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Gaming microphones

Choose a mic for your PC or console, then set it up for Discord or party chat.

Where do you play?

Have a mic? Check your connection Test your mic in this browser

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Microphones for Windows PC

Windows PC chat path
  1. USB mic
  2. USB cable
  3. Windows PC
  4. Discord

26 models that work on Windows PC

Microphones for PS5

PS5 chat path
  1. PlayStation-edition headset
  2. Matching controller / dongle
  3. PS5
  4. Party chat

36 models that work on PS5

Microphones for Xbox Series / One

Xbox Series / One chat path
  1. Xbox-edition headset
  2. Matching controller / dongle
  3. Xbox
  4. Party chat

17 models that work on Xbox Series / One

Microphones for Switch 2 GameChat

Switch 2 GameChat chat path
  1. Built-in microphone
  2. Switch 2
  3. GameChat

1 model that works on Switch 2

Microphones for Mac

Mac chat path
  1. USB mic
  2. USB cable
  3. Mac
  4. Discord

21 models that work on Mac

Test, check, fix, plan.

Test your mic

Check that your browser hears your mic. Then record a clip and listen back.

Check your connection

Find the cables and settings you need, or see why a connection will not work.

Fix a chat problem

Start with the symptom. Change one thing, test the result, then move to the next step.

Plan your desk

Measure the space, clamp and reach before adding an arm.

Get back into the conversation.

All setup guides

Discord keeps cutting off words

Compare input mode, sensitivity and suppression one change at a time.

Friends can hear your game audio

Separate the microphone input from desktop audio and loopback.

Hear your own voice without a delay

Find the direct-monitoring or sidetone path for your headphones.

A microphone isn’t showing up

Check the cable, operating system input and app permission in order.

Start with how you play.

Choose where you play, then compare the connections, controls and extra parts you need.

USB gaming microphones

One cable into your computer. Compare mute, headphone monitoring and included desk stands.

Microphones for PS5

Start with a model that names PS5 support, then select the console microphone input.

Gaming headsets with a mic

Keep game audio and chat together. Match the wireless edition to the console.

USB or XLR?

Compare the cables and interface you need, and which controls work over each connection.

Headset or separate mic?

Headset or a separate mic? It depends on your console, your desk and whether you already own good headphones, plus the controls you want.

Dynamic or condenser?

Dynamic or condenser for game chat? What each needs, from phantom power to a preamp, and why how close the mic sits matters as much.

Compare two mics

All comparisons
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Shure MV6 Gen 2 Shure MV7+

USB only, or USB and XLR?
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HyperX QuadCast 2 S HyperX SoloCast 2

Do you need monitoring?
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Logitech G Yeti GX Logitech G Yeti Orb

Controls, mount and connection
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SteelSeries Alias SteelSeries Alias Pro with Stream Mixer

USB mic or XLR mixer kit?
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FIFINE AmpliGame AM8 Samson Q2U

Two cheap USB/XLR dynamic mics
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Logitech G Yeti (Blue Yeti) HyperX QuadCast 2 S

Two big USB condensers
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Logitech G Yeti (Blue Yeti) Logitech G Yeti Nano

Full size or small?

Console chat

See the console table
PS5 42 of 84 models work, per their makers ; 1 needs the matching edition Xbox 17 of 84 models work, per their makers ; 3 need the matching edition Switch 2 1 of 84 models work, per their makers ; the built-in mic also works for GameChat