But when you pick up a mic for $40, not having a mute button might seem like a fair compromise. The only drawback is that to sound as good at a lower cost you lose out on some quality-of-life features. You can score some of the best cheap microphones (opens in new tab) for under $100. If money is tight, don't worry, you're in luck. XLRs also require an external audio interface to connect to your PC like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (opens in new tab), which can be costly. Audiophiles will want to go down the XLR route because of its sound quality and flexibility however, good XLR mics are often way more expensive than your typical USB mic. USB microphones are the go-to option for most at-home streaming and podcasting setups.
That should make it easier to narrow down your choice. To help, myself and the team have recorded test audio samples of all the microphones we've check out, and added the favorite ones below so you can hear the difference. One of the hardest things about shopping for the best microphone for podcasting or streaming is you won't know how it will sound until you use it. In most cases, you only need a USB port and something to talk about once you go live. You don't need a Master's degree in sound engineering to achieve a studio-quality sound with your streaming gear.
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