10 Best Shotgun Microphones 2024

Movo VXR10 Universal Video Microphone with Shock Mount – ⭐ Best Overall Shotgun Microphone

VXR10 by Movo

• Color: Black

• UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: For iPhone, Androids, Cameras, Camcorders, Audio Recorders, Tablets, and Laptops. Use as iPhone microphone or DSLR microphone
• PROFESSIONAL MOVO MIC: The durable aluminum construction and battery-free design includes a sturdy integrated shock mount to minimize handling noise
• 1-YEAR WARRANTY: We’ve got your back. Our products are designed to ease your technical woes, not add to them. Our friendly US-Based support is here to help - NOTE: To reduce hiss when using the mic on a DSLR camera, we recommend using manual audio levels, accessible from your camera’s menu.
• CREATE: Essential compact shotgun microphone for recording YouTube Vlogs, Tik Tok, interviews, family vacation trips, live music, outdoor events, tutorials.
• INCLUDES: Furry "Deadcat" Windscreen, Soft Case, 3.5mm TRS Output Cable (For DSLR Cameras, Camcorders, Recorders), 3.5mm TRRS Output Cable (For Smartphones, Tablets, and Mac)

Neewer 14.17 inches/36 centimeters Uni-Directional Mono Microphone for Camcorder and – 💲 Best Budget Shotgun Microphone

Neewer by Neewer

• Color: 14.17" Microphone
• Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Dimensions: 16.7 x 5 x 1.7 inches

• Has a cardioid pick-up pattern that isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise, highlighting the performance with smooth frequency response range for best vocal
• High quality with professional performance in voice pick-ups, best choice for business use in media interviews, conferences, speech, stage, film and television
• Wide range compatibility with All Camcorder and Digital DSLR Camera with 3.5mm microphone input socket and hotshoe (For Sony/Minolta cameras, pls apply with hotshoe adapter)
• With anti-wind foam to eliminate noise
• Note: It's a mono microphone. Camera and Battery are Not included

Shotgun Microphone

CVM-VM20 by comica

• 【Super-cardioid Condenser Shotgun Mic 】Adopting super cardioid directional pattern, this shotgun microphone kit can eliminate the background noise effectively and record the target sound accurately and clearly, providing you with better recording effect
• 【Two LCF Modes & Stepless Gain Adjustment】The camera microphone kit features with special two low cut filter modes <75dB & 150dB> and stepless gain for you to choose, and you can adjust it according to your demand
• 【OLED Visualized Power & Shock Absorption Design】 Comica CVM-VM20 professiona video microphone is equipped with OLED screen for battery display and real-time power monitor. Besides, VM20 Rycote shock mount can effectively reduce the vibration and shaking in a motion situation, non-block the lens. Also, you can adjust the front and rear position of the shock mount according to your need
• 【Super-long Standby Time & Full Metal Manufacturing】Built-in 3.7V/300mAh rechargeable Lithium-battery, this professional video microphone can work up to 60 hours, allowing you to use it at anywhere, whenever indoor or outdoor. Portable case also brings you more convenience. Moreover, the full body is made of metal, which provides with better shielding. Putting on the windscreen or wind muff also can reduce the wind noise and background noise effectively
• 【Wide Compatibility】 Equipped with 3.5mm TRS and 3.5mm TRRS adapter cables, CVM-VM20 shotgun microphone kit is widely compatible with most devices, such as Android Smartphones, Canon/ Nikon/ Sony DSLR Cameras, Camcorders and etc (XLR cable is not included). Perfect for Youtube/ Podcast/ Vlogging/ Tik Tok Video Recording, Livestream, Professional Interview, Family Vacation Trips,Outdoor Events and etc

Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone with Integrated Rycote Shockmount

VMGO by Rode

• Release date: 09/15/2019
• Color: MultiColored
• Weight: 0.16 pounds
• Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 inches
• Warranty: The rode videomic go directional on-camera microphone is covered by rode microphones' industry leading 10 year warranty.

