Each of the three microphones below is very well-priced for what it delivers, and also happens to be one of the best mics ...

I've been using the HyperX FlipCast microphone, a dual USB/XLR mic with impressive recording capabilities, but a high price tag and no mount in the box.

August 19, 2025: Updated with confirmed pricing information. A good microphone doesn't need to have a million features to make an impact. Wrap a high-quality capsule in a sturdy frame, convert the ...

Having one of the best microphones can instantly upgrade you from barely audible to professional and pristine-sounding. Sure, your favorite laptop’s built-in mic might be just fine for quick calls, ...

Just ask Metallica’s James Hetfield, who had a rough moment at the 2017 Grammy Awards when his mic failed during a duet with Lady Gaga: Holding a microphone might seem like a simple task, but it’s ...

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A friend of mine is producing a series of HOWTO videos for an open source project, and discovered that he needed a better ...

While every Mac and iPhone comes with a microphone built-in, they’re not ones that deliver high quality audio. So, if you want to sound your best on video calls, are thinking of starting a podcast, ...

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 ...