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Best Acoustic Guitar Microphones 2025

Top-rated acoustic guitar microphones 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Folk For Acoustic For Classical Guitar For Fingerpicking For Live Performance For Recording
BRANDS: the t.bone Lewitt
Audio-Technica AT5045 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Audio-Technica AT5045

by Audio-Technica
Recording Fingerpicking Folk
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking styles
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording standard
  • • Excellent transient response
✗ CONS
  • • Positioning affects tone significantly
  • • May feedback in live situations

Audio-Technica AT5045Condenser Microphone ChopsticksLarge single membrane in a compact housingEspecially for the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 360556
$1,759
Buy at Thomann View Details
DPA 4006A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DPA 4006A

by DPA
Recording Acoustic Classical Guitar
Key Feature:
• Natural sound reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Great for fingerpicking styles
  • • Excellent transient response
✗ CONS
  • • Can emphasize body resonance
  • • Positioning affects tone significantly

DPA 4006AReference Standard MicrophoneConsists of MMC4006 capsule and MMP-A preamplifierPre-polarised condenser...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 270118
$2,584
Buy at Thomann View Details
Neumann MCM 114 Set Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Neumann MCM 114 Set Guitar

by Neumann
Folk Live Performance Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Capture acoustic guitar nuances
✓ PROS
  • • Great for fingerpicking styles
  • • Excellent transient response
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up string noise
  • • Can emphasize body resonance

Neumann MCM 114 Set GuitarMicrophone SetNeumann MCM System for guitarukuleledobroacoustic basscello*Set consisting...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 538783
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Audio-Technica AE 5100 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Audio-Technica AE 5100

by Audio-Technica
Live Performance Classical Guitar Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Excellent transient response
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording standard
  • • Excellent transient response
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up string noise
  • • May feedback in live situations

Audio-Technica AE 5100Large Cardioid Condenser Overhead MicrophoneDirectivity: CardioidFrequency response: 20-20000...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 192557
$325
Buy at Thomann View Details
Haun MBC660 L Pair - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Haun MBC660 L Pair

by Haun
Fingerpicking Classical Guitar Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Excellent transient response
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording standard
  • • Natural sound reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Room acoustics important
  • • May feedback in live situations

Haun MBC660 L PairCondenser MicrophoneMatched pairPolar pattern: cardioidMax. SPL: 126 dBIdeal for hi hat and acoustic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 256990
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
beyerdynamic MC 930 (2023) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

beyerdynamic MC 930 (2023)

by beyerdynamic
Fingerpicking Acoustic Classical Guitar
Key Feature:
• Capture acoustic guitar nuances
✓ PROS
  • • Capture acoustic guitar nuances
  • • Professional recording standard
✗ CONS
  • • May feedback in live situations
  • • May pick up string noise

beyerdynamic MC 930 (2023)True Condenser MicrophonePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency response: 40 - 20000 HzMax. sound...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 573624
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lewitt LCT 040 MATCH stereo pa Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Lewitt LCT 040 MATCH stereo pa Bundle

by Lewitt
Live Performance Recording Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Excellent transient response
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording standard
  • • Excellent transient response
✗ CONS
  • • May feedback in live situations
  • • Positioning affects tone significantly

Lewitt LCT 040 MATCH stereo pa Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Lewitt LCT 040 MATCH stereo pair*Matched stereo pair...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 497716
$259
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lewitt LCT 140 AIR Stereo Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Lewitt LCT 140 AIR Stereo Bundle

by Lewitt
Acoustic Recording Classical Guitar
Key Feature:
• Excellent transient response
✓ PROS
  • • Great for fingerpicking styles
  • • Capture acoustic guitar nuances
✗ CONS
  • • Room acoustics important
  • • Can emphasize body resonance

Lewitt LCT 140 AIR Stereo Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Lewitt LCT 140 Air Matched Pair*Matched Pair of Small...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 497719
$347
Buy at Thomann View Details
DPA 4099-DP-1-199-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DPA 4099-DP-1-199-G

by DPA
Recording Acoustic Classical Guitar
Key Feature:
• Capture acoustic guitar nuances
✓ PROS
  • • Great for fingerpicking styles
  • • Professional recording standard
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up string noise
  • • Room acoustics important

DPA 4099-DP-1-199-GCondenser Clip-On Microphone for GuitarPolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency response: 80 - 17000 Hz...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619255
$670
Buy at Thomann View Details
Rode NT5 S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Rode NT5 S

by Rode
Fingerpicking Recording Folk
Key Feature:
• Excellent transient response
✓ PROS
  • • Natural sound reproduction
  • • Excellent transient response
✗ CONS
  • • Positioning affects tone significantly
  • • Room acoustics important

Rode NT5 STrue Condenser MicrophoneWith gold sputtered 1/2" diaphragmCardioidSatin nickel finishVery low noiseFull...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 189186
$218
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lewitt LCT 040 Stereo Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Lewitt LCT 040 Stereo Bundle

by Lewitt
Folk Recording Acoustic
Key Feature:
• Professional recording standard
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording standard
  • • Capture acoustic guitar nuances
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up string noise
  • • Room acoustics important

Lewitt LCT 040 Stereo Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Lewitt LCT 040 MATCH stereo pair*Matched stereo pair microphone...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 491081
$237
Buy at Thomann View Details
the t.bone Lucan System Guitar Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

the t.bone Lucan System Guitar Bundle

by the t.bone
Live Performance Fingerpicking Classical Guitar
Key Feature:
• Excellent transient response
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording standard
  • • Natural sound reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Positioning affects tone significantly
  • • Can emphasize body resonance

the t.bone Lucan System Guitar Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, the t.bone Lucan System CC 200 RC*Condenser instrument...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 500818
$102
Buy at Thomann View Details
DPA 4099 Core Rock Touring Kit 10M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

DPA 4099 Core Rock Touring Kit 10M

by DPA
Recording Acoustic Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional recording standard
✓ PROS
  • • Natural sound reproduction
  • • Professional recording standard
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up string noise
  • • May feedback in live situations

DPA 4099 Core Rock Touring Kit 10MMicrophone Set10x Core 4099 instrument microphones10x Microdot adapters10x Miniature...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 434989
$6,268
Buy at Thomann View Details
DPA 4099 Core Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

DPA 4099 Core Guitar

by DPA
Acoustic Recording Classical Guitar
Key Feature:
• Natural sound reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Capture acoustic guitar nuances
  • • Great for fingerpicking styles
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up string noise
  • • Room acoustics important

DPA 4099 Core GuitarCondenser Clip-On MicrophoneEspecially for guitarCharacteristics: SupercardioidFrequency range: 20...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 434979
$611
Buy at Thomann View Details
AKG C 411 PP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

AKG C 411 PP

by AKG
Classical Guitar Acoustic Recording
Key Feature:
• Natural sound reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Natural sound reproduction
  • • Excellent transient response
✗ CONS
  • • Positioning affects tone significantly
  • • Room acoustics important

AKG C 411 PP, Condenser microphoneEspecially for string instrumentsFrequency range: 18 - 18000 HzIncl. adhesive...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 121803
$178
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Guitar Microphones

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced acoustic guitar microphones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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