These higher-end microphones include better audio quality, more features (like the in-depth settings previously mentioned), and superior build quality. But with increased audio quality comes a more finicky product that requires more attention.Īnd that’s without mentioning the prices while you can find solid USB mics for around $50, the $100 to $150 range is where you’ll find the best balance of quality for the money. USB microphones are by no means the height of audio quality, but they strike a comfortable balance between lower-end microphones you’d find in headsets or webcams and higher-end options like XLR microphones. It might also add to your overall bill, which you may not have been planning on.
This can complicate your desk setup and make using the microphone more bothersome (at least until they invent a quality wireless microphone). If you want the best quality possible, you’ll have to invest in multiple accessories like a mic arm (for raising the microphone to your mouth) and a pop filter (for removing plosives). Microphones sound their best when close to your mouth, and while most USB mics come with short stands to help with this, it’s rarely enough.
