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.

If you want to sound good on video calls or podcasts, you need a good mic like the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Microphone with shock mount in today’s MacBook Pro setup. And the user can move it around ...

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So, you’re an aspiring voice actor with dreams of being the next Mel Blanc. Before you can emulate the “man of 1,000 voices,” you have to understand one thing: how to use your microphone. The ...

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 ...

In white or black, Maono's new USB/Wireless microphone offers AI-powered voice effects and more. The new Maono DM40 Pro Wireless Gaming Microphone brings professional-grade audio quality and cool ...

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