The Blue Snowball has seen unrivaled success. It’s a simple, well-made, easy to use, and above all, affordable and great-sounding USB microphone. The Snowball is named because it resembles, well, a ball. When first released was available only in white. Many others colors have since been introduced, likely due to so many users choosing this …
The rise of podcasting and indie content creation in all its forms has affected the audio industry in one particular area. Manufacturers now try to make tech as easy-to-use and portable as possible. The future has arrived… The shotgun microphone is nothing new, but in recent years it’s become good enough to take seriously, especially …
Microphones are very sensitive pieces of equipment and are designed to be that way for obvious reasons. One feature that is often included or can be bought separately is a foam windscreen. But, what is it? What does it do? And why do microphones have foam windscreens? Well, it’s time to find out… Microphones Have …
There could be a number of reasons that you’ve got a quiet mic on a PC, from the microphone to the cable to the PC (hardware and software). Luckily, people have been using microphones for about 145 years. So, we’ve gotten good at spotting the problems of mics not being loud or “hot” enough. Having a …
Whether you’re recording or performing live, static will undoubtedly ruin the experience. Static is a common problem. However, the good news is that generally, there are only a few major causes, and even better, they’re generally relatively easy to fix. So, if you’re currently scratching your head while your bandmates are asking, ‘why is your …
Looking for a banging microphone for your recording set-up? If you’re a podcaster, gamecaster, or vocalist recording your voice, a great mic is at the top of your gear list. But, with hundreds of makes and models out there, how the heck do you choose the best mic for your needs? A lot of factors …
When you buy a USB microphone, you do so because you want something simple. Plug-and-play is the most important thing here, and a complicated setup process is going to end up putting a user off. Content creation is something everyone is having a dabble at these days. And because the realm of video and audio …
Everyone wants to be a live streamer or podcaster in this day and age. The problem is that most streamers have such inferior audio equipment that it sounds like they are broadcasting from their mom’s basement. However, it doesn’t take much cash or audio know-how to sound like a pro. You just need to own …
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This Audio Technica AT2020 Review is going to take a look at a microphone with a big reputation amongst entry-level microphones. It is known as a bit of a ‘workhorse’, but that is a compliment in recognition of how well it performs. It has many good features, and at the price point, it seems like …
Ten years ago, we would not have been writing this Blue Yeticaster Review. There wouldn’t be such a microphone because there wouldn’t really have been that much of a need for it. Broadcasting and news and current affairs information programs have until quite recently been the domain of large corporations. Now anyone can have their …
The XLR connection has been with us for coming on seventy years. And today, the majority of quality microphones feature the connector. Therefore, because of the wide range currently available, it is no easy job finding the Best XLR Microphones. It was first invented by the founder of Cannon Electric, James Cannon, in Los Angeles …
Microphones for recording the voice in studios is one thing. Finding the Best Microphones for Recording Rap Vocals is something totally different. Not really. When you record a solo singer or a band, there is exactly that, a band, or other musicians. Recording a rap artist, there might not be much at all. Much of …
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Technology advances, and as it does, it brings the need for more efficient technology to enhance the effects. The mobile phone arrived, and we were all very impressed. Not so much with the performance because it was often very hit or miss, but just with the fact that we had a phone in our hand …
There was a time when the sole purpose of a microphone was so that a voice could be heard. But that was in the early days with people talking on ancient telephonic systems. Then it became a way of hearing voices and broadcasting the voice over the radio. On to the stage show, and we …
So you fancy yourself as a modern-day Frank Sinatra. And you want to throw the best karaoke party of all time to prove it? Want to show the world (or just your poor friends) whos the new boss in town since James Brown left us? Well, one of the best karaoke microphones on the market …
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AKG microphones are known to be a leading force in the world of microphone design and manufacture. They are also widely accepted as the driving force behind many technical enhancements that have transpired. But, before we get to our AKG Perception 220 Review… Founded in Vienna in 1947, they were originally involved in supplying technical …
The developments in certain technologies have given rise to phenomena previously not available and in some cases, unimaginable. One of these is Youtube. We can now all make our own short movies, music videos and do just about anything we wish within the confines of the law and publish it to the world. In context, …
Over the years, we have seen a wide range of improvements in all forms of equipment in the music industry. And some of the biggest developments have been in and around the world of the microphone. These days there are wireless microphones that don’t need to be plugged in at all. But they haven’t replaced …
