Using an external microphone gives your recording a richer sound than a computer's built-in microphone or a headphone's in-line mic.
Some external mics frequently used by creators on Riverside are below.
Connect directly to a computer
| Name | Resources | Notes | |
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| Audio Technica AT2020USB+ (USB) |
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| Blue Yeti (USB) |
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| RODE NT-USB |
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| Samson Q2U (USB) |
Can also connect to an audio interface with XLR | ||
| Shure MV7 (USB) |
Can also connect to an audio interface with XLR |
Connect to a computer via Audio Interface
See also: Recommended Audio Interfaces
| Name | Resources | Notes | |
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| Samson Q2U (XLR) |
Can also connect directly to a computer via USB | ||
| Sennheiser e835 / e835-S (XLR) |
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| Shure MV7 (XLR) |
Can also connect directly to a computer via USB | ||
| Shure SM58 (XLR) |
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| Shure SM7B (XLR) |
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Connect to a mobile device
Many external microphones are not compatible with applications like Riverside because they block the audio output from your mobile device while connected. To also hear the audio from the Studio, connect headphones to the microphone or splitter.
USB-C Microphones
| Name | Resources | Notes | |
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| Audio Technica AT2010USBx-USB |
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| Samson Q2U (USB) |
Connect to Android and iPad devices with a USB-C port | ||
| Shure MV7 (USB) |
Connect to Android and iPad devices with a USB-C port |
3.5 mm Microphones
| Name | Resources | Notes | |
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| RODE Lavalier GO |
Use a TRRS splitter to connect to a mobile device |
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| RODE VideoMic GO / GO II |
Use a TRRS splitter to connect to a mobile device |
Please note: Some external USB-C mics are not compatible with iOS 17 on the iPad.