
Choosing & Using A USB Microphone
USB mics provide a convenient one-stop shop for podcast recording — but there are a few things to look out for when deciding which one to buy.
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USB mics provide a convenient one-stop shop for podcast recording — but there are a few things to look out for when deciding which one to buy.

Immersive audio is increasingly important, and requires large multi-channel monitoring systems. Grace Design's m908 is intended to provide complete control over such a system.

Rode's one-stop podcasting shop continues to evolve.

Plug-in makers iZotope have announced their first foray into the world of hardware with Spire Studio — an easy-to-use, portable wireless audio recorder...

Stereo ribbon mics can be enormously useful in the studio, and Golden Age’s new R1ST is a fine example at an accessible price.

We put the flagship of LD’s successful Maui mini line-array range to the test.

Focal's new flagship monitor combines pioneering technology from their previous models with newly designed drivers. The result? A classy, powerful and revealing monitor worthy of any studio control room.

Korg's painstaking recreation of the legendary ARP 2600 may be even better than the original...

The 306P MkII is an affordable two-way active design that aims to combine accuracy, low-frequency extension, and reasonably high SPL capability.

Whether you’re recording music, speech or wildlife — indoors or out — DPA’s newly enhanced stereo mic set will ace the job!


I purchased two Grace Design m201 mic preamps but I’m having trouble understanding how the m201 A‑D converter works...

SE Electronics have today unveiled a brand new small-diaphragm condenser mic in the sE8. The latest evolution...

Line 6 have announced at Musikmesse the Powercab 112 and Powercab 112 Plus active guitar speaker systems....

This clever design rethinks many aspects of compressors that we've long taken for granted.

Cloud Microphones bring their popular Cloudlifter Mic Activator technology to guitar players, bass...

With its built-in analogue compressor, Apogee's latest USB mic aims to give you radio-ready recordings straight out of the box.

Combining high output, extended low end and remarkable affordability, Fluid's newest point–source speakers offer a compelling option for engineers who need a bit of 'oomph'.

Rycote's innovative Cyclone wind shielding device has been joined by a range of Stereo Cyclones. We test the MS4 kit with a Mid‑Sides stereo array of Sennheiser MKH30/40 microphones.

Tascam have announced the release of the VL-S5 active studio monitor speaker. Featuring a high-strength Kevlar...