Five Great Mics Under $ 200

The mantra that we've been repeating over and over on our tutorials is true: the better the source, the better the recording. But it's an unfortunate fact that without a good microphone to translate that good sound to the recording, even the best sounding source will come through poorly. Fortunately, in recent years the price of microphones that will do the job well has dropped significantly.

In this guide, you'll learn about five great microphones that ring in at under $200 each, but pack a punch worth much more. With these selections, you can't go wrong; the right combination of value for your dollar and performance makes these choices good for every home recordist.