Microphones

On-Camera

• under $100: Sennheiser MKE 200 ($66)

The Rode VideoMic Go II ($99) is also okay, but the shock mount is quite annoying

• under $200: Sennheiser MKE 400 ($177)

Shotgun

• standard: Audio-Technica AT875R ($169)
• longer distance: Sennheiser MKE 600 ($295) more to be added soon?

Lavalier

• wired
  • budget: cheapest one available
  • under $50: DJI Lavalier ($37)
  • under $100: Rode Lavalier II ($81)
• wireless: Hollyland Lark M2 ($119 for full set, $106 for on-camera only, $92 for USB-C only, $99 for Lightning only, $36 for single transmitter)

The DJI Mic 2 and Rode Wireless Pro are both good options and have many QoL features such as 32-bit float and, for the Rode, timecode support and a locking audio jack. However, they are larger and more expensive than the Lark M2.

Audio Recorders

• voice recorder: Tentacle Track E ($249, $349 with lavalier)
• field recorders
  • under $100: Zoom H1n ($89)
  • under $250: Sony A10 ($229)
    • very pocketable, great w/ lavalier mic for everyday voice memos
  • under $300: Zoom F3 ($299)

Timecode

• timecode: Tentacle Sync E ($229 for one, $399 for two)