So, with that out of the way, let's press record on the best vocal microphones for home studios at every budget. Read more: 12 Smart Gadgets You Didn't Know Existed For musicians just starting out ...

Every pro engineer has a few of these in their arsenal, and it's relatively cheap too. A good condenser microphone is another must-have, great for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, additional ...

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For podcasters and live musicians who want to travel light, Shure has a microphone and interface for Mac, iPad and iPhone.