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27,523 Customer ratings

Best Directional Microphones

Directional Microphone Comparison 2026

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Rode VideoMicro
Rode VideoMicro
Amazon
Rode VIDEOMICR
Rode VIDEOMICR
Amazon
Audio-Technica AT875R
Audio-Technica AT875R
Amazon
Sennheiser MKE 200
Sennheiser MKE 200
Amazon
Bestseller
Shure VP83
Shure VP83
Amazon
Sony ECM-XYST1M
Sony ECM-XYST1M
Amazon
Sennheiser MKE 400
Sennheiser MKE 400
Amazon
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Manufacturer
General features
Dimensions
Weight
Colour
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
Advantages
Shipping (Amazon)
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Best Product
AmazonRode VideoMicro
Rating
Excellent05/2026

1

Rode VideoMicro
Customer rating
Amazon20,662 reviews
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Available at
45,00 £
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70,99 £
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Manufacturer
Rode
General features
Dimensions
0,8 x 0,8 x 3,1 in
Weight
0 lb
Colour
Black
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
Wired, Micro-USB cable, Lithium-ion rechargable battery, AA battery
Advantages
  • Equipped with a headphone connection
  • USB port is available
  • LAN connection possible
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AmazonRode VIDEOMICR
Rating
Excellent05/2026

2

Rode VIDEOMICR
Customer rating
Amazon2,688 reviews
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Available at
89,00 £
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94,30 £
see vendordays3.383.38£
90,70 £
see vendordays0.990.99£
Manufacturer
Rode
General features
Dimensions
29,5 x 3,9 x 6,7 in
Weight
0,2 lb
Colour
Black
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
AA battery, Wired, Lithium-ion rechargable battery, Micro-USB cable, Power adapter
Advantages
  • USB port is available
  • Equipped with LAN
  • Features a headphone connection
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AmazonAudio-Technica AT875R
Rating
Excellent05/2026

3

Audio-Technica AT875R
Customer rating
Amazon825 reviews
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Available at
159,00 £
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167,29 £
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151,00 £
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Manufacturer
General features
Dimensions
2,8 x 5 x 9,5 in
Weight
2,2 lb
Colour
Black
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
Power adapter
Advantages
  • LAN connection possible
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AmazonSennheiser MKE 200
Rating
Excellent05/2026

4

Sennheiser MKE 200
Customer rating
Amazon1,170 reviews
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Available at
64,99 £
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100,99 £
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79,00 £
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Manufacturer
Sennheiser
General features
Dimensions
1,5 x 2,4 x 2,7 in
Weight
0 lb
Colour
Black
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
AAA battery, Wired
Advantages
  • LAN connection possible
  • A headphone connection is available
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Bestseller
Bestseller
AmazonShure VP83
Rating
Excellent05/2026

5

Shure VP83
Customer rating
Amazon355 reviews
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Available at
91,91 £
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169,99 £
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245,00 £
4 daysdays4.954.95£
Manufacturer
Shure
General features
Dimensions
16,9 x 33,1 x 5,9 in
Weight
0,2 lb
Colour
Black
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
AA battery, Wired
Advantages
  • Internet access possible via LAN
Shipping (Amazon)
4 days
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AmazonSony ECM-XYST1M
Rating
Excellent05/2026

6

Sony ECM-XYST1M
Customer rating
Amazon419 reviews
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Available at
99,00 £
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79,97 £
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99,00 £
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Manufacturer
Sony
General features
Dimensions
1,5 x 2,4 x 2,9 in
Weight
0,2 lb
Colour
Black
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
Battery
Advantages
  • Equipped with LAN
Shipping (Amazon)
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AmazonSennheiser MKE 400
Rating
Excellent05/2026

7

Sennheiser MKE 400
Customer rating
Amazon297 reviews
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Available at
169,00 £
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189,00 £
see vendordays00£
159,00 £
see vendordays00£
172,00 £
see vendordays00£
Manufacturer
Sennheiser
General features
Dimensions
1,5 x 2,6 x 5 in
Weight
0,2 lb
Colour
Black
Equipment
LAN
USB port
Headphone plug
Power supply
AAA battery, Wired
Advantages
  • USB port is available
  • Equipped with a headphone connection
  • LAN connection possible
Shipping (Amazon)
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