Your computer probably has a microphone in and, while they’re ok and are getting better, their small size often means that the sound isn’t especially good. It's probably enough for video chats ...

If your computer registers an external Microphone as an Earphone, try checking Sound Properties from the Control Panel. If you have plugged the microphone into your computer’s jack, the issue ...

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Many newbies start recording audio mostly with headphones that come with a microphone. While it is advised to have a dedicated microphone, a few tweaks can get the job done. First, position the ...

Shure's MV7i is a classic dynamic USB mic with an XLR and 1/4-inch combo input for an additional microphone or instrument. With Shure's MOTIV Mix it's a mini studio.

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For Mac users, you'll need to start by clicking on the Apple logo. Click on 'System settings', then click 'Sound' and at the ...

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In YouTuber Madilyn Bailey’s acoustic cover of Adele’s “Love in the Dark,” the powerhouse singer wields perfect mic placement—she stays close enough for detail but far enough to avoid ...

Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more It's well known that no single microphone will suit every vocalist, ...

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