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.

The new Shure MV7i has a combo XLR/TRS input for a second mic or instrument. There's no need for a separate audio interface to combine the two signals. Is Shure’s MV7i the world’s first microphone ...

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Shure may have been innovating audio for 100 years, but the blue-chip brand shows few signs of slowing up. The company will be exhibiting at CES Unveiled 2026, where it will unveil it’s latest product ...

The Maono PD100W promises crisp audio, a long battery, and powerful filters. Can it deliver, and is it worth the price?

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Shure’s original MV88 microphone (no, not the + version) was a convenient snap-on option for iPhone users. Since Apple ditched the port for USB-C, the audio accessory became obsolete for newer ...

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