Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics for gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

Before we dive into the world of USB mics, you should know how most professional microphones work. In a typical recording studio scenario, a microphone is an analog piece of gear that sends a ...

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 ...

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That makes it our top recommendation for the best USB microphone and boom bundle. The Profile has two versions; the standalone microphone for $129/£129 or the Streaming Set for $199/£179.

Long battery life. Might be too tiny. Hard to plug in the USB-C adapter. Limitations with Bluetooth and the app aren't immediately clear. At $169, the Mic Mini is roughly half the price of its ...

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What are the best microphones for Zoom? Thanks to the recommendations from our CNET staff, we've got you covered. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early ...

It also has a little USB-C connector for smartphones and an audio outlet for DSLRs. Even though the Mic Mini connects to most devices easily, some of the processes could be smoother. For example ...

It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of the potential pitfalls around this ...

Capture every nuance of a vocal and high-fidelity detail of an instrument with condenser microphones from Rode, Neumann ... as this guide covers music-specific condensers rather than USB mics for ...