512 Audio

512 Audio Limelight

Ranked #8 in XLR Microphones

525 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Ranked third as the best budget XLR mic for the US market, delivering near-broadcast performance without flagship spend.

Consolidated from 2 independent outlets

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Pros & cons

✓ Near-broadcast performance at budget price
✓ Highly regarded by Digital Foundry
✓ best budget XLR mic for US market per Digital Foundry
✓ broadcast-style dynamic sound
✓ offers SM7B-type performance for a fraction of the cost

✗ Slightly higher price than the cheapest dynamics
✗ Young brand with no long-term reliability or support record
✗ Thinner independent coverage compared to rivals

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.

2 stance not read sources

Podcastage Article Read E

Eurogamer / Digital Foundry Article Read

Frequently asked questions

It ranks #8 of 18 on our XLR microphones tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.

Slightly higher price than the cheapest dynamics. Young brand with no long-term reliability or support record. Thinner independent coverage compared to rivals.