Find the the best USB microphones to record podcasts, voiceovers, or music that elevate your audio quality. For those looking for a microphone that can deliver fantastic sound quality without breaking ...

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 gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

You really don't need to spend any more money on additional gear, including physical audio filters, except for a dedicated microphone boom arm. While you can put the SoloCast 2 flat on your desk, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The NT-USB+ will look extremely familiar to users of the original USB condenser microphone since Rode hasn't changed the aesthetics, but the internal components are the real shining stars. Boosting ...

Shure may have been innovating audio for 100 years, but the blue-chip brand shows few signs of slowing up. The company will be exhibiting at CES Unveiled 2026, where it will unveil it’s latest product ...

If you ever saw Rode's NT-USB Mini microphone, the new XCM-50 will look very familiar, and for a good reason. Outside a lick of raid paint and a new tripod mount, the Rode X branded variant features a ...

Whether you’re streaming games to Twitch, doing voiceovers for your YouTube videos, or just video chatting, your audience needs to be able to hear you clearly. If you’re still using microphones built ...

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