Compared to conventional broadcasting, gaming and livestreaming are dynamic, fast-paced environments that are often unpredictable yet retain little room for error. But that’s what makes them so fun to watch, right? The Shure MV6 USB gaming microphone is poised to do all the heavy lifting for you, giving you the peace of mind to focus on your craft. Its elegant aesthetics and cutting-edge technologies borrow from Shure’s SM7 and MV7 ranges of mics, reimagined as a dynamic vocal mic tailored for gaming and streaming. Its plug-and-play design lets you connect with USB-C cable straight to your machine, with a rear-mounted 3.5-millimeter headphone output located nearby to accommodate countless streaming setups while minimizing room for clutter or clumsy cabling. Music Bliss content creators are especially impressed by the MV6’s suite of smart tools, like the Motiv Mix app. This lets you access and refine the mic’s versatile DSP features, automatically adjusting levels, filtering out disruptive plosives, eliminating noise, adjusting the nuances of your vocal delivery, and more, all in real time.

Features:

• A flexible mic with SM7 and MV7 lineage, reimagined and optimized for gaming and livestreaming
• Robust DSP provides a suite of onboard smart tools for real-time audio adjustments and reliable, clear capture
• Accompany Motiv Mix desktop and mobile apps support deep editing and further tailoring of your recording arrangement
• USB-C port and bus-powered design ensure high-quality audio transmission and preservation, with pain-free plug-and-play recording
• Tap-to-mute button means one-touch control of your audio
• USB-C to USB-C cable, threaded mic mount, and robust desktop stand are included for instant setup and hassle-free transportation to record virtually anywhere, any time

The easiest way to get a great-sounding recording is to get it right at the source — that’s where the sE Electronics DynaCaster series comes in. This studio-worthy dynamic microphone offers the outstanding sound quality that sE’s V Series is known for. While it's tailor-made for vocals, the DynaCaster series sounds just as great on guitar cabs and drums. With the DynaCaster and your audio interface, you’ll be able to achieve the sound you hear in your head, right from the get-go. To top it off, the DynaCaster series mics are built like a tank, boasting all-metal construction that’s durable enough for the rigors of stage and studio life. Here at Music Bliss, we’ve recommended the sE Electronics DynaCaster series mics to studio vocalists, podcasters, live-streamers, engineers, and producers. Take it for a spin, and you’ll understand why!

Features:

sE Electronics DynaCaster DCM3

• Dynamic microphone with front-address cardioid design
• Tailored for speech with smooth, natural sound for any voice
• Strong voice isolation rejects unwanted ambient noise with high vocal clarity, even in noisy environments
• Integrated pop filter safeguards against distracting plosives with obstructing camera shots
• Patented integrated shockmount isolates mic capsule and boosts sound quality by attacking handling, footfall, and vibration noise at the source
• High swivel range — tested on all types of mic booms to ensure quality
• Gold-plated contacts for years of reliable, loss-free signal connection
• Dent-proof all-metal housing with a corrosion-free finish for a professional look and lasting durability
• Includes thread adapter

sE Electronics DynaCaster DCM6

• High-output dynamic microphone with front-address cardioid design
• Integrated Dynamite preamp offers far more output than other dynamic mics — great for cutting through loud live instruments, ambient noise, and dense mixes
• +30dB phantom power switch (48V) with clean, transparent gain — no inline preamp required
• Tailored for speech and vocals with smooth, natural sound for any voice
• Strong voice isolation rejects unwanted ambient noise with high vocal clarity, even in noisy environments
• Integrated pop filter safeguards against distracting plosives with obstructing camera shots
• Patented integrated shockmount isolates mic capsule and boosts sound quality by attacking handling, footfall, and vibration noise at the source
• High swivel range — tested on all types of mic booms to ensure quality
• Gold-plated contacts for years of reliable, loss-free signal connection
• Dent-proof all-metal housing with a corrosion-free finish for a professional look and lasting durability
• Includes thread adapter

sE Electronics DynaCaster DCM8

• Studio-worthy dynamic microphone with V Series capsule technology
• In-line Dynamite-style active preamp ensures low noise and extra-hot levels
• +30dB Gain Boost (48V phantom power required)
• 3-layer pop filter safeguards against distracting plosives
• Tone-shaping switches supply 6 sophisticated equalization configurations
• Great for studio vocals and podcasters, plus guitar cabs, drums, and more
• All-metal construction is durable enough for stage and studio life
• Comes with a thread adapter and external windscreen

