While HDSLRs offer phenomenal video quality in a compact package at an affordable price, audio recording is somewhat of a challenge and remains the weak link in the production loop. A key factor is ...

This new Australian-made Rode NTG-3 microphone seems extremely well-placed for its price and performance. Like the Sennheiser 416, the NTG-3 is an RF-condenser unit that combines a somewhat ...

Condenser microphones are the gold standard for streaming but most suffer from the same drawback: they pick up everything. If you’re in an untreated room, that’s a big problem. They also tend to made ...

Replay: Are you looking for more professional sound for your video projects? In that case you need a shotgun mic. Here are five of the best... Shotgun mics are a great option for recording audio due ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

Since I started running Cult of Mac‘s YouTube channel, I’ve been striving for the best visuals and audio possible. Compare our latest videos with some of our earlier ones, and you should see ...