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 ...

Unlike the Chromecast, the Onn 4K Pro comes with true USB support, allowing more complex ... requires the device to be out in the open so the microphone can pick up your voice.

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 ...

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 ...

DJI has unveiled its tiniest wireless mic, the Mic Mini, which weighs just 0.35oz / 10g and pairs easily with smartphones and cameras for better quality audio on-the-fly. Rivaling the recently ...

The microphone can be had by itself for $59/£49/€59, for Bluetooth pairing to a smartphone. Adding a receiver takes the total to $89/£79/€89, and brings direct USB-C and 3.5mm connections for devices ...