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<\/a><\/p>\nThere are microphones that are easy to use, being plug and play, but can still give you high-quality audio with your computer. One highly recommended for beginners is the Blue Snowball Ice<\/strong>. The Snowball is an extremely sturdy yet stylish microphone. It has a USB interface, so you don\u2019t need to deal with the complexity of extra cables, preamps, and stand-alone audio interfaces. Priced around $49 – $59.00, the Snowball can be a good microphone to start with, but of course, at this price, do not expect the same studio quality recording gear.<\/p>\n High-end microphones typically used in professional studios would cost thousands of dollars but it boasts superior quality features. \u00a0If you wish to invest a little more than $100.00 in your start-up mic, there are other alternatives \u00a0from low to mid-range cost that can still provide professional grade recordings.<\/p>\n Below is a list of the top 5 microphones that are highly recommended by voice over talents, studios and tech sites. We’ve also found the best rates online where you can purchase each microphone.<\/p>\n We start the list with Sennheiser MKH-416<\/strong>. \u00a0The Sennheiser MKH-416 is the more expensive option in this lot, with price ranging from $1000 to $1299. \u00a0It is a shotgun mic commonly used in professional studios and television sets. \u00a0It offers excellent directional control in a compact design with high consonant articulation and rejection of feedback. The RF-design yields low noise levels and high immunity to humidity and moisture<\/p>\n What users like about it?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Best price we have found on the MKH-416<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Audio Technica AT2020<\/strong> is a cardioid condenser microphone specifically designed for vocal and general instrument capturing, making it suitable for project\/home studio applications. It is priced is around $100 to $185, so it is a cost effective professional quality condenser mic. \u00a0It is recommended for voiceover work as it gives a rich, round and commercial sound similar to what you will get from a large diaphragm condenser mic. The cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of your sound source.<\/p>\n What users like about it?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Here’s the best price we’ve found for the AT2020<\/a><\/p>\n Another microphone option is the Rode NTK<\/strong>. \u00a0Normally tube mics cost around $3000, Rode NTK is the less expensive model of its kind, priced at $529. \u00a0It is large-diaphragm condenser mic that gives a warm sonic character. \u00a0It can take the beating for loud recordings without distorting the sound. It also features microphone features a custom built, Mu-metal transformer which results to a quiet, noise-free output at high gain levels.<\/p>\n What users like about it?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The best price we could find online for the Rode NTK<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In almost all top microphone lists you will find the model Rode NT1-A<\/strong>. \u00a0It is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that has a self-noise level of 5 dB-A making it a perfect voice over mic. This neutral sounding mic is best for recording vocals and provides high quality voiceover recordings. It is also known as a flat mic because it is one of the quietest on the market. \u00a0The price ranges from $230 to $350; a great price for its features and quality, making it a good choice for your first voice over microphone.<\/p>\n What users like about it?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Here’s the lowest price on the Rode NT1-A<\/a> we could source.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Neumann TLM103<\/strong> is the less pricey sibling of everyone\u2019s favorite, Neumann U87. \u00a0Priced at about $1,099.95, it addresses the voiceover need to have Neumann quality microphone without breaking the bank. \u00a0Though still less flexible than a U87, it still has a broad range and perfect for professional broadcasters to the more demanding home studio needs. What voiceovers love about this mic is its ability to pick up every nuances of the voice, and not just the prominent sound. The self-noise level of the TLM 103 is so reduced that even the smallest signals are reproduced almost noise-free. It is capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 138 dB without distortion.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n What users like about it?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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