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 ...

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 NT-USB+ is a grown-up USB mic that rewards proper placement with a clean, present vocal and genuinely useful monitoring. If you want an easy desk setup that still behaves like studio gear, it’s a ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

USB mics were popular before the pandemic, especially among streamers and anyone who needed a high-quality microphone that was also easy to set up with their computer. But if you didn’t invest in a ...

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 ...

Sennheiser has long been a brand synonymous with audio quality. They have been a staple in the audio industry for years. Having used both the HD 280 Pro and PXC 550 headphones for the past few years, ...