Best USB Microphone for Podcasting

Sound clarity, background noise rejection, and polar patterns tested.

ModelPatternSample RateMute ButtonPriceBuy
Shure MV7Hybrid ChoiceCardioid48kHz/16bitTouch-to-mute$$Check
Blue Yeti X4 modes48kHz/24bitYes$$View
Elgato Wave:3Cardioid96kHz/24bitCapacitive$$View