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The Shure SM4 makes for a brilliant all-round content creation mic, but being an XLR-only unit you'll need a fair bit of extra gear to get it up and running. For home recordists it's a boon, but ...

If you have a high-quality XLR microphone, how do you use it with your computer? Shure made that easier Monday with its new MXV2U USB digital audio interface that turns XLR mics into USB mics. Using ...

The latest podcasting mic from Shure is an all-around winner — especially for those recording in less-than-ideal locations. The Shure MV7+, an improved version of previous excellent Shure vocal mics, ...

Whether it's streaming, podcasting or just sounding really good in your next meeting, these three candidates are our top contenders for audio capture greatness. When you purchase through links on our ...