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	39 players
2	Audio-Technica AT2020	6 players
3	Electro-Voice RE20	3 players
4	HyperX QuadCast S	3 players
5	HyperX QuadCast	2 players
6	Yeti	2 players
7	AKG P120	1 player
8	Audio-Technica AT2035	1 player
9	Audio-Technica BP40	1 player
10	Cherry Xtrfy Ngale X	1 player
11	Earthworks Icon Pro	1 player
12	Elgato Wave 3	1 player
13	FIFINE K690	1 player
14	Logitech Yeti Nano	1 player
15	Rode NT1-A	1 player
16	Rode Procaster	1 player
17	Shure MV7	1 player
18	Shure MV7X	1 player

Counts are over the 215 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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