If you want to begin their journey of creating content for YouTube or streaming games on Twitch, one of most essential bits of kit to pick up is a solid USB or XLR microphone. A dedicated microphone ...

Shure's MV7 microphone has been a solid option for podcasters and streamers since its introduction in 2020. With it, the company introduced the first mic with both USB and XLR connectivity. This ...

The good news is, Shure decided to create something a little more attainable for podcasters and streamers: The $249 MV7, its first microphone with USB and XLR connectivity. That flexibility means you ...

Here at MMORPG.com, we are no stranger to the wonderful (and, occasionally, weird) world of microphones. From the USB-based offerings like the PreSonus Revelator or Blue Yeti, to analog, ...

We recently got a pretty good microphone. It is suitable for both the more professional and the average person who knows nothing about recording. And if you want to improve the quality of your ...

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 ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted ...

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 ...

I've been asked at work to produce some instructional videos. Most of this will be recording screencasts with some kind of narration, but we want to have the option to do things like a podcast-style ...