Best External Microphones According to 386 Experts

Updated Apr 1, 2026

Best for most

Rode

NT1 5th Generation

$229

critic score

90

based on 6
critic reviews

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Shure

sm7db

$549

critic score

86

based on 6
critic reviews

Low cost

DJI

Mic Mini Transmitter

$15

critic score

89

based on 7
critic reviews