Best ASMR Microphone of 2021 One Can Buy

At this point, we’re starting to talk about microphones that are handled primarily by a professional recording demand. This would be another exceptional example of a binaural microphone. This fact alone makes the mic a suitable candidate for virtually any ASMR recording needs you may have.

Available with or without an XLR connector, this FreeSpace works within a range of 100Hz to 10kHz. It utilizes an omni-based direction in the structure, supports a tripod setup, and is has a small learning curve for those who want to skip right to professional microphones.

While perhaps not as strong overall as the others we have covered thus far, this is still one of the very best on the market. The human ear shape makes for a nice degree of comfort and usability. While portable and decidedly lightweight, you will want to keep in mind this microphone is a little limited. After all, you can only use it to record binaural ASMRs.

If this ASMR microphone contender looks a little different from some of the other choices we have highlighted thus far, that’s because it is. This is a portable microphone that is designed to give you a ton of recording power and options on the go. Does it succeed? For the most part, yes.

Offering a worthy mic, a recorder, and a commendable interface that can be used with ease, a H4N Pro from Zoom brings a lot to the table. The ability to record four audio channels at better overall rates and resolutions than what you would get with a CD is a good example of its features and overall recording prowess. We’re also fond of the 140dB SPL range.

This is not necessarily the best overall ASMR recording microphone you’re going to find. However, when you combine the portability with the features, and how well those features are represented overall, you can appreciate why this entry is so popular. Are you someone who needs to record material while traveling? This is the microphone for you.

Our only issues with the H4N Pro come down to battery life for phantom power sources for any external microphone you may want to use, and the fact the occasional noisiness of the built-in mic can be a little frustrating for veteran microphone users.

Where it concerns companies making the best microphones and other products for audiophiles, Audio-Technica is almost peerless. Offering a variety of products, this multi-pattern condenser microphone is a fantastic example of what they feature. It is also a very solid choice indeed for those who need to consider the top ASMR recording microphones.

From tapping sounds, to scratching sounds, or even water sounds, the AT2050 can handle a number of different ASMR ideas. It can also be a sound choice for brushing sounds, whispering sounds, or even crinkling sounds. If you want to know just how versatile this microphone can be, note that it is also a popular choice among those who record live streams, as well as those who do professional voice over work. This also has one of the lowest Self-Noise ratings we have ever seen.

Offering three distinct polar patterns, we also like the fact that this microphone features as an easy-to-switch-through Eighty-Hz highpassing filter with an impressive 10dB pad. The shock mount and protective pouch certainly perform their tasks admirably, as well. The ratio between signal and noise it is worth noting, comes in at a range of 77dB to one-kHz and one-Pa.

Sensitive and affordable, with the ability to pick up sounds across the full 360-degree spectrum, there is a lot to like about this product. At the same time, there are a few issues that we aren’t as crazy about. The complete lack of an on/off switch is quite frankly baffling to us. The fact that is requires its own power source is something else that may prove frustrating to you. Furthermore, if you don’t already own a recorder, get ready to put some money down for one. While these issues do not necessarily sink this microphone, they do explain why this one, while solid, is a bit further down our list.

Another portable option with a good deal to offer, the DR-05 from Tascam offers both the recorder and microphone you’re looking for to develop the best possible ASMR recordings. For that reason alone, we are only too happy to include it on our list of the best ASMR recording options for beginners and experienced recorders. Offering 2 mics that are built right in, this product can handle recordings upwards of 125dB SPL. This microphone may not look like much, but it packs a pretty formidable recording punch.

The XLR connector, S/N ratio in the 92dB range, and flexible recording formats are some of the strongest features to be found here. You are also going to appreciate that this microphone can work on the same two AA batteries for as long as sixteen, or even seventeen hours. We didn’t test it out for quite that long, but this aspect has been praised in a number of reviews.

To be sure, the above fact alone makes this particular portable recorder one of the best choices you’re going to come across. It also makes the comfort and ease-of-use requirements you would expect from a portable product easy to appreciate. For tapping, scratching, or brushing ASMR videos or recordings, you’re going to find that this is a fantastic product for an excellent price.

Unfortunately, while the self-noise for this release is extremely low, the vocal pickup on this microphone is sorely lacking. This is particularly true when compared to other products on this list. This isn’t the end of the world by any means. Just understand that you will need to keep very nearby to the mic when you will be recording. Even a little distance between your mouth and the mic can leave you with uneven recordings.

Ultimately, this is perhaps a better option for recording sounds, as opposed to something you would want to record with your voice. If recording with your own voice is among your plans, you will almost certainly need to look elsewhere for what you want.