74Consensus score
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Buy it if
- Exceptional value at $60 from a professional audio manufacturer
- Dynamic capsule handles loud sources and rejects room noise
- From sE Electronics, a brand trusted in professional studios
Skip it if
- Requires an XLR interface, not USB
- Less brand recognition than Shure or Sennheiser for resale value
- Limited accessories and ecosystem compared to major brands
What owners love
- Exceptional value at $60 from a professional audio manufacturer
- Dynamic capsule handles loud sources and rejects room noise
- From sE Electronics, a brand trusted in professional studios
- Explicitly ranked on Reddit's 'best microphones for the money' list
The recurring gripe
- Requires an XLR interface, not USB
- Less brand recognition than Shure or Sennheiser for resale value
- Limited accessories and ecosystem compared to major brands
The bottom line
Don't let the price fool you, sE Electronics makes professional studio gear, and the V2 brings that pedigree to a $60 mic. It's the best value on this entire list if you're just getting started.
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