If you’re a content creator and you have an XLR microphone, you don’t necessarily need to buy a USB microphone to interface with your computer for uses like streaming and podcasting. Shure’s got you ...

The Lightsnake XLR Intelligent Microphone Cable can take any XLR device, from mics to keyboards, and connect them to your PC or Mac through USB. It requires no drivers, and is Garageband compatible ...

If you’re a streamer, you’ve probably spent some time investigating microphones and, if you have, you’ve encountered the great debate around XLR and USB microphones. If you make the jump to XLR, ...

If you have a high-quality XLR microphone, how do you use it with your computer? Shure made that easier Monday with its new MXV2U USB digital audio interface that turns XLR mics into USB mics. Using ...

The dual output snug together on Rode’s updated NT1 microphone is one example of podcasting’s influence on audio engineering. The dual output snug together on Rode’s updated NT1 microphone is one ...

This 'unclippable' condenser mic gives you the best of both worlds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Rode has officially launched ...

oundTech Professional Audio has announced the release of the LightSnake, an intelligent XLR-to-USB cable with embedded analog-to-digital converter and signal booster. The cable ends of the LightSnake ...

Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...

Everyone says XLR mics are the gold standard. But, for most people, USB mics are not only more convenient but also just as ...

The original RODE NT1 is a classic. It’s a workhorse of high-quality audio, and you’ll find it in every setting from professional studios to home live-streaming setups. This week, RODE unveiled its ...

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