Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted ...

If you’re a content creator and you have an XLR microphone, you don’t necessarily need to buy a USB microphone to interface with your computer for uses like streaming and podcasting. Shure’s got you ...

If you have a high-quality XLR microphone, how do you use it with your computer? Shure made that easier Monday with its new MXV2U USB digital audio interface that turns XLR mics into USB mics. Using ...

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The dual output snug together on Rode’s updated NT1 microphone is one example of podcasting’s influence on audio engineering. The dual output snug together on Rode’s updated NT1 microphone is one ...

Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...

oundTech Professional Audio has announced the release of the LightSnake, an intelligent XLR-to-USB cable with embedded analog-to-digital converter and signal booster. The cable ends of the LightSnake ...

Studios, podcasters, and streamers aren't short on options for affordable microphones these days, but Rode's latest still manages to stand out with its connectivity, flexibility, and some extra ...

A podcast and streaming ready microphone for all skill levels, and yes, it has RGB.