From budget basics to iconic studio staples, this ranked guide breaks down every major microphone brand and why the right fit ...

For podcasters and live musicians who want to travel light, Shure has a microphone and interface for Mac, iPad and iPhone.

It’s very rare I see a gaming microphone as adept as the NZXT Capsule Elite with a price as affordable. At just $89, this is ...

A dynamic mic uses electromagnetic induction and a condenser mic uses variable capacitance. Dynamic mics are less sensitive, while condensers capture more detail but also pick up more noise.

Trying to narrow down the best microphones for recording is a huge task. There are so many great microphones out there that I honestly struggled to single out a reasonable number of good microphones ...

Also called a "unidirectional" mic, the term cardioid comes from "kardia," which means heart in Greek. The cardioid mic pattern loosely resembles the shape of a heart. "Bidirectional" mics pick up ...

Podcasting has been on a rise over the last few years. It saw immense growth during the past few years because of the ease of creating podcasts. Becoming a podcaster requires minimal investment ...

Samson Q2U is a dynamic microphone that is considered one of the best mics for podcasters. It claims to deliver high-quality sound in most conditions. With the cardioid polar pickup pattern ...