My Favorite Shotgun Microphones Ranked (under $300, $300 - $500, $500 - $1000, $1000+)
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In this episode I rank my favorite shotgun microphones in different price categories - under $300, $300 - $500, $500 - $1000, and $1000+. This is based on my experience and is totally SUBJECTIVE. Let’s talk it through!
See the detailed reviews of the microphones we cover here:
Here’s a table with all of the microphones ranked and my notes.
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