One of the most popular podcast microphones has just received a significant upgrade. I’ve managed to get my hands on a review sample of the new PodMic USB to see if it is a genuine improvement over ...

The original RODE NT1 is a classic. It’s a workhorse of high-quality audio, and you’ll find it in every setting from professional studios to home live-streaming setups. This week, RODE unveiled its ...

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 ...

I'm a sucker for a cleverly-designed object. I'm also a sucker for a good budget gaming microphone, and the HyperX SoloCast 2 manages to be both of those things at once. At $60/£50, it's priced in the ...

USB microphones are possibly the most straightforward option for high-quality audio during live streams or narration for pre-recorded content creation. Some premium headsets offer great boom mics, but ...

The SSL Connex can capture sound through 360˚ as well as from front or sides. It has four recording modes plus a special immersive mode for creating spatial recordings. Solid State Logic (SSL) has ...

Q: I’m planning a road trip in an older vehicle with a CD and cassette player, but no AUX jack. I have a cassette adapter with a mini-plug, but I’ve become accustomed to playing my music from a USB ...