Shotgun Microphones
Each guide below ranks shotgun microphones for one need or budget, using the specifications on each listing.
Best Shotgun Mic for Camera (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: Shure VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Shotgun Microphone
Best Shotgun Mic Under $100 (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: VidPro XM-55 13-Piece Professional Video & Broadcast
Best Shotgun Mic Under $200 (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone with Rycote
Best Shotgun Mic for Zoom (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: COMICA CVM-V30PRO Shotgun Microphone with Low-Cut Filter
Best Shotgun Microphone for Android (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: COMICA CVM-V30 LITE Video Microphone
Best Handheld Shotgun Mic (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Movo VXR10-PRO Professional Video Microphone for Camera
Best Shotgun Mic for Live Music (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: VidPro XM-88 Professional Video & Broadcast Shotgun
Best Shotgun Microphone (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera
Best Cardioid Shotgun Mic (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: COMICA VM20 Shotgun Microphone for Camera
Best Mini Shotgun Mic (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Movo X3-II Shotgun Microphone for Camera
Best Mini XLR Shotgun Mic (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: tikysky Camera Microphone
Best Shotgun Mic for Interviews (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: MiCWL Professional Shotgun Newsmaking Camera Interview Microphone 3Pin- Best Mini Shotgun Microphone (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: tikysky Camera Microphone
- Best Portable Shotgun Mic (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: tikysky Camera Microphone
Best Professional Shotgun Mic (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: Rode VideoMic NTG Camera-mount Shotgun Microphone- Best Compact Shotgun Mic (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera
- Best XLR Shotgun Microphone (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: VidPro XM-88 Professional Video & Broadcast Shotgun
- Best Shotgun Mic for Streaming (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: COMICA VM20 Shotgun Microphone for Camera
Best Shotgun Mic (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Movo X1-Mini Video Shotgun Mic for Camera- Best Desktop Shotgun Mic (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera