Depending on how you look at it, the Samson Meteor Mic USB studio microphone (US$149.99 SRP, available from online retailers for about $100) looks like a little rocket, a silver bullet, R2D2's best ...

The newly released Shure MV88 USB-C microphone delivers pro audio without the bulk ...

512 Audio is a new brand to us and maybe for many of you. The Austin-based company makes audio equipment backed by Warm Audio, and they have announced the Tempest, a “true” large-diaphragm USB studio ...

Turn your smartphone into a more professional interview and vlogging tool with this versatile USB-C connected mic ...

Rode Microphones have announced the availability of a new studio quality USB microphone in the form of the RODE NT-USB Mini, offering a small high quality condenser microphone that can be carried in ...

I’m back home from CES 2026, and there’s a lot of news still to come. Shure launched its new MV88 USB-C stereo microphone made for content creators who are on the run. This new microphone is designed ...

For the past years, RODE has been making audio recording equipment aimed at digital professionals but despite their best attempts, the majority of their products are not one you could easily take ...

If you've thought about upgrading your audio hardware beyond your phone, the Maono PD200W mic makes a strong case for it. It ...

In the world of desktop audio for podcasting, streaming, and otherwise recording purposes, Blue has long held the crown without fail by way of its Yeti line. There just hasn’t been a mic that offered ...

Blue Microphones has announced a new member to its USB mirophone family, the Raspberry. The diminutive microphone is designed to bring studio quality audio to podcasts, on-location interviews, live ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 3 years old. Tempest is the new ...

Marshall Electronics unveiled "the world's first USB 24-bit/96 kHz studio microphone," the MXL USB.009. This mic offers an easy way for home recording enthusiasts, podcast producers, and anyone else ...