Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...

If you’re a streamer, you’ve probably spent some time investigating microphones and, if you have, you’ve encountered the great debate around XLR and USB microphones. If you make the jump to XLR, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new MV7+ is a significant update of the MV7 USB/XLR ...

The new mic makes two-channel recording so easy you don't even need a separate audio interface. A potentially big development for Apple-focused content creators is on display at 2025 NAMM Show, as ...

Whatever your reason for wanting one — to become a content creator, because you're always in voice calls, or even because you want to dabble in music — choosing the best microphone for you can feel ...

So you’ve decided you want to up the stakes of your home studio and jump into the wide world of mic preamps? Perhaps you’ve outgrown those built into your audio interface and need more inputs, or ...

All camcorders include an internal microphone, but you should never use it to capture audio for actual production. If you’re shooting a meeting or webinar, lavalier microphones will deliver better ...