Cheap Microphones for Home Music Producers

It’s really hard to pick a microphone when your budget is tight — I know firsthand. If you have $1,000 to blow on a new mic, almost anything you choose will sound great. But if you’re looking to spend $100-200, you have to be much more careful.

The first factor to think about is obvious: the quality of the mic.

This is the trickiest thing when you’re choosing a budget mic. It has to sound as good as it can while staying under what you can spend. That’s what this post will help you figure out.

The other consideration is if the mic is meant for home recording use.

Any company who makes budget-friendly microphones is most likely trying to target home Producers. But you have to think about each mic’s sensitivity, especially if you’re in a room that’s not soundproofed or treated properly.

If the mic is too sensitive, it will pick up unwanted reverberations and even the next-door neighbors.

What is a good inexpensive microphone?

Caleb J. Murphy

It can be difficult to find a microphone that’s both high-quality and affordable. But a consistently reliable option is the Shure SM58 dynamic microphone. It costs about $100, and it does well recording in many different contexts, including live performances and in the studio. That being said, you have many options when it comes to good inexpensive mics, and the SM58 may not be right for everyone.