A headset that comes with a built-in mic perfectly fulfills our need for setting up a podcast, but most of them have thinny sounding microphones. It’s fine for gaming but may not be appropriate for podcasting. 

The silver lining is, there are still some headset with a fairly decent mic that is great enough for podcast usage.

Our choice of the best headset mic for podcasting will goes to Modmic 5.0. Everyone has different taste. So, I’ve included reviews of the best brands of heaset for Podcasting. So let’s get down to it. 

Our Recommendation of Best Headset Mic for Podcasting

Image	Product	Feature	Price
TOP Pick	Audio-Technica BPHS2	This is a professional premium headset with the best audio quality on this list.	Check Price
Trending	Shure BRH31M	A lightweight and comfort podcast headset. High quality accessaries included.	Check Price
Trending	ModMic 5.0	Attachable mic to any of the headphone you have. Great if you already have a decent headphone and want to save budget on getting another pair of headset.	Check Price
Trending	V-Moda BoomPro	Another attachable standalone mic that comes with removable cable that uses a standard 4 pole connection. Very budget friendly.	Check Price
Trending	Razer Thresher Ultimate	A wireless headset with great audio quality, it also features a Dolby digital button to enhance the audio signal.	Check Price

1. Audio-Technica BPHS2 

The Audio-Technica BPHS2 is a broadcast stereo headset with hypercardioid dynamic boom microphone, it’s literally just as professional as it sounds, not a typical gaming headset we will normally see.

The audio quality is great, crystal clear, it has good background noise rejection but if you are planning to use it as your everyday headphone to listen to music, be expecting to hear much of the mid frequency on the headphone. 

This is a podcast headphone, the intention of the product creation is to hear voices. Therefore I think it makes very much sense why it’s mid focus, it’s designed for such an application. 

In terms of the built in quality, the headset feels very well put together. There is a nice amount of padding along the headband making it comfortable on top of your head. 

The both on ear cups padding are pretty soft, and they are built with slight rotation to better fit your head. And also the microphone could be rotated all the way around with a stiff arm to adjust the angle of your mic however you want. 

So what comes in the box? Besides the headphone itself, you will also get a leatherette pouch, windscreens, cable clip, a 3.5 millimeter to quarter inch adapter, XLR to quarter inch cable and some documentation. 

In all, it’s a compelling premium headset with a professional sounding microphone. It’s not for anyone, I won’t recommend using it for gaming but definitely worth buying if outdoor podcasts are your main usage of a headset. 

2. Shure BRH31M

The BRM31M brings Shure legendary quality and performance to budget conscious broadcast and media production professionals who value top notch audio. 

The microphones tight cardioid pattern reduces background noise enabling optimal communication in loud environments. 

The boom microphone pivots 270 degrees allowing it to be word on the left or right side.

The supra aura ear cup provides sound for one ear. The single sided design enables the user to hear external cues. 

An ultra lightweight frame provides exceptional comfort. The unterminated cable allows for connection to a variety of devices. 

Besides the headset itself, it also comes with some high quality accessories including some replacement earpads and a microphone windscreen. 

3. ModMic 5.0 

This one is a little bit different from the headsets mentioned above. 

ModMic is a high quality, low profile microphone solution that you can attach to any of your headphones. 

This solution is fairly popular among users who already have a pair of decent headphones, and do not want a big condenser microphone in front of them. 

All you need to do is just attach it to your headphone with the magnetic base clasp that comes along with it. 

With Mod 5.0 you get a dual capsule, that means it allows you to toggle in between unidirectional which captures the sound that the mic is pointing towards and omnidirectional captures everything around it. 

Although there are many gamers who like to use it, it is not just limited to the gaming world. To be honest I’m quite convinced by the audio quality it captures, absolutely a fantastic tool for podcasts too, but don’t just take my words for it. 

Check out the video I attached below to find out how it sounds to you.  

4. V-Moda BoomPro

Very similar to the ModMic, the V-Moda BoomPro is also an attachable standalone mic. 

Unlike the modmic that comes with the magnetic clamp system for you to attach to any headset, instead the V-Moda uses a different approach here. 

If you have any headset that comes with a removable cable that uses a standard 4-pole connection you could simply just replace the default cable with the V-Moda BoomPro. 

This is also the major drawback about it, that means if you have a headphone with non removable cable connected like most of the others in the market, the V-Moda is apparently not a solution that you would go after. 

Other than that, the audio quality is very comparable with the Modmic, similar value but only half the price of it. 

5. Razer Thresher Ultimate

In most cases, I think a wired headphone should always sound better than a wireless one with similar specs.

If I were to really choose a wireless headset for any reason, I think the Razer Thesher Ultimate does a pretty decent job here, it really got my attention. 

The mic quality on this Razer headset is excellent. It picks up the bass tones really well, clear, I like how it captures voices, not as tinny as most gaming headsets in the market. It’s great for podcasts as well.

The headset sounded amazing with music as well. Looking at the audio hub you will find a Dolby digital button in the top right corner, with the touch of a button of the dolby function settings it opens up the sound and enhances the audio signal to the next level effortlessly. 

It comes with a headphone stand which is also an audio hub that transmits your signal to your headset. There are Xbox/PC models and the PS4/PC Model. Make sure you get the right one if you want the 7.1 surround sound. 

The only thing that may turn some people down is the lack of mic monitoring function, so you are not able to hear yourself talk. If that’s something important to you, it could be a deal-breaker. 

What’s Next?

In essence, the microphone quality is what all matters when it comes to podcasting. 

I found that Modmic 5.0 is the best headset mic overall for podcasting. I hope this article is helpful for you upon making a final decision on which headset is truly for you.

After getting your headset for podcasting you would also need a music software to run your show.

Incase you haven’t gotten one yet, be sure to check out this article that we listed out some of the Best Free DAW for both Mac & PC.

Happy podcasting and have a great show!