Recording vocals in spaces that aren't ideal environments can be a challenge. Let's check out some of the best value microphones for vocals!
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With so much gear available, building your own budget home recording setup can be tricky for beginners. We discuss the essentials!
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Looking to get into podcasting or improve the quality of your podcasts? Here's our pick of 6 XLR and USB podcast mics to suit all budgets!
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The Cloudlifter X adds a Cinemag transformer to the popular in-line mic preamp design, giving you up to 36 dB of additional gain.
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Introducing the Universal Audio Sphere! These two modeling microphones offer up to 38 different virtual mic models with stereo recording.
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We take a look at the microphones released this year, and decide which are the best microphones of 2022 for your home recording setup.
We check out the Critter and Guitari Microphone, an innovative new compact battery-powered condenser mic with an integrated preamp.
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We take a look at the SSL Connex: A new compact USB microphone with four capsules and intelligent DSP integration aimed at content creators.
The M-GAME RGB Dual and Solo offer unapologetically 'gamer' aesthetics and functionality alongside quite attractive prices and features.
AT2020USB-X gets modern USB-C connectivity, a robust desk stand, and better conversion (up to 96kHz) out of the box.
Swedish manufacturer Golden Age Project announced the Pre-73 Jr Premier, an affordable boutique version of the compact Pre-73 Jr.
Edge Note is an impressive achievement in the small diaphragm category with a super-high SPL of 146dB, an attenuation pad, and a HP filter.
Universal Audio started shipping the SP-1 Condenser Microphone matched pair of pencil microphones which it announced in February
OC16 is a brand-new condenser microphone by manufacturer Austrian Audio. At €349, it is surprisingly affordable given its qualities.
Mäag's newest creation is the PREQ2 dual mic preamp and EQ - the latter inclusive of the famous AIR Band circuit that gave 90's pop gloss.
The Universal Audio SD-1 is UA's version of an SM7B-style dynamic microphone for podcasting, broadcasting and recording. Here's our first look review!
The successor to the 286A, 86B-2, brings a new front panel, new circuit layout, separate mic and line XLR inputs, and higher DI impedance.
The Royer Labs dBooster2 is a 2-channel signal booster, DI box, and impedance buffer for ribbon and dynamic microphones.
The GC Audio Inherit system is a 2U chassis with power, metering, and controls that lets you insert preamp 'cartridges' for different tones.
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The Boss Cube Street II has all the features you need to play on the move - but there's one annoying drawback to what looks like a capable amp.
It's Week 3 of the Gearnews Holiday Raffle: Win a super-premium Sennheiser vocal mic, the MD-435, worth €499! Perfect for your first post-Covid gig!
A genuine Telefunken mic priced just below USD 900? Yes, the TF11 FET makes that perfectly possible! And it's voiced after the well-regarded AKG C12 tube multi-pattern mic.
Marantz is phasing out its MPM-2000 condenser mic - great news for all you bargain hunters! Pick one of these up along with a shockmount and case for only €99, while stocks last.
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The Ensemble Oscillator we saw at NAMM is now ready to go but they have an intriguing Percussion interface that works with external sound through a contact mic to generate CV.