Trying to narrow down the best microphones for recording is a huge task ... My choices for each category are backed by actual use in the studio, so I've got first-hand experience of how they react to ...

Shure has announced the release of a new microphone, the SM4. Aimed at musicians and producers working from a home studio ... Shure aims to make the recording process as hassle-free as possible ...

A condenser microphone, on the other hand, is designed for accuracy and sensitivity. It uses a lightweight diaphragm and a capacitor to capture sound, which means it needs an external power ...