In recent years, mobile and compact recording gear has, like so many other gadget types, become smaller and smaller in stature. We've seen add-ons for smartphones and tablets that aren't much larger ...

Turn your smartphone into a more professional interview and vlogging tool with this versatile USB-C connected mic ...

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If you've thought about upgrading your audio hardware beyond your phone, the Maono PD200W mic makes a strong case for it. It ...

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 ...

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 ...

The clever addition of a USB-C port broadens the appeal of the fifth-generation Rode NT1, but it is still pro-level — and requires tweaks or additional hardware for the best results. The latest ...

Whether you're gaming, podcasting, streaming or making music, the new RØDE NT-USB+ is a state-of-the-art USB microphone with superb sound and built-in effects. Australian audio company RØDE has ...

The new Yeti X USB microphone is superb and offers complete customization. It's ideal for podcasters, voiceover artists and musicians. The difference between a good podcast and a great podcast comes ...

Back in Vegas when we grabbed a quick hands-on with the Spark Digital, we noted the solid build quality, which has been a mainstay across Blue's microphone lineup. This unit is another metal-clad ...

Audio purists like to give USB mics a bad rap. The all-in-one design that connects directly to your computer is often seen as inferior to an XLR mic connected through a dedicated audio interface. But ...