Back in 2014, audio brand Røde released an all-in-one USB condenser microphone that's still a popular choice for podcasters and streaming content creators today. Now the company has announced an ...

With the rise of streaming, the market of USB microphones has absolutely exploded. It’s been exciting to watch as both quality and variety have skyrocketed. Today, we’re looking at the AKG Lyra USB ...

Whether you're gaming, podcasting, streaming or making music, the new RØDE NT-USB+ is a state-of-the-art USB microphone with superb sound and built-in effects. Australian audio company RØDE has ...

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 ...

I love microphones, and so when the opportunity to review Audio-Technica's AT2020USB-X Condenser Microphone came up, I couldn't pass it up. A company known for its audio prowess has brought an ...

Just how important is a video or stream's audio quality? We think it is arguably more important than the video quality, so ...

The new Live Streamer MIC 350 features DIRAC Audio Tuning Technology for quick access to various templates and audio setups, which is matched with inbuilt noise reduction and pop filter and dual ...

I’m back home from CES 2026, and there’s a lot of news still to come. Shure launched its new MV88 USB-C stereo microphone ...

Blue Microphones, the same company responsible for the heralded Snowball, is today introducing the planet's first THX certified microphone... or so it says. The hilariously named Yeti USB Condenser ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. It’s been almost 20 years since Audio-Technica launched its ...

When it comes to streaming and YouTube, there may be no better-known microphone than the Blue Yeti. Its affordable price, versatility, and dramatic quality improvement over gaming headsets have made ...