Luckily, someone had already figured out how to read out a microphone and present a USB device to a PC, so all that was needed was to put all the bits together into a convenient form factor.

After all, most built-in microphones that you’ll find in your phone, laptop, or even desktop computer tend to be awful, and if you care about how your recordings sound, you want to get something ...

[Andy] notes that MEMS microphones are very delicate and ... to make the sound clearer before sending it through to a computer by the USB audio device descriptor. Once the components are chosen ...

but I'm not certain I've ever used a microphone that sounded this good the moment I plugged it into my PC. USB microphones are already known for their convenience, but HyperX really delivered the ...

This new wireless microphone from Shure was announced today and brings flexible audio capture to videographers, broadcast journalists and live streamers.

I hate to say it, but one of the best microphones for streaming and gaming could be the difference maker between someone stopping on your content for 30 seconds or so, and you gaining a dedicated ...

So which to buy? Well, the best microphone for gaming right now is the Shure MV6. It's a desktop USB mic with proper credentials from one of the most respected names in the audio industry ...

Not every USB mic in this prosumer price range has an on-mic meter, forcing you to play it by ear or work it out on your computer software of choice. So, it’s certainly a welcome addition for ...

a laptop or PC) and a way of editing the audio later ... have tested everything from budget options and mobile-friendly podcast microphones, to pro level studio mics, plus USB and XLR options. I ...