Name: Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: f32deb99-1928-4b32-8564-7fe77c9e3ba7
Price: 185.85 USD
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The Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set is a high-quality USB microphone that delivers clear and detailed sound for streaming, podcasting, and recording ... more

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The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded by experts for its exceptional sound quality, durability, and versatility. It is praised for its clear an... more

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Experts recommend Shure SM57 more than Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Shure SM57 over Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Shure SM57 received 2 recommendations: from Music Radar (26 Jun 2024) and PianoDreamers (25 Jan 2023). Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set was also endorsed 2 times: by PCMag (26 Nov 2024) and PC Gamer (13 Dec 2024). However, experts generally ranked Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set lower than Shure SM57 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
2	-	$99	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	-	-	-	-	-
10	-1	$186	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.	-	3	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 26 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set as #3

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#3 out of 8 Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set
Best All-In-One Package / Editors' Choice

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Source: www.pcmag.com
On 13 Dec 2024 PC Gamer ranked Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set as #4

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#4 out of 8 Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set
The best USB microphone and boom arm bundle

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Source: www.pcgamer.com
On 26 Jun 2024 Music Radar ranked Shure SM57 as #1

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#1 out of 22 Shure SM57
The best for loud guitar cabinets

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Source: www.musicradar.com
On 25 Jan 2023 PianoDreamers ranked Shure SM57 as #1

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#1 out of 11 Shure SM57
The King of Versatility

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Source: www.pianodreamers.com

After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Shure SM57 outranks Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set. This is not to say that Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set is a bad option. Like Shure SM57, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Shure SM57 outranks Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, Shure SM57 is more critically acclaimed than Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
1	-	$100	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.	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
2	-	$99	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	-	-	-	-	-
3	-	$120	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.	8	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	-	-
4	+12	$279	Shure MV7 Plus	5	7	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	-
5	-1	Check price	Blue Yeti X	1	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-
6	-1	$149	Shure MV6	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	4	-
7	-1	$297	SteelSeries Alias Pro	3	4	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-
8	-1	$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.	-	-	10	12	8	-	-	-	-	-
9	-1	$35	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.	-	-	-	-	-	2	5	-	-	-
10	-1	$186	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.	-	3	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
14	-	$119	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.	6	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-
15	-	$279	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.	-	-	4	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	+1	Check price	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.	-	6	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	+1	$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.	-	-	8	13	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	+1	$3595	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.	-	-	13	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [5]

90

Total expert reviews: 5

with a score: 3
without a score: 2

Highest score by 9 to 5 Toys	100
Average score based on 5 reviews	90
Lowest score by PCMag	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [8]

96

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 3
without a score: 5

Highest score by homestudiobasics.com	100
Average score based on 8 reviews	96
Lowest score by SoundGuys	89

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Plug-and-play simplicity – We understand that setting up a podcast session or live stream can be overwhelming but capturing pristine audio doesn’t have to be. With the Profile, one simple connection is all you need to achieve the sound you’re looking for
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EXEPTIONAL VOCAL PERFORMANCE - The SM57-LC delivers high-quality vocal reproduction, thanks to its tailored frequency response and brightened midrange for clear and present vocals.
INDUSTRY STANDARD - The first choice for performers around the globe, the SM57 Dynamic Vocal Microphone is ready to bring any performance to life. From the club to the stadium, Shure has your back.
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