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.
-
The Best XLR Microphones
Our guide to the best XLR microphone picks for home studios, with clear buying criteria, how to choose condenser vs…
-
The Best Microphones for iPhone
Looking for the best microphone for iPhone? Our buying guide covers connectors, mic types, and how to choose the right…
-
The Best Microphones for PC
Looking for the best microphone for PC? This guide covers USB vs XLR, condenser vs dynamic, and how to choose…
-
The Best Microphones for Streaming
Find the best microphone for streaming, from USB picks to XLR setups. Our buying guide covers polar patterns, pop noise,…
-
The Best Microphones for Singing and Vocals
Choosing the best microphone for singing? This guide covers condenser vs dynamic, USB vs XLR, polar patterns and budget picks…
-
The Best USB Microphones
Our guide to the best USB microphone for vocals, podcasting and home recording, plus how to choose on sound, polar…
-
The Best Microphones for Podcasting
Choosing the best podcast microphone? Our buying guide covers USB vs XLR, dynamic vs condenser, polar patterns and budget picks…
-
Condenser vs Dynamic Microphones: Which Should You Buy?
Condenser or dynamic microphone? Learn how they differ, when to use each, and exactly how to choose the right one…
-
Microphone Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni & Figure-8
Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 – microphone polar patterns decide what your mic hears and ignores. Here’s what each one does and…
-
What Is Phantom Power? When You Need 48V
Phantom power (48V) confuses a lot of beginners. Here’s what it does, which mics need it, and the one type…