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Neither Audio-Technica ATR2500 nor Samson C01U Pro were recommended by experts this month
On 6 Apr 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 110 Microphone expert endorsements , however neither Audio-Technica ATR2500 nor Samson C01U Pro were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Microphone received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Shure MV7 or other critically acclaimed Microphones of this month.
For reference, Shure MV7 received 6 endorsements this month, from PC Gamer (7 Mar 2024), PCMag (18 Dec 2023) Music Radar (30 Oct 2023) and 3 others.
Curious to see this month's entire Microphones ranking? It's here
Audio-Technica ATR2500 
Samson C01U Pro 
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | CNN Underscored  | SoundGuys  | PC Gamer  | PCMag  | PianoDreamers  | Music Radar  | MusicTech  | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | Just Creative  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $249 |  Shure MV7 | - | - | 1 | 8 | - | 7 | 4 | 5 | - | 8 |
| 2 | - | $87 |  Blue Yeti | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | - | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | - | $99 |  Shure SM57 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $150 |  Elgato Wave 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - |
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- Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
- USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance
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- Professional USB Studio Condenser Microphone brings pro-quality audio to digital recordings
- Simple plug and play operation with Mac OS and Windows, no driver downloads required
- 1/8” headphone output with zero-latency monitoring
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Audio-Technica ATR2500 is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling microphones and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audio Technica ATR2100-USB or Beyerdynamic M 70 PRO X .
Audio-Technica ATR2500 is $36.91 cheaper than the average microphone ($116.90).
Samson C01U Pro is a popular and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling microphones and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Blue Snowball or Fifine T669 .
Samson C01U Pro is $66.95 less expensive than an average microphone ($116.90).
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