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Wireless microphones have no physical cable connections to the sound recording or amplification with which it is working. They all work on either VHF or UHF signals, and they need a battery to operate — a good one. The best wireless microphones may seem similar in that really all they are doing is transmitting a …
The development of technology has seen a mercurial rise in the ‘Home Recording Studio.’ Virtually every piece of recording sophistication we relied on studios to provide. Is now available at our fingertips and much of it at a price most can afford. As with all things musical, there are quality ranges matched by price ranges. …
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You might think that a microphone for use with a choir would be the same as any other mic. However, that is not the case. We are fortunate in that we have a member of our family who performs and records with a choir. She spoke of the problems. The size of the choir obviously …
Podcasting and other forms of content creation have become increasingly accessible to the average consumer. As a result, manufacturers have flooded toward the new watering hole in the market. Hundreds of options will assail anyone who Googles “good quality podcasting microphone.” The internet is packed with options. So, how do you make a choice with …
The increase in the potential for using computers and the invention of the USB opened a whole new world for recording. New business opportunities arrived in podcasts, video blogging, and many other activities. The USB microphone helped to make these things possible. Having a semi-good quality mic that could plug straight into your laptop or …
In 2009, Blue launched the Yeti USB microphone; since then, it has become one of the most popular USB microphones on the market. And for good reason. It produces a decent sound and has four different polar patterns, making it suitable for a variety of functions and applications. Add to that its cost-effective price, and …
Jlab’s Talk Series is a range of microphones, of which the Talk Pro is the top-of-the-line. Coming in at around $150, it has the price tag of a flagship model. That being said, this isn’t the kind of microphone you’d buy if you’re a weekender. This is a mic for a serious content creator or …
The PS4 can be found in a large number of households and bedrooms these days. While the PS5 has already been released, the PS4 market is by no means dead. Many titles are still being released, and the online presence for gaming is very strong. Online gaming has changed the way gamers look at tech, …
Karaoke is a phenomenon that seemed to creep up on us very slowly. Then suddenly, it became fashionable and all the rage. The ever-increasing cycle of technological development has played a big part in the equipment that is used. Who would have thought twenty years ago we would be looking for the best karaoke microphones …
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If you’re a podcaster, streamer, gamer, or content creator of any kind, picking the right microphone is very important. Thanks to modern technology, the days of microphones being very expensive and complicated things are long gone. The modern user is quite spoiled for choice when it comes to simple one-stop microphones that can do it …
We are all looking for the best microphone we can get, but it is never an easy task. There are plenty to choose from at all price points. Also, we need to be clear in our minds about where we are going to use it, as well as other considerations, such as… Is it for one specific …
Innovation is usually driven by ideas and demand. And those innovations often give birth to new ideas and even new industries. But what came first, the chicken or the egg? Is it the need for the requirement, in this case, a mic with a USB connection? Or does the mic itself open up the door? …
Have you recently started using a microphone and experienced a high-pitched squeal, whistle, hum, or some other unwanted noise? You may instinctively know that it was feedback, but you may be at a complete loss of why that horrible sound happened. If you are not very familiar with using audio equipment, you may need some …
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When you are trying to choose a quality microphone, you are going to come up against a load of jargon. Therefore, it’s useful to at least be able to understand the basics of what you are being told. In this article, I am going to explain some of the more basic elements so you will …
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All smartphones contain some type of microphone function. Otherwise, how would the person on the other end hear you? This is fine for phone calls because most smartphones contain some type of noise cancellation technology. But what if you want to record high-quality audio using your smartphone? Unfortunately, this is where the built-in microphones begin …
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So, we are going to look at the Best Microphone Stands. Is there much to look for, you might ask? If you think that nothing has changed with mic stands over the years, you would be very wrong. Get in the DeLorean and go back forty or fifty years, and you will see what we …
How long has there been a need for a microphone suitable to interview someone? Longer than you might think. It commenced with radio in the early 1920s and what was known as ‘televisual’ in the late 1920s. For these outside broadcasts to be more entertaining, there was something missing. Sound. A microphone was needed. Options …
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