s for the clarification 🫶

[@VeniVediVeci666]

What software was he using to tune the Elgato Wave DX if he was not using the wave software?

[@primitivmitsteve5277]

Wave3 or the elgato dx? I get the wave 3 for a good price. But is it still that good in 2023? ❤

[@juselec9709]

Hey thanks so much for this video, but the boom arm you used what's it called? because when I look for boom arms for the Ducast only Quadcast shows up. and I know that those two mics are the same brand. But I just wanna be sure and get one that fits the DuoCast.

[@richarddoughty4250]

hey do you mind sharing what camera you use cus this is so crisp. thanks

[@Znatnhos]

Nice breakdown! I might actually pick up that Blue Ember. I could use a better mic and recording my guitar is one of the things I'd love to do with it.

[@robdog979]

I need some microphone shopping help; this is probably a common request.... so, I am looking for a microphone that will only pick up my voice. I am worried that when i'll be gaming, it will pick up on the gaming audio from external speakers that's placed bottom of my pc monitor. Seems like dynamic microphone is the way to go, is there anything else I need to consider?

[@Lord_Mad_Dog]

The rode nt1 didn't make the list? That's wild to me. I get it's more premium than a lot of other mics on the list but it's by far the best mic for the price. Only thing I can think of that beats it is the Neumann tlm103 but that's like $1500

[@noname-zz9jm]

Sennheiser Profile didn't make the list? or by the time you were done with the video it came out?

[@noname-zz9jm]

oh nvm, got to the end of the video😅

[@112Famine]

But don't the latest high end video cards have all kinds of i/o audio controls built in? Cards like the 3000 & 4000 NVidia cards, & the AMD cards, all of them that came out in the past 3 years.

[@redclaw72666]

Unless your using HDMI lol or vr

[@112Famine]

@@redclaw72666 If you want to use HDMI & VR its ok, I'll not judge you.

[@happypanda7917]

u should have also reviewed MSI GV60 Streaming Mic

[@muppetarms8406]

Have you ever reviewed the Thronmax MDrill One Pro 96Khz?

[@laithqd]

I really hoped to include Sennheiser profile usb

[@Dark.Syndicate]

Thank you for reviewing the seirens. v2 series is nice.

[@GregWalrath]

What did you use to hook up the XLR microphones?

[@houseofa4816]

looking for a budget mic for work and NZXT kinda fit it and will move on to hyperx or elgato, based on sound quality

[@AleksPlaysMc]

While it's costly, the blue sona made it clear to me it's purely his taste in mic that leads to that very low quality sound in most videos. That “darker” sound is really just lack of room noise. Some people like reverb, but to me it comes off as extremely amateur for any professional recordings. None of these other mics really felt comfortable to hear his voice through. All the others were so sharp and kinda harsh in the mids and all were much harsher in the highs.

[@AleksPlaysMc]

Anyone looking for a mid range setup, set a Scarlett solo, Mogami XLR, and a Rode Procaster. Don’t cheap out on the podcaster

[@DanielSmith-ys3ov]

Just picked up a lightly used combo of goxlr mini and rode procaster mic for 200usd, what a steal 😊

[@mmorales508]

Would love you guys to try out the new Rode XDM 100 mic

[@nsevv]

which can be placed further away?

[@dacbiet]

I’m using a Fifine dynamic mic. It cost like $50 and it’s been perfect. People thought I was using some professional quality pic but it’s not

[@modenach]

I' ve got the Hyper X Quadcast S on Black Friday for around 70 Bucks and it sounds amazing. and the features are great.

[@yaima7]

thats what im going for rn

[@Renegade_Rabryn]

21:40 my boom arm couldn't hold my yeti x up haha😂.