Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Sennheiser has been producing headphones, microphones and ...

Can you use a USB mic with Android? Using an external microphone with your Android smartphone used to be pretty straightforward. All you had to do was plug one into the headphone jack. Now, however, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Podcasting and otherwise recording audio is now easier than ever — meaning that you can start a podcast, a YouTube streaming channel, or any ...

The EarthWorks Audio Icon is a sturdy, elegant microphone made of high-quality materials. It’s great for recording talk, music, or even ambient sound. It’s a perfect plug-and-play mic that doesn’t ...

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 ...

The Bietrun UMKF01 is a plug-and-play USB microphone and it doesn’t need any special drivers when used with devices running Windows 7/8/10 or macOS. If you make a lot of video calls or use your ...

The AKG Ara Dual-Mode USB Condenser Microphone by Harman (model C22) is the latest addition to the renowned AKG brand’s lineup of microphones, and it’s a standout choice for content creators and music ...

USB microphones are one of the most commonly used ways to record audio for various purposes, but might it be worth upgrading to the more specialized XLR kind?

The JBL Quantum Stream Studio is a USB microphone that sounds great right out of the box. If you want to change the color of the RGB lighting, you’ll need a PC, but otherwise you can do most things ...