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The Shure MVX2U is a compact device that plugs into any XLR micrphone and turns It into a USB version with live and zero-latency monitoring. Recently I was thinking about using one of my favorite XLR ...

I'm old enough to remember when plug-and-play USB microphones were rubbish. Your alternative, however, was the murky, audio nerd-inhabited world of XLR, which required the use of a separate interface ...

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Rode has unveiled a range of hardware and software under its new Rode X brand, a streaming and gaming division. The Australian audio manufacturer has introduced two USB-powered microphones and UNIFY ...

If you ever saw Rode's NT-USB Mini microphone, the new XCM-50 will look very familiar, and for a good reason. Outside a lick of raid paint and a new tripod mount, the Rode X branded variant features a ...

The Sennheiser Profile USB microphone is an accessible and affordable option for users who want to plug straight into a PC and go. I'll cover the ins and outs of this gaming microphone after almost a ...

An affordable USB microphone that has the feel of a premium product, with the performance to match. Compact, portable, and with extensive customization options, it's something for creators of all ...

Choosing the right mic can often be a confusing and complex process. Endorfy is aiming to make achieving great sounding mic ...

I'm occasionally a guest on WTOP-FM in Washington, D.C., and it's been trying to convince guests to upgrade to USB Skype microphones instead of using lower-quality telephones for future interviews. To ...