Recommended Microphones

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Using an external microphone gives your recording a richer sound than a computer's built-in microphone or a headphone's in-line mic.

IMPORTANT: 
You cannot use both bluetooth headphones and a connected microphone with the Riverside mobile app, due to mobile device constraints.

Some external mics frequently used by creators on Riverside are below.

Reminder: For some hardware, part of the initial setup is downloading software from the manufacturer's site. Please check to see if your device requires software support.

Connect directly to a computer

	Name	Resources	Notes
	Audio Technica AT2020USB+ (USB)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside
	Blue Yeti (USB)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside
	RODE NT-USB	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside
	Samson Q2U (USB)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside	Can also connect to an audio interface with XLR
	Shure MV7 (USB)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside	Can also connect to an audio interface with XLR

Connect to a computer via Audio Interface

See also: Recommended Audio Interfaces

	Name	Resources	Notes
	Samson Q2U (XLR)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside	Can also connect directly to a computer via USB
	Sennheiser e835 / e835-S (XLR)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside
	Shure MV7 (XLR)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside	Can also connect directly to a computer via USB
	Shure SM58 (XLR)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside
	Shure SM7B (XLR)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside

Connect to a mobile device

The Riverside mobile app limits users to one connected piece of equipment at a time due to mobile device constraints, which prioritize a single audio input/output. This means you cannot use both bluetooth headphones and a connected microphone with the Riverside mobile app.

USB-C Microphones

	Name	Resources	Notes
	Audio Technica AT2010USBx-USB	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside	Connect to Android and iPad devices with a USB-C port
	Samson Q2U (USB)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside	Connect to Android and iPad devices with a USB-C port
	Shure MV7 (USB)	Manufacturer Info Using this microphone with Riverside	Connect to Android and iPad devices with a USB-C port

3.5 mm Microphones

	Name	Resources	Notes
	RODE Lavalier GO	Manufacturer Info	Use a TRRS splitter to connect to a mobile device
	RODE VideoMic GO / GO II	Manufacturer Info Using the VideoMic Go with Riverside Using the VideoMic Go II with Riverside	Use a TRRS splitter to connect to a mobile device

Learn more

• Troubleshooting: I don’t see my microphone in the menu of the Lobby or Studio
• How can I test if my external mic will work with the Riverside Mobile app?

• Podcast Microphones: Dynamic vs. Condenser, USB vs. XLR, and more! (Riverside YouTube Channel)
• 7 Microphone Tips to Improve Audio Quality (Riverside YouTube Chanel)