Sound quality is an essential ingredient in the mix for anyone who wants to produce a compelling podcast. Poor sound is one of the biggest turn-offs for listeners and a guaranteed way of ensuring your ...

When you're setting up for a recording session, a podcast, or a live performance, one of the most important choices you'll make is your microphone. But with so many types out there, it’s easy to feel ...

I love microphones, and so when the opportunity to review Audio-Technica's AT2020USB-X Condenser Microphone came up, I couldn't pass it up. A company known for its audio prowess has brought an ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Last year it was wireless earphones that were the hot new ...

Creators in the market for a professional USB condenser microphone and headphones might be interested in new products announced by beyerdynamic this week in the form of the DT 700 PRO X and DT 900 PRO ...

The Skylight is the Yin to the Limelight’s Yang. It’s a condenser microphone that uses a large-diaphragm capsule to deliver a rich, warm, and detailed sound signature. It’s a better fit for wider ...

RECORDING WEEK 2025: While many DAW-based musicians in 2025 tend to deal with electronic sounds and loops, there is nothing like the addition of a real life human element to really bring a project to ...

Mic modeling has come a long way in just a few years, and modern software plugins, to these ears, get quite close to the real deal. Universal Audio has been at the forefront of this technology for a ...