12 Best USB Microphones (2025): USB-C, USB-A, Wireless

This iconic USB mic will probably look familiar to anyone who has spent more than an hour on YouTube. It has a sturdy base and an easily adjustable volume knob that sticks out like R2D2's belly button. This mic sounds completely fine for the money, and the mute button on the front makes it easy to ensure nobody is listening. It's essentially plug-and-play with most computers, but you'll want to download Logtech's software for the most up-to-date drivers and to make further customizations. The more expensive Blue Yeti X ($170) offers performance similar to the standard Yeti but has a better front button and more polar patterns (see below to learn what those mean). Most folks don't need this functionality, so you can stick with the standard Yeti. There's also the Yeti Nano ($110), which has similar recording quality but in a smaller footprint. It can only record in cardioid (for solo recording) and omnidirectional, which records all the sounds around you. If you're never going to record ... Read full article.