Searching for a broadcast-grade mic for podcasting? Rode’s PodMic delivers the silky, pro-quality you demand. Whether your podcast requires raucous screaming or something more intimate, the PodMic will tackle it with ease, delivering a balanced, easy-to-listen-to sound that’s guaranteed to elevate your presentation. Enjoy plosive-free performance, thanks to an integrated pop shield. Benefit from durable, all-metal construction. The PodMic USB dynamic broadcast microphone ups the ante by building on the legacy of the PodMic and introducing a range of new features. First and foremost, USB-C and XLR outputs allow you to record straight into your computer or through a mixer or audio interface. Using the USB output engages the built-in Revolution preamp circuitry for tons of gain without distracting noise. Furthermore, the APHEX DSP helps you deliver a polished, broadcast-quality sound. There’s also a zero-latency headphone output with a level control for monitoring your voice at the source. The RODE PodMic USB dynamic broadcast microphone is compatible with Mac, PC, iOS, and Android.

Features:

• Broadcast-grade mic for podcasters
• Tackles everything from raucous screaming to intimate reading
• Built-in pop shield minimizes unwanted plosives
• Robust, all-metal construction and rugged swing-arm mounting
• Integration with RODECaster Pro podcast production console

Rode PodMic USB

• Digital USB-C output connects straight to a computer or a compatible smart device
• Revolution preamp and APHEX DSP polish your sound to perfection (USB-C only)
• Zero-latency headphone output lets you monitor the signal at the source
• Fully compatible with RODE software (RODE Connect, RODE Central, RODE Capture, and Unify)
• Works with Mac, PC, iOS, and Android devices

If you visit any voiceover booth or podcast studio, you’ll likely find a few of Shure’s legendary broadcast microphones hanging around. With the introduction of the MV7 series microphones, including the MV7X and MV7+, more podcasters and content creators can now access this storied sound. The MV7X and MV7+ are professional-level microphones that feature a highly directional dynamic capsule and Shure’s cutting-edge Voice Isolation Technology to effectively eliminate background noise. They also have a tailored frequency response that ensures your vocal performance shines with clarity and brilliance. Additionally, the MV7 is highly versatile. Users at Music Bliss have reported that its exceptional high SPL handling makes it an ideal choice for recording metal vocals. If you’re looking to enhance your recording game without spending a fortune, consider the Shure MV7X Dynamic Broadcast Microphone. The MV7+ podcasting microphone offers the exceptional sound of the standard MV7X, with additional features such as a touch-sensitive LED strip, complete computer control, and compatibility with the Shure MOTIV Mix desktop app. Within the MOTIV Mix app, you’ll find over 16 million LED colors and behaviors to choose from. The app also includes new tools like the Digital Popper Stopper, a real-time denoiser, and three reverb types. Shure microphones are renowned for their exceptional quality, and the MV7+ is no exception. Our users at Music Bliss have reported that the hybrid USB-C and XLR outputs make this microphone compatible with any setup.

Features:

• Dynamic microphone for podcasting and content creation
• Tuned capsule captures your voice in stunning clarity
• Voice Isolation Technology focusses on your voice and nothing else
• High SPL handling tackles loud sources with ease
• All-metal design makes this microphone tough enough for serious field use
• Integrated yoke for easy positioning

Shure MV7+

• Hybrid USB-C and XLR outputs help the mic fit into any setup
• Shure MOTIV Mix desktop and smartphone apps allow you to apply EQ, compression, limiting, the Digital Popper Stopper, 3 reverb types, and a real-time Denoiser
• Touch strip gives you control over the mic’s level and muting
• Customizable LEDs look great on camera
• Auto Level Mode automatically monitors and adjusts the microphone’s gain
• Headphone jack provides latency-free monitoring

You’ve got the idea, you’ve got the audience, and now you need the mic. With the AT2040 from Audio-Technica, your dreams of crisp, clear podcast audio will finally come to fruition. Delivering maximum vocal isolation, the hypercardioid AT2040 provides natural sound while discarding extraneous noise from all sides of the mic. Podcasters at Music Bliss trust Audio-Technica products for their vocal tracking needs, and they have found the dynamic AT2040 microphone to ensure the production of precise audio that helps content creators connect with their audience.

Features:

• Dynamic design produces ultra-smooth, crisp, clear audio
• Polar pattern: hypercardioid
• Element: dynamic
• Frequency response: 80–16,000Hz
• Impedance: 600 ohms
• Includes stand mount with shock mount and thread adapter for 5/8-inch-27 to 3/8-inch-16
• Integral 3-pin XLR-M type output connector
• Open circuit sensitivity: -53 dB (2.2 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1kHz)

The Rode NT-USB+ offers streamlined recording directly to your computer of mobile device. This high-quality USB condenser microphone boasts a large-diaphragm condenser capsule, along with an ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp for optimal sound on any source. You'll appreciate the NT-USB+'s high-power headphones output, which offers zero latency — a must-have for monitoring in real time. Our favorite feature here at Music Bliss is this USB mic's powerful Aphex processing, which is accessible via Rode Connect podcasting and streaming software. The NT-USB+ comes with everything you need to get started, including a detachable pop filter, a desktop stand, a ring mount, and a USB-C cable.

