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A collection of microphone reviews in the $100-200 price range.
When it comes to vocal production, oftentimes the most important decision is which microphone to use.
While the perfect candidate depends largely on the singer and the style of music, my personal experience has shown that there are a handful of microphones I consistently rely on and trust for their exceptional performance in the recording studio.
Acoustic guitar is a delicate instrument, and requires a microphone that’s capable of capturing that nuance and subtlety of your performance.
For beginners interested in the art of recording, finding a reliable point of entry can be a bit daunting. Especially now, seeing that the market is completely oversaturated with low-budget condenser and dynamic microphones, some of which are great and some of them not.
In this article, I’ll be pitting two extremely cost-effective microphones against one another: the AKG P120 and Audio-Technica’s AT2020. Both are comfortably priced at around $100-$120, offering an affordable entry point for budding musicians, podcasters, and content creators alike.
Let’s dive in and see how they compare against each other.
Finding a microphone that can handle all the abuse of a live performance, as well as life on the road, while still capturing the full range of your voice, is one of the most important decisions a singer can make.
Tired of using an SM58? Looking for something different? Enter the Telefunken M80, a dynamic handheld microphone.
It looks fairly similar… Maybe you could use it instead of that boring old Shure. But how does it sound? Let’s get into it.