The PreSonus Revelator isn't just a microphone; it's a sonic powerhouse that's changing the game. This beast is your all-in-one solution for crystal clear audio, whether you're podcasting, streaming, or laying down some tracks. With its killer sound quality and built-in processing magic, it turns your workspace into a pro studio. And guess what? It's plug-and-play. No PhD needed to get this baby singing. For creators craving top-notch audio with zero fuss, the Revelator is a no-brainer.

The Blue Yeti is a classic. It's become the go-to entry-level mic for content creators, streamers, and remote workers alike. It's plug-and-play, no-fuss to set up, and it sounds great. It's got a bunch fo nice controls on the hardware like sound direction and a mute button. The quality is really nice and you don't need a boom arm or to use it. Just plonk it on your desk and move it out the way when you don't need it.

RØDE are a safe pair of hands when it comes to mics so you know the audio quality is good. But more importantly this mic just looks really nice. It’s compact, it’s not fancy, it’s black — checks all the boxes. You can use it with a stand or hook it up to a boom arm. Not sure if Dieter Rams would use this mic, but I reckon it’s pretty nice.

It looks great, it’s built really well, it sounds amazing, and all the pros use it. The SM7B is basically the gold standard for podcast audio these days. It’s an XLR condenser mic so it’s got accurate, balanced sound with minimal interference noise. If you want a great podcast setup, then you need this mic. But there are a couple gotchas. If you’re new to professional audio you’ll need to purchase an audio interface. This routes the sound from the mic into your computer. It has special XLR inputs which computers definitely don’t have. On top of that, you’ll probably need a preamp — this is for boosting the volume of the microphone. By default, the SM7B is a very quiet microphone. Once you’ve got it all set up sound is well worth it.

Finally, a little bonus option for all you psychos. The Teenage Engineering CM-15 portable mic. Who cares about the sound (the sound is good) this thing looks so friggin sick. But costs an arm and a leg.