"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In addition to upgrading the sound of your video chats, a USB microphone is essential for those who want ...

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.

Our friends over at FIFINE have sent us another microphone to review: their AM6T Condenser Microphone Kit. Today, we are going to see what the mic has to offer for gamers, streamers, and podcasters.

A USB microphone is the heart of any worthwhile streaming or podcasting operation. Without a decent USB microphone, all of your favorite podcasts would be ridden with echoes and unwanted background ...

Shure is one of the more iconic brands in the world of microphones with its gear being used in recording studios, radio stations, podcasts, and other professional settings. Its SM7B is one of the most ...

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 ...

USB mics are just as good as XLR mics, minus the additional gear that you need to invest in. However, if all you need is a mic for meetings, you can save on a USB mic by turning your Android phone ...

There are two things that the vast majority of the tech world can agree on. One, we all love simplicity. Two, nobody wants bad audio. The latter applies to the sending and receiving sides of any ...

The JBL Quantum Stream Studio is a USB microphone that sounds great right out of the box. If you want to change the color of the RGB lighting, you’ll need a PC, but otherwise you can do most things ...