That being said, USB mics are generally considered excellent entry-level microphones and tend to cost much less than XLR microphones, which require an additional peripheral in the form of an audio ...

Deciding to go for a full digital design for the circuitry, the peripheral is based off of a MEMS microphone and an STM32 microcontroller doing the heavy lifting between it and a USB connection.

Sennheiser has been producing headphones, microphones and assorted professional media gear for at least 70 years, but the company has only made a few USB microphones in the past. Until now ...

The AVerMedia VERSATI go cardioid microphone was very easy to use right after I assembled it with its sturdy metal tripod.

Audio enthusiasts and anyone who has ever spent time on a stage will instantly know Shure. The brand has spent decades ...

When [Mahesh Venkitachalam] was experimenting with machine learning for audio applications on a Raspberry Pi, he found himself looking for a simple USB microphone. A cheap one was easy to find ...

If you want to begin their journey of creating content for YouTube or streaming games on Twitch, one of most essential bits of kit to pick up is a solid USB or XLR microphone. A dedicated ...

The Shure SM4 microphone, released in 2024, is one of the best microphones for beginner home musicians who don’t want to ...

XLR microphones connected to your PC via an XLR cable are still the best choice if sound quality is your main concern. But USB microphones are ideal if you want plug-and-play simplicity without ...

Looking for the best microphone for your Zoom meetings? We've got you covered with the top recommendations from our CNET staff. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it ...

Shure has had a busy year with lots of new product launches. The latest to be unveiled is the new dynamic MV6 USB Gaming Microphone. Designed for PC gamers and streamers, the MV6 provides high ...

One of the best microphones for streaming and gaming is the first thing you should invest in if you're thinking about creating any type of gaming content. Even if you're only wanting to hang out ...