Since the beginning of the evolution of podcasting and streaming, one brand of microphone has been at the top of peoples’ list of “the mic that you have to get,” and that’s Shure. The Shure SM7B was ...

Born in the 8-bit era, raised by the 16-bit era, and perfected by the 32-bit era, Cory's roots grew from the likes Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man to the world of Resident Evil and Castlevania. Owning ...

Gaming microphones have come on in leaps and bounds over the past few years, putting great vocal capture in the hands of anyone with a USB connection and a small slab of cash to spend. However, 2025 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Shure has had a busy year with lots of new product launches ...

The AMPLITANK K688 Dynamic USB Microphone offers impressive sound quality for podcasting and recording purposes. This microphone is built to withstand rugged use and delivers adaptability, allowing it ...

The Sennheiser Profile USB mic is a solid microphone for content creation, streaming, and gaming because you very much get what you pay for. I wouldn't call it entry-level since it has a really solid ...

The rise of streaming and the switch to remote work means that in the past few years, more people are using mics than ever before. Which in turns means that lots of companies are looking to get into ...

The Rode X XDM-100 is the audio company's gift to the Twitch streamer market, as it's a superb gaming microphone that'll elevate your gaming setup tenfold. Sure, it's a USB-C mic that prioritises ...

Smaller, cheaper, and more usable at a distance than the Shure MV7, the MV6 is a very good thing in a more compact package. The odd niggle aside, it makes for a formidable desktop gaming mic. PC Gamer ...