The Samson Go Mic, folks, is the real MVP of portable audio. It's like the Swiss Army knife of mics – compact, versatile, and bang on the money. Clip it on your laptop, stash it in your bag, and boom – studio-quality sound wherever you are. Ideal for podcasters, YouTubers, or just chit-chatting on the go. And the best part? It doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Total game-changer for nomadic audio wizards!

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.

What are you gunna do when you’ve gotta record a video (or join a call) from a cafe and it’s noisy af? You need some noise cancelling headphones. AirPods, Bose, Sony, whatever! Doesn’t matter. What does matter is your focus and sanity, so make sure you got a pair of these in ya JanSport.

Shotgun mics are the secret hack to really great videos. Why? Because you can’t see them. Normally to get great audio you need the mic as close to your mouth as possible. Think about all those podcast interviews where the SM7B’s are held super close to the speakers’ mouths. The sound is great, but having a big mic covering your face kinda ruins the shot. With a shotgun mic you can avoid this. Shotgun mics are designed for film and television. Their job is to pick up high quality sound and not be seen on camera. The Senheisser MKH 416 is one of the best shotgun mics on the market. Connect this to a boom arm, point it at your chest and make sure it’s out of shot. Pro-level audio and nothing blocking your face.

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.