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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The Best Microphones for Beginners
Choosing the best microphone for beginners? Here is how to pick, plus real, well-known mics for vocals, podcasting and home…
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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…
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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…
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Blue Yeti vs Yeti X
Blue Yeti vs Yeti X compared — the real differences in sound, controls, metering and features between these USB mics,…
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Rode NT1 vs NT1-A
Rode NT1 vs NT1-A compared — the real differences in sound, self-noise and tonal character between these two Rode condensers,…
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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…
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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…
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The Best Microphone Preamps
The best microphone preamps for home studios — what a microphone preamp does, how to choose, and real picks from…
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The Best Ribbon Microphones
The best ribbon microphones for home studios — how a ribbon microphone works, what to look for, and real picks…
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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…