When it comes to content creation — whether that’s streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos, or even vlogging — clear, high-quality audio is a must. Fortunately, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to get professional-sounding results.
When you’re starting out with content creation, you may wonder whether you should get a dynamic or condenser microphone. To help you decide, we take a look at the budget-friendly Fifine K669 D and C microphones in different recording environments.
The Maono PD200X brings dual USB and XLR outputs to an affordable dynamic microphone built for streaming and content creation. Does it hold up against popular alternatives from Samson and Audio-Technica? Let’s take a closer look.
After weeks of testing, this is my full review of the PodMic USB with comparisons to several other microphones. Will it be the new best option?
Rode has updated the PodMic with USB-C connectivity and built-in DSP. Is the new PodMic USB now the best choice for podcasters, streamers, and gamers for a simple, all-in-one audio solution? And does it sound the same as the OG PodMic? I’ve got some thoughts and audio samples for you.
Depending on your podcast setup, you may or may not need an audio interface or recorder. If your microphone has a USB connection or if your setup centers around connecting directly to a smartphone or tablet, then you can record without any additional gear. But if you are going with an XLR microphone, then you…
There’s a new noise reduction app in town, exclusively for MacOS users, and in my early tests it seems to be very promising. The Hush app for MacOS was programmed by an independent programmer for use with dialog recordings such as podcasts and voice overs, specifically designed to run on your Apple Silicon’s “neural engine”.…
Perhaps there is no such thing as a “best” microphone for a specific purpose, but there certainly are groups of microphones much better suited to a specific purpose than others. I’ve compiled a list of microphones that I believe are excellent options for you to consider for the purpose of podcasting, arranged by price tier.
Jeff is a content creator, podcaster, and WFH pro who wants all the gear.
