Dan Slentz tests Shure’s new SM4 microphone. The company markets it as a home recording mic for vocals and instruments.

The Audio-Technica AT2020 is a popular entry-level XLR mic that serves as a good condenser alternative to the PD-70, offering the possibility of extremely clear audio if you're willing to put ...

The onboard DSP of the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop app works with any condenser or dynamic XLR microphone, turning them into a USB mic and adding all the tools necessary for high-quality audio.

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.

The Rode NT1 5th Generation microphone is a great mic ... both XLR and USB Type-C connections, and a real-time denoiser. When comparing raw vocal quality between dynamic and condenser microphones ...

With such a difference in timbre between different singers and subjects, it's good to have a choice on hand but finding the right mic does really depend on what you're doing. If you're performing ...

The cardioid condenser within the mic accurately captures vocals and works ... which leads them to capture audio less accurately than XLR or studio-grade microphones. Q: Is a USB mic better ...

They're not only ideal if you want to give your viewers the best possible experience, but are also a top pick for gamers who want a capable mic for chatting with friends. They're even still worth ...