Best External Microphones According to 323 Critics

Best for most

Shure

SM57

$125

critic score

87

based on 12
critic reviews

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Rode

VideoMic Pro Rycote

$256

critic score

91

based on 5
critic reviews

Low cost

DJI

Mic Mini Transmitter

$17

critic score

89

based on 7
critic reviews