5 affordable yet essential mics for recording in home studios

Shure sm58


Sounds good on most vocals

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Shure sm57


Excels at pretty much everything


Great for snare, dirty vocals and electric guitar

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 AKG Perception 120



Sounds great on vocals and acoustic guitars - versatile mic

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Audio-Technica AT2020USB+


Good All around Condensor Mic

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Shure Beta52A


Sounds great on a kick drum

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