Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics ...

The new Shure MV7i has a combo XLR/TRS input for a second mic or instrument. There's no need for a separate audio interface to combine the two signals. Is Shure’s MV7i the world’s first microphone ...

The MV7i looks virtually identical to the company’s other MV7 microphones. It has a sleek black cylindrical body that's half metal and half foam pop filter. There is a bright RGB strip along the ...

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If you've watched a stream in the past decade, you've seen a Shure microphone. The company's logo alone has become a visual shorthand for "professional content creator." Shure has earned its ...

IK Multimedia's iRig range has included microphones and audio interfaces in the past, but now the company has launched one device that combines the two, claiming that the iRig Stream Mic Pro is ...

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 ...

A prolific YouTuber runs today’s featured MacBook Pro setup. And you can tell it’s the pride and joy of a streamer or podcaster just by some of the crucial equipment. Namely, an excellent Shure SM7DB ...

Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad. Photo: Universal Audio An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like ...

Which USB audio interfaces are best? With the advent of the USB audio interface, a professional-sounding home studio is more accessible than ever before. These devices can be plugged directly into ...

Whether you’re shooting a makeup tutorial or an outdoor interview, capturing high-quality audio will make a big difference to the production value of your YouTube videos. In order to get the best ...

Whether you're investing in a massive upgrade to your equipment or just getting started, there's a podcasting microphone for ...