The signal from the mic should be more or less pure; Engineers then apply EQ effects, dynamic compression, and reverb later in production. Digital mics that use USB cables are a different beast.

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 ...

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.

AVerMedia's "go" brand refers to devices that focus on accessibility and portability, and the new VERSATI go (AM310G2) embraces both with aplomb. This is an excellent, easy-to-use USB microphone with ...

The $169 DJI Mic Mini is a wireless microphone system that scales down the company's powerful Mic 2 in size, features, and ...

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We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than ...

DJI already has a hit with the $349 DJI Mic 2, a full-featured, pro-level wireless mic system housed in a battery-charging case. Now, the company has taken this excellent audio system and compressed ...

The DJI Mic 2 uses an intuitive pairing system. Pop the transmitter and receiver out of the charging case, and they often ...

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.