Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics for content creation, gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our ...

Grateful as some are that Apple builds microphones into the iMac and its laptops, no one with a fully-functioning set of ears would claim that the results of recordings undertaken with these built-in ...

I was happy-- excited, even -- to check out Shure’s latest USB microphone. Its predecessor, the MV7, has been my default podcasting mic since it was launched toward to end of 2020. I’ve recorded more ...

The Sennheiser Profile USB microphone is an accessible and affordable option for users who want to plug straight into a PC and go. I'll cover the ins and outs of this gaming microphone after almost a ...

HyperX makes good microphones, full stop. My favorite USB microphone wasn't the Blue Yeti X or the Razer Siren series of mic, but for the longest time I've been a fan of HyperX's QuadCast S condensor ...

The prospect of “getting into audio” is a daunting one. After sifting through loads of conflicting information on gear and best practices, even the most basic setups for podcasters and musicians ...

Shure is one of the more iconic brands in the world of microphones with its gear being used in recording studios, radio stations, podcasts, and other professional settings. Its SM7B is one of the most ...

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The snail-like Tiki USB microphone from Blue that caught our attention at CES 2012 has now been released. The PC/Mac-friendly, plug-and-play microphone features background noise-cancellation and ...

The Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone is the brand’s latest offering by the legendary audio brand, Sennheiser. Aimed at podcasters, streamers, and gamers, the microphone offers a variety of features ...