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 for gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

The snail-like Tiki USB microphone from Blue that caught our attention at CES 2012 has now been released. The PC/Mac-friendly, plug-and-play microphone features background noise-cancellation and ...

Most laptop computers integrate a microphone into the bezel that surrounds the screen, so you can record your voice or use it alongside your webcam. If you're having problems using it with a certain ...

Sennheiser has long been a brand synonymous with audio quality. They have been a staple in the audio industry for years. Having used both the HD 280 Pro and PXC 550 headphones for the past few years, ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Recording applications like Apple's GarageBand and ...

A few months back, Blue Microphones unveiled the Yeti, a USB-connected microphone intended for professional recording. I've managed to get my hands on a copy, and here's the review. The Yeti is a ...

Grateful as some are that Apple builds microphones into the iMac and its laptops, no one with a fully-functioning set of ears would claim that the results of recordings undertaken with these built-in ...

Shure’s original MV88 microphone (no, not the + version) was a convenient snap-on option for iPhone users. Since Apple ditched the port for USB-C, the audio accessory became obsolete for newer ...

Blue's latest microphone — the Yeti Nano — is a miniaturized version of the company's popular Yeti USB mic. AppleInsider has spent the last couple weeks testing it out ahead of the launch and we are ...

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 ...