Features:

• Offers streamlined recording directly to your computer of mobile device
• Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp supplies optimal sound on any source
• High-power headphones output features zero-latency monitoring
• Powerful built-in Aphex processing via Rode Connect podcasting and streaming software
• Comes with pop filter, desk stand, ring mount, and USB-C cable

Straight from TC-Helicon’s Go Series, the GoXLR MIC offers professional-level vocal capture with a price tag that your heart and wallet will agree upon. This dynamic broadcast microphone is a tailor-made podcast mic, but that’s not all it can do! The GoXLR MIC works wonders in voiceover situations, including livestreaming, content creation, and vocal studio work. Users will appreciate the supercardioid polar pattern that isolates the vocal and minimizes background noise. Another feature that caught our eyes here at Music Bliss is the adjustable pop filter. While it prevents distracting pops from entering the signal, it also serves as a reference point to help you keep a consistent distance from the microphone. Other handy features include a built-in microphone mount with dual-articulating joints for easy positioning and nine colored rings for personalized decoration.

Features:

• Broadcast microphone built for high-level content creation
• Highly directional supercardioid capsule focuses on your voice and ignores background noise
• Adjustable pop filter stops plosives from disrupting your signal
• Dual articulate joints provide flexible positioning
• Interchangeable color rings let you customize the mic’s look
• XLR connector provides easy connection to your audio interface
• Frequency response 50Hz–18kHz

The FIFINE K688 is a versatile dynamic microphone suitable for beginners and intermediates. It offers impressive sound quality and convenient features at an affordable price. With USB and XLR connectivity, it can be easily plugged into a computer or an audio interface. The cardioid polar pattern focuses on capturing sound directly in front of the mic, minimizing background noise. A built-in headphone jack provides real-time monitoring, while onboard controls offer quick gain adjustment and a touch-mute function. The K688 is an excellent all-around microphone for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and music recording.

Features:

• It is anyone’s mic: USB helps get started, XLR ups the game & dynamic always works in untreated rooms.
• Touch-mute, live monitoring & I/O level controls available in USB mode.
• XLR widens the use scenarios and brings out the best audio quality.
• Bright-sounding tone & easy-to-drive signal from a dynamic microphone are the signature characteristics.
• High-density flocked pop filter & metal shock mount do their jobs in both functionality and aesthetics.

Experience the richness and clarity of the PD100X dynamic microphone, with a frequency response of 40Hz-16KHz and a 24-bit/48kHz sampling rate. Even in a noisy room, its customized cardioid capsule captures pristine audio, letting you fully immerse yourself in gameplay or streams. The PD100X microphone is perfect for gamers seeking to elevate their live streaming. Use the XLR connection for smooth audio and flexible operation with clean, stable signal transmission. The USB connection offers convenience for both beginners and professionals, enabling quick setup for gaming, streaming, or chatting on PC, PS4, and PS5. The soft-touch mute key on the PD100X USB dynamic microphone ensures quick silencing to prevent embarrassing audio mishaps and protect your privacy. Ideal for gaming, streaming, and vocal recording. The USB gaming microphone features a 2-in-1 smart knob for independent control of gain and monitoring volume, with colored LED indicators. Perfect for streaming and online gaming. The built-in headphone jack allows real-time monitoring for clear game chat and teamwork.

Features:

• XLR & USB dual-mode dynamic microphone
• frequency response of 40Hz-16KHz and a 24-bit/48kHz sampling rate
• customized cardioid capsule captures pristine audio
• Intuitive Tap-to-Mute Button
• 2-in-1 smart knob for independent control of gain and monitoring volume with colored LED indicators

The RE20 dynamic cardioid microphone is truly an industry standard, a firm favorite for broadcasting, podcasting, and sound engineering worldwide. Its popularity also extends into music production as a premium grade instrument microphone. Its Variable-D design and heavy-duty internal pop filter excel for close-in voice work, while an internal element shock-mount reduces vibration-induced noise.

Features:

• The classic sound of FM radio voices
• Smooth, natural and controlled sonic character
• Variable-D for minimal proximity effect
• True cardioid with no coloration at 180-degrees off-axis
• Voice tailored frequency response
• Studio condenser-like performance
• Large diaphragm dynamic element
• Humbucking coil guards against line hum
• Mid-bass tone-shaping switch
• Elegant, low-reflection dark charcoal finish