So, with that out of the way, let's press record on the best vocal microphones for home studios at every budget. Read more: 12 Smart Gadgets You Didn't Know Existed. AKG P120: $100.

Buy if you want a reliable live vocal mic: Regularly seen on stages throughout the world, the SM58 is the go-to for anyone needing a rugged vocal microphone. Avoid if you want studio sound: While this ...

Not only is this mic our top pick for best overall microphone, but I personally own two of them, and have used them for years of recording podcasts and vocal audio. I can attest to this mic's ...

The Sterling ST155 is at the heart of my own home studio. With its fixed cardioid pattern that helps to capture the right balance of audio and room, it's my go-to microphone for vocal recording ...