Standard PC microphones generally provide acceptable audio quality in voice or video chat applications. However, to create high-quality recordings for business presentations or training materials, ...

While complex to start with, the Elgato Wave XLR and Elgato Wave DX microphone work in tandem to deliver a superior sound setup for content creators without completely blowing up the bank. This is an ...

This sturdy stainless-steel condenser mic sounds absolutely fantastic out of the box with a flat EQ and even better with a small amount of processing. The sensitive supercardioid pattern picks up ...

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 makes for a handy interface for recording two inputs at once, and if you want one, they're ...

The Blue Sona XLR microphone is an outstanding choice for budding podcasters looking to get more serious and pros who want a simplified setup. Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has ...

The Positive Grid SPARK LINK XLR promises to bring compact, pro-quality wireless freedom for vocal performances, ...

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, ...