USB microphones are one of the most commonly used ways to record audio for various purposes, but might it be worth upgrading to the more specialized XLR kind?

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 content creation, gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our ...

Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...

Shure's tiny MVX2U Gen 2 adapter supports phantom power, unlocking a whole world of incredible, low-cost condenser mics for ...

Maono is breaking new audio ground with the PD200W Hybrid - USB, XLR, and wireless connectivity in the same microphone. It’s a triple-threat that offers plenty of choice when it comes to setup, but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted ...

The good news is, Shure decided to create something a little more attainable for podcasters and streamers: The $249 MV7, its first microphone with USB and XLR connectivity. That flexibility means you ...

If you’re a content creator and you have an XLR microphone, you don’t necessarily need to buy a USB microphone to interface with your computer for uses like streaming and podcasting. Shure’s got you ...

The Blue Sona is an excellent XLR mic. Yes, it’s a bit pricey and you’ll have to invest in an audio interface and XLR cable, something you don’t have to do with a USB mic, but it’s worth it for the ...

The Rode PodMic is similar in price to many USB microphones we test, but it doesn’t use a USB connection. Instead, like most pro studio mics, the dynamic cardioid microphone uses an XLR connection to ...