Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics for gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

Grateful as some are that Apple builds microphones into the iMac and its laptops, no one with a fully-functioning set of ears would claim that the results of recordings undertaken with these built-in ...

There’s a lot to like about the sE Neom, including its superb build quality and high fidelity recordings. It’s simple to use, and delivered great results across both speech and instrument recordings.

Turn your smartphone into a more professional interview and vlogging tool with this versatile USB-C connected mic ...

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For the money, there can’t be too many options that offer as much value as the Wavo Pod. This mic comes highly recommended. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends ...

HyperX makes good microphones, full stop. My favorite USB microphone wasn't the Blue Yeti X or the Razer Siren series of mic, but for the longest time I've been a fan of HyperX's QuadCast S condensor ...

The HyperX Quadcast 2 is an excellent pick for content creators who want a simple plug-and-record USB microphone that will deliver great audio out of the box. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend ...

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