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Best Measurement Microphones for Intermediate 2025

Perfect measurement microphones for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Acoustic Testing For Sound Engineering For Research For Calibration For Technical Analysis
Earthworks Audio M30 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Earthworks Audio M30

by Earthworks Audio
Calibration Technical Analysis Research
Key Feature:
• Consistent performance over time
✓ PROS
  • • Traceable calibration certificates
  • • Calibrated for precise measurements
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for precision units
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use

Earthworks Audio M30HDM Measurement MicrophoneOmnidirectional patternFrequency range: 5Hz - 30 kHz+-1/-3 dBMax. SPL:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 213363
$879
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Earthworks Audio M50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Earthworks Audio M50

by Earthworks Audio
Technical Analysis Sound Engineering Calibration
Key Feature:
• Traceable calibration certificates
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic testing standard
  • • Traceable calibration certificates
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use
  • • Very expensive for precision units

Earthworks Audio M50HDM Measurement MicrophonePolar pattern: OmnidirectionalFrequency response: 3 - 50000 HzMax. SPL:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 552208
$1,638
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Earthworks Audio M23 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Earthworks Audio M23

by Earthworks Audio
Sound Engineering Calibration Acoustic Testing
Key Feature:
• Extremely accurate and linear response
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic testing standard
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
✗ CONS
  • • May need regular recalibration
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use

Earthworks Audio M23Measurement MicrophoneDirectional characteristic: omnidirectionalFrequency range: 3 Hz to 23 kHz +...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 247006
$626
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Earthworks Audio M23R - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Earthworks Audio M23R

by Earthworks Audio
Research Technical Analysis Acoustic Testing
Key Feature:
• Professional acoustic testing standard
✓ PROS
  • • Traceable calibration certificates
  • • Consistent performance over time
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to measurement applications
  • • Not suitable for music recording

Earthworks Audio M23RMeasurement MicrophoneDirectional characteristic: OmnidirectionalFrequency range: 3 Hz - 23 kHz...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 492389
$769
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Audix TM-1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Audix TM-1

by Audix
Calibration Acoustic Testing Technical Analysis
Key Feature:
• Calibrated for precise measurements
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
  • • Consistent performance over time
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use
  • • Limited to measurement applications

Audix TM-1TestMeasurement and Recording MicrophonePre-polarised 6mm condenser capsuleOmnidirectionalTransmission: 20 Hz...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 250166
$274
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NTI Audio Mini SPL with Certificate - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

NTI Audio Mini SPL with Certificate

by NTI Audio
Acoustic Testing Calibration Technical Analysis
Key Feature:
• Traceable calibration certificates
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic testing standard
  • • Consistent performance over time
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use
  • • Limited to measurement applications

NTI Audio Mini SPL with Certificate1/2" Electret Capacitor Measuring MicrophoneWith omnidirectional...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 229425
$802
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Audix TM-1 Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Audix TM-1 Plus

by Audix
Calibration Research Acoustic Testing
Key Feature:
• Extremely accurate and linear response
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent performance over time
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to measurement applications
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use

Audix TM-1 PlusTestMeasurement and Recording MicrophonePre-polarised 6mm condenser capsuleOmnidirectionalTransmission...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278431
$336
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NTI Audio M2211 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

NTI Audio M2211

by NTI Audio
Acoustic Testing Technical Analysis Research
Key Feature:
• Professional acoustic testing standard
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent performance over time
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to measurement applications
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use

NTI Audio M2211Measurement Microphone for XL2 SystemsClass 2Class 1 frequency responseFrequency range: 5 - 20000...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 326515
$1,814
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Mipro MM-100 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Mipro MM-100

by Mipro
Sound Engineering Calibration Acoustic Testing
Key Feature:
• Extremely accurate and linear response
✓ PROS
  • • Traceable calibration certificates
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for music recording
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use

Mipro MM-100Measuring microphoneFor calibrating sound systems and measuring sound levels and frequency curvesPolar...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602816
$325
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NTI Audio M4262 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

NTI Audio M4262

by NTI Audio
Research Calibration Sound Engineering
Key Feature:
• Calibrated for precise measurements
✓ PROS
  • • Traceable calibration certificates
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
✗ CONS
  • • May need regular recalibration
  • • Very expensive for precision units

NTI Audio M4262Measuring microphone for XL2 systemsClass 2Frequency range: 20 - 20000 HzPolar pattern:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613081
$768
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beyerdynamic MM 1 (2023) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

beyerdynamic MM 1 (2023)

by beyerdynamic
Acoustic Testing Calibration Research
Key Feature:
• Calibrated for precise measurements
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent performance over time
  • • Professional acoustic testing standard
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for precision units
  • • May need regular recalibration

beyerdynamic MM 1 (2023)Condenser Vocal MicrophoneFor calibrating sound systems and measuring sound levels and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 573629
$241
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IK Multimedia MEMS Microphone for ARC System - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

IK Multimedia MEMS Microphone for ARC System

by IK Multimedia
Research Sound Engineering Acoustic Testing
Key Feature:
• Calibrated for precise measurements
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic testing standard
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to measurement applications
  • • Requires specialized knowledge to use

IK Multimedia MEMS Microphone for ARC SystemCondenser Measurement MicrophoneOmnidirectionalFree fieldCalibrated...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 418350
$85
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Neumann MA 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Neumann MA 1

by Neumann
Technical Analysis Sound Engineering Research
Key Feature:
• Traceable calibration certificates
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic testing standard
  • • Consistent performance over time
✗ CONS
  • • May need regular recalibration
  • • Not suitable for music recording

Neumann MA 1Automatic Monitor AlignmentCalibration system for stereo setups with Neumann KH 80 DSP and all analog...

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 508756
$296
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Superlux ECM 888 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Superlux ECM 888 B

by Superlux
Sound Engineering Technical Analysis Research
Key Feature:
• Traceable calibration certificates
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely accurate and linear response
  • • Professional acoustic testing standard
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for precision units
  • • May need regular recalibration

Superlux ECM 888 B1/4" Omnidirectional Condenser Measurement MicrophoneFrequency range: 20 - 20000 HzSensitivity...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 291454
$54
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the t.bone MM-1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

the t.bone MM-1

by the t.bone
Technical Analysis Research Calibration
Key Feature:
• Consistent performance over time
✓ PROS
  • • Calibrated for precise measurements
  • • Traceable calibration certificates
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for precision units
  • • May need regular recalibration

the t.bone MM-1Measurement MicrophoneOmnidirectional measuring microphonePolarised 1/4" condenser capsule.Polar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 190404
$39
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How to Choose the Best Measurement 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 measurement 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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