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Rode
RØDE NT1 5th Generation Large-diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone with XLR and USB Outputs, Shock Mount and Pop Filter for Music Production, Vocal Recording and Podcasting (Black) NT1 5th Gen Black
4.6(6,388)
$2292
MAONO
USB Microphone, MAONO 192KHZ/24Bit Plug & Play PC Computer Podcast Condenser Cardioid Metal Mic Kit with Professional Sound Chipset for Recording, Gaming, Singing, YouTube (AU-A04) AU A04 Black Black
4.4(15,467)
$463
COCONISE
Gaming Microphone for PC: USB Mic for Podcasts Videos & Streaming - Condenser Mic with Quick Mute & Pop Filter - RGB Microphone Gift for Gamer boys - Compatible with PS4/5 & Computer & Laptop
4.3(4,705)
$244
AKG
AKG Pro Audio Ara Professional USB-C Condenser Microphone, Dual Pattern Audio Capture Modes for Podcasting, Video Blogging, Gaming and Streaming, Blue & Silver
4.5(259)
$405
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HyperX
HyperX QuadCast 2 – USB Microphone for Gaming, Streaming and Podcasting, with On-Board Controls, LED Lighting, Removable Shock Mount, PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, USB-C - Black
4.7(36,432)
$1157
Shure
Shure MV7+ Podcast Dynamic Microphone – OBS Certified, Enhanced Audio, LED Panel, USB-C & XLR Outputs, Auto Level Mode, Digital Pop Filter, Reverb Effects – For Podcasting, Streaming, Recording, Black USB - Black
4.7(4,005)
$2698
FIFINE
FIFINE USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone for Podcast Recording, PC Computer Gaming Streaming Mic with RGB Light, Mute Button, Headphones Jack, Desktop Stand, Vocal Mic for Singing YouTube-AmpliGame AM8 Black
4.6(9,610)
$579
FIFINE
FIFINE Dynamic Microphone, XLR/USB Podcast Recording PC Microphone for Vocal Voice-Over Streaming, Studio Metal Mic with Mute, Headphone Jack, Monitoring Volume Control, Windscreen-Amplitank K688 Black
4.6(3,689)
$5810
Razer
Razer Seiren V3 Mini USB Microphone: Condenser Mic - Supercardioid Pickup Pattern - Tap-to-Mute Sensor with LED Indicator - Shock Absorber - Ultra Compact - PC, Discord, OBS Studio, XSplit - Black
4.6(904)
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