The best microphone for streamers on a budget is now the lowest price it's ever been
pcgamer.comAudio-Technica AT2020USB+ |Cardioid | $68 $57 at Amazon (save $11)(opens in new tab) The Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ is hands-down one of the best microphones under $100. It's built to last, sounds incredible, and, most importantly, is easy to use. It won't let you down as long as you can put up with a wonky tripod stand.
If you're looking for a new microphone that sounds great and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, Amazon has a great deal on the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ microphone for only $57(opens in new tab). This is the lowest price this microphone has ever been, after a massive price drop from $120 to just $68 in March.
The AT2020USB+ is Audio-Technica's entry-level unit in its line of AT2020 USB microphones, which impressed me when I reviewed it last month. Aside from being easy to use, its crisp audio quality is a step ahead of many other sub-$100 microphones. It's no wonder the AT2020USB+ sits as the best cheap microphone for gaming and streaming
$68 was already a fantastic price for this plug-and-play microphone that doesn't need any software installation, so $57 is an especially impressive deal. One thing I really like about it are the extra features you won't find on many microphones in this price range, like a built-in headphone jack, volume control, and mix control.
What it doesn't have, which isn't surprising, is a mute button. That sounds silly, but many microphone makers often cut features to keep the price without affecting the recording quality. As much as I love the Razer Seiren Mini, Audio-Technica's mic gives you more versatility and looks less like a toy.
One thing to mention is that the build quality is top-notch, and it comes with a nice little travel pouch. It has a durable metal casing, so you
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