Let's start off with a bit of a disclaimer.
Microphones:
Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone
Price: 39.99 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42/
Thoughts: This mic is amazing for it's price! I'd recommend it to people who are a little bit on the tight side when it comes to budget. I also recommend using the Cardio -10dB setting. It works pretty well!
CAD U37
Price: 41.41 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/CAD-U37-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B001AIQGUO
Thoughts: It's an okay mic, but for it's cheap price it's a good start to climb up in quality from your phone or laptop mic.
Blue Icicle
Price: 49 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Icicle-Converter-Preamp/dp/B001EW5YQS
Thoughts: A bit on the tinny side, but it's very easy, simple, and it gets the job done!
ATR 2020
Price: Varies, usual range: 80-100 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK
Thoughts: This mic is really good for it's price... However, there is a catch! You're going to need one of these in order for you to catch it on your computer. All in all, this mic may cost you around 220-290 USD in the long run.
ATR 2500
Price: 77-93 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500-USB-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B004QJREXM
Thoughts: This is the microphone I use to record my UTAUloid KATAI. I'd say it's pretty good, although it's infamous for picking up background noise.
Blue Yeti
Price: 129-149 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S
Thoughts: A very popular mic within the UTAU and voice acting community, with good reason. The sound quality is nice, although it suffers from the same problem the ATR2500 does with its background noise.
Focusrite Scarlet
Price: 199-250 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Studio-GENERATION-Interface/dp/B00AW91CPG
Thoughts: This is an amazing microphone! However, the reason why it's at the highest part of the list is because it only comes in a bundle with the equipment needed for it (and all your recording needs.) I would HIGHLY recommend this to someone who's experienced with condenser microphones and who's ready to just get it done in one blow. (I would love to get this someday.)
Isolation shields:
Silverback soundcage microphone shield
Price: 68.39 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Silverback-SoundCage-Microphone-Shield-SW-30621/dp/B014I87IMC
Thoughts: This is a time saver if you're not into moving from one room to another! Just set it up on your desktop and kill that awful background noise. THIS WILL NOT STOP NOISE FROM OTHER PEOPLE TALKING
Monoprice 602650 Microphone Isolation Shield
Price: 86.17
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-602650-Microphone-Isolation-Shield/dp/B00GR9W1MS
Thoughts: Bigger, better, and a whole lot of coverage. If you have a stand, this is perfect for you!
Pop Filters:
Dragonpad pop filter
Price: 8.29 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Dragonpad-USA-filter-Studio-Microphone/dp/B008AOH1O6/
Thoughts: The typical pop filter for those who use stands.
SUFUM's pop Filter
Price: 14.80 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Desktop-Microphone-Double-Net-Adjustable/dp/B01IP516YK
Thoughts: This is one of the best ones to get if you're a desktop recorder. Fits most mics too!
Sound Booths:
PSIB27
Price: 36.00
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSIB27-Recording-Soundproofing-Isolation/dp/B0117DB5TI
Thoughts: While it blocks out sound in the surrounding area, it does have muffled results at times. But if you have an awful house with no insulation, this is perfect!
- This list is for people who may want to invest their money into UTAU
- This is for optimal home recording/making your own home studio.
- This list will change.
- I will try to make this list as affordable as possible, keep in mind professional tools are expensive.
- I will mostly use amazon for price comparisons, if you have a better price for a tool in this list please post it.
- This will not contain programs. This is just for tools/equipment.
Microphones:
Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone
Price: 39.99 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42/
Thoughts: This mic is amazing for it's price! I'd recommend it to people who are a little bit on the tight side when it comes to budget. I also recommend using the Cardio -10dB setting. It works pretty well!
CAD U37
Price: 41.41 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/CAD-U37-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B001AIQGUO
Thoughts: It's an okay mic, but for it's cheap price it's a good start to climb up in quality from your phone or laptop mic.
Blue Icicle
Price: 49 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Icicle-Converter-Preamp/dp/B001EW5YQS
Thoughts: A bit on the tinny side, but it's very easy, simple, and it gets the job done!
ATR 2020
Price: Varies, usual range: 80-100 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK
Thoughts: This mic is really good for it's price... However, there is a catch! You're going to need one of these in order for you to catch it on your computer. All in all, this mic may cost you around 220-290 USD in the long run.
ATR 2500
Price: 77-93 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500-USB-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B004QJREXM
Thoughts: This is the microphone I use to record my UTAUloid KATAI. I'd say it's pretty good, although it's infamous for picking up background noise.
Blue Yeti
Price: 129-149 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S
Thoughts: A very popular mic within the UTAU and voice acting community, with good reason. The sound quality is nice, although it suffers from the same problem the ATR2500 does with its background noise.
Focusrite Scarlet
Price: 199-250 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Studio-GENERATION-Interface/dp/B00AW91CPG
Thoughts: This is an amazing microphone! However, the reason why it's at the highest part of the list is because it only comes in a bundle with the equipment needed for it (and all your recording needs.) I would HIGHLY recommend this to someone who's experienced with condenser microphones and who's ready to just get it done in one blow. (I would love to get this someday.)
Isolation shields:
Silverback soundcage microphone shield
Price: 68.39 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Silverback-SoundCage-Microphone-Shield-SW-30621/dp/B014I87IMC
Thoughts: This is a time saver if you're not into moving from one room to another! Just set it up on your desktop and kill that awful background noise. THIS WILL NOT STOP NOISE FROM OTHER PEOPLE TALKING
Monoprice 602650 Microphone Isolation Shield
Price: 86.17
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-602650-Microphone-Isolation-Shield/dp/B00GR9W1MS
Thoughts: Bigger, better, and a whole lot of coverage. If you have a stand, this is perfect for you!
Pop Filters:
Dragonpad pop filter
Price: 8.29 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Dragonpad-USA-filter-Studio-Microphone/dp/B008AOH1O6/
Thoughts: The typical pop filter for those who use stands.
SUFUM's pop Filter
Price: 14.80 USD
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Desktop-Microphone-Double-Net-Adjustable/dp/B01IP516YK
Thoughts: This is one of the best ones to get if you're a desktop recorder. Fits most mics too!
Sound Booths:
PSIB27
Price: 36.00
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSIB27-Recording-Soundproofing-Isolation/dp/B0117DB5TI
Thoughts: While it blocks out sound in the surrounding area, it does have muffled results at times. But if you have an awful house with no insulation, this is perfect!
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