Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics ...

The Blue Microphones Snowflake offers a classy way to outfit your Mac or PC with an above-average external USB microphone. The Snowflake is surprisingly heavy, awkward to perch on a laptop screen, and ...

While USB microphones are touted as being beginner-friendly and affordable, here are some reasons why they might not be the ...

Find the the best USB microphones to record podcasts, voiceovers, or music that elevate your audio quality. For those looking for a microphone that can deliver fantastic sound quality without breaking ...

The Snowball is an extremely sturdy and stylish multipattern microphone that plugs directly into your computer's USB port with a minimum of fuss. Beyond USB, the Snowball offers no other audio outputs ...

In addition to upgrading the sound of your video chats, a USB microphone is essential for those who want to live stream, do voice-overs, or start a podcast. Hey, everyone has a podcast, so you may as ...

It sounds surprisingly good for the cash, and no one's happier about that than me.

If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use. The QuadCast is an eye-catching microphone. It features the ...

AVerMedia's new affordable USB microphone, the VERSATI go, is a winner. The premium build quality and customization options match the sound quality. There are many reasons to pick up a dedicated ...

Here is another retro USB microphone from the guys over at USB Geek, the USB Retro Microphone II. The USB Retro Microphone II has a built-in noise cancellation feature, and it is designed to be used ...

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