6 microphones for vocals & instruments under 300 euros

Shure SM57

Dynamic microphones like the SM57 can be a real alternative, especially for soft vocals. In addition, less space is captured and they are less prone to hissing. Like its equally legendary brother, the SM58, the SM57 is very robust and pleasantly inexpensive. Due to its character, the SM57 is best suited to snare drums, percussion, miking guitar amps or rock vocals, shouts or rap.

Web: ................ www.shure.de Price: ............... 105 euros

IK iRig Mic Studio

iRig Mic Studio is a robust, portable microphone that enables high-quality recordings on the go with a tablet or smartphone. Vocal and speech recordings in particular are convincing, but the condenser microphone can also be used as an all-rounder due to the high level stability and good transient imaging. The comprehensive scope of delivery, which enables an immediate connection to all currently popular mobile devices, should be emphasized.

Web: ................ www.ikmultimedia.com Price: ............... 202 euros

Blue Yeti X

The Blue Yeti X is characterized above all by the large number of selectable characteristics, with which the USB microphone covers all conceivable recording situations. You can record not only voices, but also vocals and instruments or interesting ambient sounds. The microphone impresses with its uncomplicated setup and simple operation. The Blue VO!CE software, which is perfectly matched to the microphone, optimizes the sound.

Web: ................ www.bluemic.com Price: ............... 129 euros

Apogee Mic Plus

The MiC Plus is a very compact USB condenser microphone that allows recording with professional sound and character at up to 24-bit at 96 kHz. The microphone is especially recommended for voice recording and live streaming. However, thanks to its sensitive cardioid capsule and wide dynamic range, the MiC Plus can also be used to record all types of vocals and acoustic instruments.

Web: ................ www.apogeedigital.com Distribution: ... Sound Service

Price: ............... 259 euros

Mackie EM-Chromium

Chromium is an interesting all-in-one solution for desktop and bedroom studio recording. The combination of USB microphone and audio interface is very robustly manufactured, the operation is quickly understood and sound quality as well as price are right. The microphone scores with a warm and round sound when recording vocals and speech, but the alternative directional characteristics also allow other applications.

Web: ................ www.mackie.com Price: ............... 139 euros

Sennheiser MK4 Digital

With Sennheiser‘s MK4, you get a professional condenser microphone with a cardioid characteristic for around 300 euros, which knows how to impress when recording vocals and speech as well as instruments. Its sound is wonderfully direct and balanced. An all-rounder in the home studio, which enables recordings to be made with complete satisfaction even under difficult room conditions.

Web: ................ www.sennheiser.com Price: ............... 288 euros