On the shelf: Microphones

AKG has launched three C-Series condenser microphones ahead of NAMM 2026: the large-diaphragm C104 and multi-pattern C114, based on the C414, and the small-diaphragm C151. Prices are £120, £210 and £120. […]

The UT Vintage87 from United Studio Technologies reduces the U87-inspired UT Twin87 to a single cardioid pattern while keeping its brass UT-K87 capsule and nickel-core transformer. It costs $399 or €529 and ships in Q1 2026. […]

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. […]

Soyuz, so far known only for condenser microphones, has released the V1, a dynamic model for both stage and studio with a custom transformer and controlled proximity effect. It is on sale now for $279. […]

Austrian Audio presented the CC8-SC at the AES Show in Long Beach: a small-diaphragm supercardioid condenser with a 155 dB SPL ceiling, 13 dB(A) self-noise, a two-step filter and pad, priced at $599 in the US. […]

Ten USB and wireless microphones for PlayStation 4 gamers compared, with the strengths and drawbacks of each and three final picks. […]

Twelve microphones for Discord compared, from the HyperX QuadCast to the Shure SM7B, chosen from around 30 tested models, plus the points to weigh before buying. […]

Ten XLR microphones for podcasts, streams and gaming compared: frequency ranges, bundled accessories and weak points, from the UHURU condenser kit to the Shure SM58. […]

Ten shotgun microphones for vloggers and low-budget filmmakers compared, from the Movo VXR10-PRO to the Sennheiser MKE 600, plus the key buying points. […]

Ten podcasting microphones compared, mostly affordable USB models from Fifine, Tonor, MAONO and others, with their strengths, complaints and a top three. […]