Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted ...

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 ...

The MVX2U interface delivers the customization and simplicity of the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop app to all condenser and dynamic XLR microphones, regardless of the manufacturer. With the MVX2U, users can ...

The Lightsnake XLR Intelligent Microphone Cable can take any XLR device, from mics to keyboards, and connect them to your PC or Mac through USB. It requires no drivers, and is Garageband compatible ...

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, ...

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 dual output snug together on Rode’s updated NT1 microphone is one example of podcasting’s influence on audio engineering. The dual output snug together on Rode’s updated NT1 microphone is one ...

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 ...

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 ...

Studios, podcasters, and streamers aren't short on options for affordable microphones these days, but Rode's latest still manages to stand out with its connectivity, flexibility, and some extra ...