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.
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What Is Microphone Sensitivity?
What is microphone sensitivity? A plain-English guide to what the spec means, how it differs from loudness and self-noise, and…
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What Is a Cardioid Microphone?
What is a cardioid microphone? A clear explanation of the heart-shaped pickup pattern, why it rejects rear noise, and when…
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How to Record in a Noisy Room
How to record in a noisy room: mic choice, technique, timing and DAW noise reduction in GarageBand, Audacity and FL…
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How to Reduce Echo When Recording Vocals
Learn how to reduce echo when recording vocals at home with mic technique, room treatment and DAW tips for GarageBand,…
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Audio-Technica AT2020 vs Rode NT1
AT2020 vs NT1 compared: self-noise, sound character, accessories and value, so you can choose the right large-diaphragm condenser for your…
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Shure MV7 vs Rode PodMic
MV7 vs PodMic compared head-to-head: connectivity, sound, gain needs and value, so you can pick the right broadcast dynamic mic…
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The Best Microphones for Metal Vocals
The best microphone for metal vocals handles screams and high SPL without distorting. Here are real, proven dynamic and condenser…
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The Best USB Condenser Microphones
The best USB condenser microphone gives you studio-grade sound with no interface. Here are real, proven picks for vocals, podcasts…
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The Best Microphones for Field Recording
The best microphone for field recording depends on whether you need ambience, dialogue or wildlife. Here are real, proven shotgun,…
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The Best Microphones for a Home Studio
Choosing the best microphone for a home studio? Here are real, proven picks for vocals, instruments and podcasts, plus how…