XLR cables, microphones and audio interfaces, rated by Reddit owners
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Audio Interfaces & Mic Boosters
14 models rated from 79 Reddit owner comments
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Shure SM58
4.5 (26 owner comments)
$99.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Then, maybe pick up an SM58 or 57 for $100 too.”
Read review →Solid State Logic SSL 2+
4.2 (12 owner comments)
$199.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I think maybe something like the Audient iD24 or the SSL 2+ MKII or the UA VOLT 476 could be a thing for you.”
Read review →MOTU M4
4.2 (7 owner comments)
$279.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“MOTU M4, and M6 are also great options, depending on your budget.”
Read review →MOTU M2
4.2 (5 owner comments)
$199.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“If you need a new interface I'd recommend a Motu M2 and Buy it used.”
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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1
4.2 (5 owner comments)
$189.90 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I’ve been toying with the idea of testing an inline preamp (I was leaning toward the FetHead rather than the, imo, well overpriced and YT-overhyped Cl”
Read review →Shure SM57
4.1 (24 owner comments)
$178.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I use a Sure SM57 with a foam ball for talking.”
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Shure SM58
4.5 (26 owner comments)
$99.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Then, maybe pick up an SM58 or 57 for $100 too.”
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
4.1 (15 owner comments)
$339.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“At the moment I have a Focusrite 2i2 4th Gen on the way to be used with some Sennheiser HD600, I used them with solo previously and they worked but I ”
Read review →Shure SM57
4.1 (24 owner comments)
$178.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I use a Sure SM57 with a foam ball for talking.”
Read review →Shure SM7B
3.2 (25 owner comments)
$597.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I also have an SM7B and Rode NT1A, and, while my L22 is better than both, I still occasionally use the SM7B for its darker sound that the L22 doesn't ”
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Samson Q2U
4.0 (12 owner comments)
$139.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I started with the Samson Q2U, eventually got a different one, and went back to my Q2U.”
Read review →MOTU M4
4.2 (7 owner comments)
$279.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“MOTU M4, and M6 are also great options, depending on your budget.”
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