Shure MV7
The reputed US audio company has been producing mics for long, one of the best being the standard radio broadcasting dynamic microphone, the SM7b, which is expensive for a podcaster who’s taking baby steps. Instead, try the Shure MV7. Remember: This too isn’t an inexpensive option but it’s good enough to see you through the early podcast years and beyond. It’s a USB/XLR hybrid microphone (both outputs can be used at the same time) and it can make automatic adjustments to the sound as the user moves towards or away from the mic. It can be yours for Rs 20,499.
Blue Yeti X
It’s a big league player, meant only for those who will pursue voiceover, podcasting or gaming broadcast for a number of years and that too professionally. It’s a microphone you will see almost on all high-quality streams. The flagship product requires you to speak directly at it and not into the top, like on most other devices. The pickup pattern is great for those who switch between podcasting, streaming, and recording multiple people at once. Price: Rs 33,465 on Amazon.in.
Audio-Technica AT2040
Inspired by Audio-Technica’s acclaimed BP40 large-diaphragm dynamic broadcast microphone, this one offers broadcast-quality sound without breaking the bank. It excels at isolated/up-close vocal reproduction and rejects unwanted room noise due to its tight hyper cardioid polar pattern while the sound is smooth, warm, natural. The just-launched product comes with a pivoting stand mount, 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter. Yours for Rs 9,500.
JBL Commercial CSUM10
This one will take care of your early podcasting days. The USB mic picks up sound that has a professional feel, making it suitable for voice-overs, podcasters, vloggers, gamers, vocalists, acoustic instrument users and for users of web conferencing. Listeners can simply plug the mic into their PC or Mac and start recording, without the hassle of installing drivers. It is a dual capsule condenser USB microphone with omnidirectional and cardioid polar patterns. Sold via Amazon, it’s priced at Rs 5,999.
