The types of microphones you want to record YouTube videos largely depend on the style of your video. For podcast recording & adding voiceovers, you want to use a USB or XLR connector microphone. In that case, the Shure SM7B is the #1 dynamic XLR microphone to choose in 2025.

For youtube video recordings, you can also choose from lavalier mics, shotgun mics, and studio mics. Most YouTubers want to use more than 1 mic to cover different recording situations.

In this article, we ranked and reviewed the 21 best microphones for recording youtube videos in 2025.

What is the Best Microphones For YouTube Videos?

Here is my top picks for the best microphones to use for recording youtube videos this year.

• Shure SM7B
• Rode SmartLav+
• Rode PodMic
• Blue Yeti
• Rode NT-USB
• Blue Snowball
• Audio-Technica AT2035
• Rode Procaster
• RodeLink Filmmaker Kit
• Rode VideoMic Pro+
• Shure VP83F
• Audio-Technica AT4053B
• Oktava MK-012
• Blue Yeti X
• Shure MV7
• Sennheiser MKE 400
• Shure SM58
• Audio-Technica AT2020
• Electro-Voice RE20
• Shure MV5C
• HyperX Quadcast
• Elgato Wave:3
• Audio-Technica ATR3350iS

I’ll start with my favorite microphones for YouTube videos as of 2025:

Shure SM7B

The Shure SM7B is my #1 pick for recording video podcasts and adding voice-overs to the video. It uses a cardioid polar pattern to pick sounds. Almost all popular video podcasters use this mic to record episodes.

Shure is a well-known audio equipment manufacturer. The SM7B model delivers crystal clear, warm sounds for audio production and vocal applications. You will get a built-in pop filter on this mic, so you don’t need to get one. It has wide-range frequency response, bass roll-off and mid-range control, and internal air suspension shock isolation.

Don’t forget to get an external cloud lifter cl-1 preamp to power your sm7b mic.

Rode SmartLav+

The Rode SmartLav+ is the most popular lavalier microphone for video recordings in 2025. The main benefit of using a lav mic is that you need any external support to hold the mic close to your mouth. It can be easily clipped onto shirts and allows you to focus more on the video production.

You can use a TRRS connector to plug this mic directly into smartphones. This mic uses an omnidirectional polar pattern to pick up sounds, meaning it will pick from the front & back of the mic. It comes with a pop filter to minimize plosive sounds getting into the mic and a durable 1.2m (4′) Kevlar-reinforced shielded cable.

The smartLav+ is compatible with any audio recording app and can be controlled using the RØDE Reporter app.

Blue Yeti

Looking for a USB microphone to record YouTube videos, the Blue Yeti is a popular option. You can get this mic in different colors, and it features 4 different directional polar patterns to pick up sounds. It includes a 1 3.5 mm headphone jack to connect studio headphones and monitor video recordings.

Because this mic operates in a plug & play system, you connect the USB cable to the computer and start recording video.

Rode NT-USB

The Rode NT-USB is a condenser mic for recording videos in the studio. It delivers exceptional performance for recording vocals and instruments, gaming and live-streaming, podcasting, and adding voice overs to the video recordings.

Blue Snowball

You can call this mic the little brother of the Yeti microphone. The Snowball uses the Blue condenser capsule technology to deliver natural sound directly to your desktop. Because of its simple USB connection and plug-and-play operation, you don’t need to buy any extra gear- you can just plug right in and start recording YouTube videos, podcasts, and streaming online.

Rode PodMic

The Rode PodMic is a dynamic cardioid polar pattern microphone to use for video podcasting and youtube live streaming. On this mic, you get rich, full-bodied sound, and it comes with an internal pop filter &shock mount to minimize plosives & reduce background noise/vibrations. Rode includes a swing mount with this mic for easy positioning on the desk, and it will take your video content to the next level.

Wrapping Up

When choosing the best microphones for recording YouTube videos, you want to look at the quality of the sound, polar pattern, and price. I recommend getting the Shure SM7B dynamic XLR microphone to record YouTube videos in 2025. Don’t forget to get a Cloudlifter CL-1 to power the mic and an external XLR cable to connect it to the computer.