Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Sennheiser has been producing headphones, microphones and ...

The Bietrun UMKF01 is a plug-and-play USB microphone and it doesn’t need any special drivers when used with devices running Windows 7/8/10 or macOS. If you make a lot of video calls or use your ...

If you’re a content creator and you have an XLR microphone, you don’t necessarily need to buy a USB microphone to interface with your computer for uses like streaming and podcasting. Shure’s got you ...

I stopped relying on budget mics after realizing the device I carry daily sounds far better than cheap alternatives.

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 ...

Blue Microphones' Blue Yeti and Snowball mics were hits before Logitech bought the company. In this photo, a Blue Yeti peeks out from under the left end of the central monitor. Not many USB ...

We recently got a pretty good microphone. It is suitable for both the more professional and the average person who knows nothing about recording. And if you want to improve the quality of your ...

The NZXT Capsule is a great USB mic for beginners and veterans, and it's audio quality brings out the fullness of your voice. It may lack software, but that can also be a bonus, given how easy it is ...

Around late-September/early-October each year, I get a Slack message from Greg asking whether I’m interested in writing a gift guide (or two). “Sure,” I say ...

Phantom power Preamp ADC etc. would end up wrapped up in a single chip. I found my victim in the form of JLab’s Talk GO, which earlier this summer set me back only $15.29 plus tax (and with free ...