If you’re in the market to purchase a microphone for use with your recording session and beyond, the staff recommends a few of these microphones as possible solutions. The links to retail outlets are only provided to assist your search, and we recommend further research to find the best deal. It should be noted that this does not constitute an endorsement of the manufacturers or stores by War Room, the U.S. Army War College, the U.S. Army or the Department of Defense.
These are simply microphones that we have some experience with and know that they are proven performers. Whatever microphone you choose to use, we recommend that it be a dynamic microphone (versus a condenser or ribbon microphone) to minimize capturing background noises.
SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES Q2U USB/XLR DYNAMIC MICROPHONE ~$79-$89 + Tax
This is a solid dynamic microphone that connects to your computer via a USB or XLR cable (both provided). The War Room team has several of these microphones in the inventory for use as loaners if you’re in the Carlisle area.
Samson (manufacturer’s website)
AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2005USB CARDIOID DYNAMIC USB/XLR MICROPHONE ~$59 – $79 + Tax
Audio-Technica (manufacturer’s website)
If you have a budget that allows and your looking for a quality USB microphone with more features and a broader response range, this next tier offers excellent choices.
NOTE: You will likely require a microphone stand for correct use of the microphone.
RØDE PodMic USB Versatile Dynamic Broadcast Microphone USB/XLR MICROPHONE ~$190 + Tax
RØDE (manufacturer’s website)
Shure MV7+ Podcast XLR/USB Dynamic Microphone ~$299 + Tax
Shure (manufacturer’s website)
SAMSON Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone ~$149 + Tax
Samson (manufacturer’s website)
