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The ATR2100-USB microphone is made by Audio-Technica, and it’s one of the most used microphones in podcasting because of it’s price, quality and versatility.
Price: Usually around $65
Quality: For beginner podcasters its audio quality is very good compared to other cheaper microphones. Of course, it’s not as high quality as more expensive microphones like the Shure SM7b or Electro-Voice RE20, etc.
Versatility: It can connect to computers via USB as well as XLR cable, and it can do both SIMULTANEOUSLY! This means you can run the USB signal into your computer, and simultaneously run the XLR output into a Digital recorder to record a backup. This mic also has a mute switch right on the mic itself which can come in handy.
Needed accessories: A windscreen, and a mic stand of boom arm.
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I wish more people bought these as their first mic than other condenser mics, especially THAT one.
There are also the alternative mic from Audio Technica – the 2005 which is similar to the 2100. It also comes in a podcaster starter kit for $129 which includes boom stand and headphones. About the same price as a Yeti.
Also, the Samson Q2U is another great option. It’s very similar to the 2100, but has a slightly different tone and is about the same price.
These mics allow them to be used as a single plug and play plus allows to upgrade to XLR when you want more than one person recorded.
Great starter mics!
Hi Chris,
I use the ATR2100 when I’m live streaming from my Mac. I do have it on a mic stand!
Thanks.
I love it, it’s a great mic, worth every penny.
I’m wondering if anyone ever uses the earphone option, and plugs their 1/8 jack directly into the mic. I like that they give you that option, just in case, but I’ve never needed to use it for any practical purpose. And then there’s the little volume knob that acts as some kind of switch when you push it down, not sure what that really does.
Still, it’s amazing to think of how much versatility is included in an otherwise simple and affordable microphone.