The Shure MV7 microphone has long reigned as PC Gamer's choice for gaming, streaming, and podcasting. (Opens in new tab) This USB/XLR hybrid mic scored 92% in Jorge's MV7 review (opens in new tab) and boasts excellent vocal clarity and versatility, coupled with easy-to-use software. The biggest drawback is its price. But thanks to Black Friday, there are plenty of great deals on mics right now. Among them are the Shure MV7 microphones.

They may not be as heavily discounted as other mics, but if you've been using a microphone for two years or more, we think it's well worth any discount.

Right now, the cheapest place to grab the Shure MV7 microphone is over at Walmart, where it is going for $199.99 at the moment (open in new tab), which is a $50 discount from Shure's retail price of $249. That's a great deal for such a good microphone, and at retailers like Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy, it's only $20 off at $224, a price you won't find anywhere else in the U.S. The MV7 is a great way for Shure to make its excellent equipment It's an attempt to provide content creators with a hybrid USB and XLR microphone that allows them to record on the go with laptops and mobile devices, taking advantage of both the adaptability of XLR and the flexibility of the Type-B Micro input.

If you want to make your stream or podcast sound more professional, it's well worth the investment; if you missed Walmart's promotion, even the $20 discount at other retailers is worth considering; without the $1,000 price tag, the minimal It's a mic that's worth every penny, offering professional-grade sound with minimal setup.