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.

Which microphone stand is best? Microphone stands are necessary pieces of equipment for public speakers, singers and musicians. Anyone who has spent any time on a stage knows that a flimsy microphone ...

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I was happy-- excited, even -- to check out Shure’s latest USB microphone. Its predecessor, the MV7, has been my default podcasting mic since it was launched toward to end of 2020. I’ve recorded more ...

Its best models, especially the cheaper options, tend to be very good for the price. That's the case with the Behringer C3, a decent but extremely cheap $44 large-diaphragm condenser mic that isn't ...