Best External Microphones According to 401 Publications

Updated Aug 6, 2026

Best for most

HyperX

QuadCast 2 S

$103

critic score

86

based on 12
critic reviews

Upgrade pick

Rode

NT1 5th Generation

$229

critic score

90

based on 6
critic reviews

Low cost

DJI

Mic Mini Transmitter

$25

critic score

89

based on 7
critic reviews