ICON

Name: Earthworks ICON
Brand: Earthworks
Rating: 85 (3 reviews)

Released Mar 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jun 26, 2026

USB streaming microphone with rich, balanced tone, easy setup, and a premium desktop stand for flexible positioning. The Earthworks ICON scores 85/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundonsound, Tapeop, and Sypnotix.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

SoundonsoundTapeopSypnotix

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 2 points of each other.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

Stunning aesthetics and high build quality(2)
High-quality included ball mount desktop stand(2)

Cons

Expensive price point(2)

3 Publication Reviews

Independent publication03/2021

Independent publicationMar 1, 2021

AI summary of this review

The Icon Pro is a beautiful mic to look at and listen to, well suited to vloggers and streamers, and also has much to offer in the studio.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication03/2021

Independent publicationMar 1, 2021

AI summary of this review

For any quick-connect needs such as voiceover, podcast, or live streaming applications, the ICON is a no brainer.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication03/2024

Independent publicationMar 10, 2024

AI summary of this review

The Earthworks Icon is a gorgeous looking microphone that begs to be in front of the camera, while punching above its classification as a USB microphone.

Score estimated from the review text