Audio-Technica vs RODE:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, RODE had more branded searches than Audio-Technica among microphone brands in New Zealand. RODE had about 2,840 branded searches, while Audio-Technica had 1,070. RODE made up 22.7% of all microphone brand searches we track, and Audio-Technica accounted for 8.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about microphone brands, both Audio-Technica and RODE appeared in all four answers. RODE was mentioned before Audio-Technica in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
RODE, about 3 searches for every 1 for Audio-Technica
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
RODE, named ahead of Audio-Technica in every answer
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Top microphone brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, both Audio-Technica and RODE showed up in all four answers. RODE was listed before Audio-Technica in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Shure1st- RODE2nd
Audio-Technica3rd
Sennheiser4th
Elgato5th
Blue Yeti–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- RODE4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Audio-Technica4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Shure4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Sennheiser3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Elgato3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Blue Yeti0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about microphone brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which microphone brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best microphone brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best microphone brand in New Zealand for podcasting and recording?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best microphone”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“podcast microphone nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Audio-Technica or RODE more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Audio-Technica and RODE by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six microphone brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for RODE, Audio-Technica. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sennheiser | RODE | Blue Yeti | Audio-Technica | Elgato | Shure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.6% | 25.8% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.6% | 20.9% | 11% | 8.6% | 7% | 5.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.2% | 20.2% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.8% | 23.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.2% | 26.9% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.8% | 25.9% | 9.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.5% | 24.2% | 10.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| May 2026 | 42.7% | 30.9% | 8% | 7% | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.7% | 21.1% | 8.7% | 8% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 22% | 7.4% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 21.3% | 9.2% | 8% | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.8% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
How has the Audio-Technica and RODE comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RODE was ahead of Audio-Technica in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Audio-Technica’s share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand moved from 8.3% to 8.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 950 to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RODE’s share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand moved from 25.8% to 22.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3K to 2.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand microphone brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, RODE gained share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand, from 21.3% to 22.7%.
In September 2026, Audio-Technica gained share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand, from 8% to 8.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Audio-Technica’s and RODE’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Audio-Technica
4 branded search terms
- audio technica
- audio technica mic
- audiotechnica
- audiotechnica mic
RODE
8 branded search terms
- rode microfon
- rode nt
- rode nt usb
- rode podcast mic
- rode podmic
- rode radio mic
- rode wireless go
- rode wireless pro
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