Most-used pro microphones
Comms gear matters for teamplay, not for aim. These are the standalone microphones our tracked pros use — headset built-in mics aren't counted.
Ranked by how many pros run each
| # | Microphones | Used by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shure SM7B | 22 players |
| 2 | Audio-Technica AT2020 | 4 players |
| 3 | HyperX QuadCast S | 3 players |
| 4 | Electro-Voice RE20 | 2 players |
| 5 | HyperX QuadCast | 2 players |
| 6 | Audio-Technica AT2035 | 1 player |
| 7 | Audio-Technica BP40 | 1 player |
| 8 | Cherry Xtrfy Ngale X | 1 player |
| 9 | Elgato Wave 3 | 1 player |
| 10 | Rode NT1-A | 1 player |
| 11 | Rode Procaster | 1 player |
| 12 | Shure MV7X | 1 player |
| 13 | Yeti | 1 player |
Counts are over the 175 players AimBench tracks (sourced on each player's profile), not a global survey — a small, honest sample. Gear links are affiliate links to your regional store; the live price shows on the retailer page.
Other categories
Most-used mice →The mouse is the only peripheral involved in every single shot, so it's the most-scrutinised piece of a pro's kit.Most-used mousepads →Glide and stopping power come from the pad as much as the mouse feet.Most-used keyboards →Movement, counter-strafing and ability keys all run through the board.Most-used monitors →Refresh rate and panel response decide how soon you see a peek and how clean it looks in motion.Most-used headsets & headphones →Hearing a footstep before you see the player is a real (if quickly-saturating) edge.Most-used chairs →A chair is comfort and posture over a long session, not an aim edge — but it's the seat the pros sit in for thousands of hours.Most-used desks →Desk height and stability set your arm posture, which is comfort and consistency rather than a competitive edge.Head-to-head comparisons →Two specific products, side by side, with a verdict
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