Neither Maono PM422 nor Samson C01U Pro were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Aug 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 95 Microphone expert endorsements , however neither Maono PM422 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 Blue Yeti or other critically acclaimed Microphones of this month.
For reference, Blue Yeti received 3 endorsements this month, from CNN Underscored (9 Jan 2024), MusicTech (6 Apr 2022) and Tom's Guide (8 Jul 2024).
Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | PCMag ![]() | CNN Underscored ![]() | IGN ![]() | MusicTech ![]() | Music Radar ![]() | PianoDreamers ![]() | PC Gamer ![]() | SoundGuys ![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | Wirecutter ![]() |
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1 | - | $90 | ![]() The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | - | 1 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
N/A | N/A | $70 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $48 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Microphones ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | PCMag ![]() | CNN Underscored ![]() | IGN ![]() | MusicTech ![]() | Music Radar ![]() | PianoDreamers ![]() | PC Gamer ![]() | SoundGuys ![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | Wirecutter ![]() |
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1 | - | $90 | ![]() The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | - | 1 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
2 | - | $249 | ![]() The Shure MV7 microphone is a versatile and adaptable option for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, offering excellent sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, and connectivity options. | - | - | 5 | 4 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
3 | - | $97 | ![]() The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings. | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | $150 | ![]() The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac. | - | 3 | 8 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 4
- PROFESSIONAL SOUND CHIPSET 192 KHZ/24 BIT: This USB microphone was designed with a professional sound chip-set and 16 mm electret condenser transducer. The proprietary capsule design delivers rich, detailed sound. Ideal for musicians, gamers, streamers, podcasters, and other content creators
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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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