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.

Find the the best USB microphones to record podcasts, voiceovers, or music that elevate your audio quality. For those looking for a microphone that can deliver fantastic sound quality without breaking ...

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 ...

HyperX makes good microphones, full stop. My favorite USB microphone wasn't the Blue Yeti X or the Razer Siren series of mic, but for the longest time I've been a fan of HyperX's QuadCast S condensor ...

The Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone is the brand’s latest offering by the legendary audio brand, Sennheiser. Aimed at podcasters, streamers, and gamers, the microphone offers a variety of features ...

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The world of microphones is ever-expanding, and it can be hard to figure out exactly which is the best choice for you. Today, we’re looking at a microphone that combines a small size with high-end ...

Recently we got sent a cool little item to review from the folks at Antlion Audio in the form of the ModMic USB Microphone. There are a lot of gamers out there that can't afford to buy one of the ...

Shure may have been innovating audio for 100 years, but the blue-chip brand shows few signs of slowing up. The company will be exhibiting at CES Unveiled 2026, where it will unveil it’s latest product ...