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Neither Samson C01 nor BM-800 Microphone were recommended by experts this month

On 6 Apr 2024 (13 days ago) we went through 110 Microphone expert endorsements , however neither Samson C01 nor BM-800 Microphone 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.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	CNN Underscored	SoundGuys	PC Gamer	PCMag	PianoDreamers	Music Radar	MusicTech	IGN	Tom's Guide	Just Creative
1	-	$249	Shure MV7 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.	-	-	1	8	-	7	4	5	-	8
N/A	N/A	Check price	Samson C01	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	Check price	BM-800 Microphone The BM-800 microphone is a versatile and affordable condenser microphone that produces clear and warm sound with detailed mid ranges, making it great for recording vocals, podcasts, and music, and is compatible with a variety of devices.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Samson C01 nor BM-800 Microphone were recommended by key experts who publish Microphones recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	CNN Underscored	SoundGuys	PC Gamer	PCMag	PianoDreamers	Music Radar	MusicTech	IGN	Tom's Guide	Just Creative
1	-	$249	Shure MV7 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.	-	-	1	8	-	7	4	5	-	8
2	-	$89	Blue Yeti 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	5
3	-	$97	Shure SM57 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	-	$142	Elgato Wave 3 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	1	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-
5	-	$399	Shure SM7B The Shure SM7B is a highly regarded dynamic microphone that delivers exceptional sound quality, particularly for recording vocals, with its wide frequency response range, flat frequency response, presence boost, and effective noise isolation.	-	-	-	-	8	11	10	-	-	6
6	-	$140	Blue Yeti X	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-
7	-	$99	Rode PodMic The Rode PodMic is a dynamic microphone with a well-balanced frequency response range, internal pop filter and damping features, cardioid polar pattern, XLR connectivity, and solid metal construction, making it a reliable and versatile choice for podcasters and content creators.	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	3	-
8	-	$178	Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set The Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set is a USB microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz, and several useful features, making it a great choice for streamers, podcasters, and content creators.	-	-	4	3	-	-	-	-	4	-
9	-	$290	SteelSeries Alias Pro	-	-	6	4	-	-	-	3	-	-
10	-	$38	Razer Seiren Mini The Razer Seiren Mini microphone is praised for its sound quality, directionality, and compatibility, making it a highly recommended choice for clear and focused audio recording in various applications.	-	5	2	-	-	-	-	9	-	-
11	-	$120	HyperX QuadCast S The HyperX QuadCast S is a versatile and reliable USB microphone suitable for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and vocal recording, with four polar patterns, built-in pop filter and noise reduction technology, and two connectivity options.	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	6	10	-
12	-	$30	Fifine K669B The Fifine K669 USB microphone is a budget-friendly option with a cardioid pickup pattern that reduces background noise and focuses on vocals, making it ideal for podcasters, live streamers, and radio broadcasters who want clarity focused on vocals.	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
15	-	$43	HyperX SoloCast The HyperX SoloCast is a high-quality USB microphone that delivers clear and detailed sound with a full, rich sound that is hard to match at its price point, making it an ideal choice for podcasters, streamers, and gamers who want a simple and effective way to record their voice without any unnecessary features or complications.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	5	-
16	-	$219	Rode NT1 The Rode NT1 is a high-quality studio condenser microphone with a wide frequency response range, low self-noise, cardioid polar pattern, dual connectivity options, and durable construction, making it a versatile and reliable choice for recording vocals and acoustic guitars.	-	-	-	7	-	5	-	-	-	-
17	-	$196	Sontronics Podcast Pro The Sontronics Podcast Pro microphone is a reliable and high-quality option for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators who prioritize sound quality, with a super-cardioid pickup pattern that minimizes background noise and compatibility with any device that has an XLR input.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	15
18	-	$449	Electro-Voice RE20 The Electro-Voice RE20 is a dynamic broadcast microphone with exceptional sound quality, advanced noise reduction features, and a wide frequency range, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional audio recording and broadcasting applications.	-	-	-	-	-	12	8	-	-	-
19	-	$226	Rode Procaster Dynamic The Rode Procaster Dynamic microphone is a broadcast-quality, cardioid polar pattern microphone that delivers clear and professional sounding vocals, making it an ideal choice for podcasters, broadcasters, and musicians who require a durable and reliable microphone for their professional needs.	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	17
20	-	$3500	Neumann U87 Ai The Neumann U87 Ai is a top-of-the-line condenser microphone that delivers warm, crystal-clear, and detailed sound quality, making it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic guitar, and spot microphones for individual instruments in a sound-treated recording space.	-	-	-	-	11	-	13	-	-	-
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From Seller:

VERSATILE: Samson's C01 has all the performance features that you demand from a large-diaphragm condenser microphone. It's the perfect solution for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, and for use as an overhead drum mic
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From Seller:

Low Noise - The ZINGYOU BM-800 features extremely quiet self-noise, In technical terms: a noise level of just 16 dB(A). Thus, it is perfectly suited for vocals and audio drama productions in high definition as well as for demanding samples production and instrumental recordings
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