On the shelf: Microphone Gear
Blue Yeti Review: A Versatile USB Mic for Voice and Music
A hands-on review of the Blue Yeti USB microphone: its four pickup patterns, plug-and-play setup, recording specs, and what the reviewer liked and disliked. […]
Best 3.5mm Microphones: Ten Plug-In Mics for Vlogs and Streams
Ten 3.5mm microphones compared, from clip-on lavaliers to desktop condenser kits, with what the review praised and criticised in each. […]
Best Smartphone Microphones of 2020: Mics and Kits for Mobile Vlogs
Ten smartphone microphones and vlogging kits for 2020 compared: lavaliers, shotgun mics, wireless systems and phone rigs, plus the reviewer's top three picks. […]
Headset Microphones for Streaming: Ten Gaming Headsets Compared
Ten gaming headsets with built-in mics for streamers, from budget RUNMUS and NUBWO models to the HyperX Cloud Alpha S and Sennheiser GSP 600. […]
Cheap Gaming Microphones in 2021: Ten Budget Picks Reviewed
Ten affordable gaming microphones for 2021, from Fifine and TONOR USB mics to the Blue Snowball iCE, with the strengths and flaws the review noted. […]
GoPro Microphones Guide 2021: Ten External Mics for Action Vlogs
A 2021 buyer's guide to external microphones for GoPro cameras, covering lavaliers, compact and shotgun mics and a wireless option, plus the adapter you need first. […]
Best Microphones for iPad in 2021: Wired and Wireless Options
A 2021 buyer's guide to iPad microphones, split into wired Lightning and lavalier mics and wireless systems, with the reviewer's verdict on each and three final picks. […]
Choir Microphones for Churches and Studios: Ten Picks Compared (2021)
Ten choir microphones compared, from matched condenser pairs for serious recording to cheap dynamic packs for small churches, plus the buying points the review stressed. […]
Karaoke Microphones for Every Singer: Ten Picks Reviewed (2021)
From a full Sennheiser wireless system to a cheap wired Tonor mic for kids, this roundup rates ten karaoke mics and explains how to choose one. […]
Voice-Over Microphones Worth a Look: Ten Models Reviewed (2021)
Ten voice-over microphones compared, covering USB favorites like the Blue Yeti and Rode NT-USB, XLR studio options, and the three things the review said to weigh before buying. […]