• Delivers clear, crisp, directional audio with incredible ease of use
• Rode designed the videomic go with a tight pickup area that focuses directly in front of the mic
• Reduces other surrounding sounds, ensuring that your subject is isolated from background noise
• The integrated Rycote lyre shock mount isolates the video mic go from bumps and vibrations
• No complicated switches or settings and is powered by your camera's external microphone input, required

TAKSTAR SGC-598 Interview Microphone for Nikon/Canon Camera/DV Camcorder

SGC-598 by TAKSTAR

• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.75 pounds
• Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.7 x 2.7 inches

• 10dB sensitivity enhancement and 200Hz low-frequency attenuation; to meet the different field Co-use. Use standard universal connector specifications, can be simply fixed the camera.
• Product Features: Specially designed for the camera and high-sensitivity condenser microphone to enhance the quality of the recording.
• Set tone governing the selection of alloy materials design, sturdy solid, and can effectively shield electromagnetic interference.
• Heart-shaped single-point pickup features can effectively reduce the noise of the surrounding environment to be picked up.
• Shock-resistant structural design, to reduce the mechanical noise of the camera and other vibration noise. Package Contents: 1* SGC-598 Microphone 1* Windscreen 1* English User's Manual

Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount

Videomicro by Rode

• Release date: 09/08/2019
• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.09 pounds
• Dimensions: 3.1 x 0.8 x 0.8 inches
• Warranty: 5 years.

• Compact microphone designed to improve the audio quality of your videos - only 80 millimeter (3") long and 42gm (1.5 ounce)
• No battery required (powered by camera plug-in power - min 3V)
• Includes Rycote lyre shock mount and deluxe furry windshield

Professional Advanced Broadcast Microphone and Accessories Kit for Canon EOS

XM55K1 by The Imaging World

• Weight: 2 pounds

• Durable aluminum-alloy construction for indoor & outdoor use
• Superb off-axis signal attenuation provides focused audio pickup
• Perfect for interviews, film shoots, promo videos and studio recording
• Includes furry wind muff, foam wind shield, cushioned hand grip, and long and short (on-camera) audio cables with multiple connectors to support XLR, 3.5mm mini and 6.3mm jacks
• Includes adjustable shock mount and stand mount with adapters for 5/8" (mic stand), 3/8" (boom pole), 1/4" (tripod) and camera shoe mount applications + Vidpro Cleaning Kit, and TheImagingWorld Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth

Audio-Technica Condenser Microphone (AT8035) – 👑 Premium Pick

AT8035 by Audio-Technica

• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.37 pounds
• Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches
• Warranty: 1 year.

• The length (14.53") of the AT8035 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone is well-suited for ENG, outdoor recording and other specialized uses. The microphone is designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition. Suited for both boom 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8132 windscreen; battery; protective carrying case Audio-Technica Case Style: SG1

Moukey MCM-1 DSLR Camera Microphone

MK0069-FBA by Moukey

• Color: Red
• Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.4 x 2.7 inches

• Universal Compatibility - Fit most of the DSLR Cameras, Camcorders, Audio Recorders, iPhone and Android Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops ( N.B.the device should have a 3.5mm microphone jack. Iphone 7 and above versions need to use original 3.5mm-lightning adapter(Not included). Not applicable for Canon EOS series).
• Built-in high-class cardioid condenser capsule, achieves supreme audio recording when used with various DSLR cameras.
• Unidirectional microphone, primarily sensitive to sounds in front of the camera and can reduce in background noise, suitable for interview, vlogging, etc.
• Aluminum-made body, protecting the sound recording quality from the interference by a high level of radio frequency.
• Features a shock-absorption shock mount, effective at minimizing unwanted vibrational, handling noise.(N.B. Paired with our stand, letting you pick up the audio on different occasions.Search "Moukey Mini Tripod Mount " if you are interested in.)

Comica CVM-VM20 Camera Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Shock Mount

CVM-VM20 by comica

• Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.9 x 9.4 inches

• 【OLED Visualized Power】 Comica CVM-VM20 is a video microphone equipped with OLED screen for battery display and real-time power monitor. The GAIN CONTROL can be step-less ADJUSTED freely according to your shooting needs, which is convenient and effectively ensures smooth and stable use.
• 【Two Low Cut Filter Modes】75/150Hz two low cut filter modes can effectively filter out the low-frequency noise according to different occasions, making the sound quality more perfect and pure. Full Metal microphone can shield external signal interference, stable and durable.
• 【Adjustable Stepless Gain Control】 The volume can be adjusted freely according to your shooting needs, which is convenient and effectively ensures smooth and stable use.
• 【Standby Time Up to 60Hours】 USB-C Rechargeable Built-in Lithium Battery, Support Working while Charging. USB-C interface design supports charging while using to extend the microphone’s working time.
• 【WHAT'S IN THE BOX?】 Shotgun Microphone, Rycote Shock Mount, Windscreen, Furry "deadcat", 3.5mm TRS- TRS Audio Cable, 3.5mm TRS-TRRS Audio cable, USB A-USB C Charging Cable, Carry Case, User Manual, Warranty Card. Our products are designed to ease your technical woes, not add to them. Contact us for more help.