Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Podcasting has blossomed during the pandemic, proving to be ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is an audio and video creator at The Verge since 2015. USB microphones are great for creators starting out in ...

The Shure MVX2U is a compact device that plugs into any XLR micrphone and turns It into a USB version with live and zero-latency monitoring. Recently I was thinking about using one of my favorite XLR ...

The clever addition of a USB-C port broadens the appeal of the fifth-generation Rode NT1, but it is still pro-level — and requires tweaks or additional hardware for the best results. The latest ...

The newly released Shure MV88 USB-C microphone delivers pro audio without the bulk ...

It seems that a lot of people who suddenly found themselves working from home have discovered something rather annoying -- while they can plug a microphone into the 3.5mm headphone jack on a MacBook, ...

If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use. The QuadCast is an eye-catching microphone. It features the ...

Can you use a USB mic with Android? Using an external microphone with your Android smartphone used to be pretty straightforward. All you had to do was plug one into the headphone jack. Now, however, ...

2020’s emphasis on working and playing from home put an emphasis on how good we look and sound when meeting online. The pandemic year saw shortages of high-resolution webcams and good microphones that ...

In addition to upgrading the sound of your video chats, a USB microphone is essential for those who want to live stream, do voice-overs, or start a podcast. Hey, everyone has a podcast, so you may as ...