Microphone Review
DPA 4099 Core+: instrument mic gains 10 dB of dynamic range
DPA is bringing its Core+ upgrade to the 4099 instrument microphone, with about 10 dB more dynamic range, a higher clipping point and a new set of mounts. Pricing and availability had not been confirmed. […]
SmallRig S70: Two-Person 2.4 GHz Wireless Mic Kit at $89.99
SmallRig has announced the S70, a two-transmitter 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system for phones, tablets and cameras with 48kHz/24-bit recording and nine EQ presets tuned by Luca Bignardi. […]
Audeze Maxwell 2 debuts at CES 2026 with a 48kHz headset mic
Audeze's redesigned Maxwell 2 wireless gaming headset keeps 90mm planar drivers and an 80-hour battery, doubles mic bandwidth to 48kHz and costs $349. […]
Plaud NotePin S adds a record button; Mac meeting app arrives
Plaud has announced the $179 NotePin S before CES 2026, a wearable recorder with a physical button and Find My, plus a desktop app that turns online meetings into AI notes. […]
Shure MV88 USB-C stereo mic plugs straight into phones
Shure has brought back its MV88 stereo mic in a USB-C version for iOS and Android phones and tablets, four polar patterns and app-based processing. It costs $159, £145 or €169. […]
Plaud Note Pro: a card-sized AI recorder with four MEMS mics
A hands-on review of the $179 Plaud Note Pro details its 30 g card body, four-microphone array, 64GB storage, 30-hour recording time and status screen. […]
DJI Mic 3 Firmware Adds a Lossless Audio Indicator
DJI has published firmware v02.00.08.10 for the Mic 3 transmitters and receiver, adding a Lossless Audio status icon, more Mimo app controls, receiver auto power-off and an LED off option. […]
HyperX Caster boom arm review: toolless setup at $139.99
The HyperX Caster is a $139.99 spring-assisted arm for mics and cameras up to 2.2lbs; a review praises its setup but finds the tension tuning fiddly. […]
Nikon ME-D10 shotgun mic for the ZR is now in stores
Nikon's ME-D10, a 32-bit float shotgun microphone for the ZR's digital accessory shoe, has reached retailers at $336.95. It needs no battery or cable. […]
HyperX SoloCast 2: $60 USB mic with a hinged built-in stand
A review of the HyperX SoloCast 2 covers its cylindrical build, 40-degree tilting stand, tap-to-mute, 24-bit/96 kHz capture and beta Ngenuity software. […]