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Editorial Policy

Our promise is simple: recommendations you can reproduce at home, grounded in transparent methods and zero‑post audio.

Independence and Integrity

  • We do not sell placements or accept payment to alter rankings.
  • Affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you; commissions never influence our picks.
  • Loaner units are disclosed and do not guarantee coverage or positive outcomes.

How Products Are Chosen

  • We select microphones and accessories based on audience needs, market relevance, availability, and claims worth testing (e.g., plosive control, off‑axis rejection).
  • We prioritize widely available models and budget tiers our readers actually buy.
  • When a product is discontinued, we mark it clearly and suggest replacements.

Testing Standards

  • All mics are measured and recorded using the methodology described on our How We Test page.
  • Audio samples are published as 24‑bit/48 kHz WAV files with no processing.
  • Gain targets, distances, scripts, and room conditions are standardized for comparability.

Scoring and Recommendations

  • We combine measurements, blind listening panels, and hands‑on usability to create rankings.
  • Our Voice + Room Match score clarifies who will benefit and what trade‑offs exist.
  • Picks always include setup notes, required accessories, and upgrade paths.

Reviews, Updates, and Corrections

  • We revisit guides as firmware, pricing, and availability change.
  • If we make an error, we correct it promptly and note the revision date.
  • We invite manufacturer feedback limited to factual corrections; editorial conclusions remain ours.

Conflicts of Interest

  • Authors do not own stock in the brands they cover and avoid outside work that could bias recommendations.
  • If a potential conflict exists, we disclose it on the page and reassign where appropriate.

Samples and Returns

  • We buy many products at retail to avoid early-batch bias.
  • Loaners are returned after testing unless otherwise agreed.
  • We do not accept gifts of value that could influence coverage.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some outbound links are affiliate links, which may earn Podcast Mics a commission if you purchase—at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not affect our testing, scoring, or picks. See our Privacy Policy for how affiliate tracking and cookies work.

Community Standards

  • We moderate comments and emails for respectful, constructive dialogue.
  • We welcome readers sharing their raw samples; by submitting, you permit us to host anonymized clips to help others decide.
  • Harassment, spam, or undisclosed promotion will be removed.

AI and Automation

We may use automation for tasks like file naming, transcription, or organization, but all evaluations, summaries, and recommendations are written and approved by human editors.

For questions about this policy, email [email protected].