Microphones

Choose the right microphone and get the best from it. Guides to condenser, dynamic and ribbon mics, polar patterns, placement and the best picks for vocals, podcasting and instruments.Start here: The Best Microphones for Podcasting · The Best USB Microphones · The Best Microphones for Singing and Vocals · The Best Microphones for Streaming.

What Is a Microphone Preamp?

What is a microphone preamp? It is the circuit that boosts a weak mic signal to usable line level. Here…
How to Fix a Microphone That’s Not Working

Microphone not working? Follow this step-by-step troubleshooting guide to fix no-sound, low-volume and crackling mic problems on any computer or…
Blue Yeti vs Yeti X

Blue Yeti vs Yeti X compared — the real differences in sound, controls, metering and features between these USB mics,…
Audio-Technica AT2020 vs AT2035

AT2020 vs AT2035 compared — the real differences between these Audio-Technica condensers, features, sound, pros and cons, and which mic…
Shure SM57 vs SM58: What’s the Difference?

SM57 vs SM58 compared — the real difference between these two Shure dynamic mics, their grilles, frequency response, and which…
The Best Ribbon Microphones

The best ribbon microphones for home studios — how a ribbon microphone works, what to look for, and real picks…
The Best Microphones for Recording Music

The best microphone for recording music at home — how to choose between condenser, dynamic and USB mics, plus real…
The Best Microphones for Guitar Amps

The best microphone for guitar amps explained — dynamics, condensers and ribbons, how to choose, plus real mic picks for…
The Best Microphones for Recording Drums

How to choose the best microphone for drums, plus our picks for kick, snare, toms, overheads and room — real…
The Best Microphones Under $100

The best microphone under 100 picks for home recording and podcasting — USB and XLR options, buying criteria and how…