When you step up to the mic, it's not just amplifying you; it's also picking up sound from the front, back, sides, or from multiple directions at once. This is what's known as a microphone's polar ...

(click thumbnail)FIG. 1 - Circuit of a condenser microphone with electrically switchable polar characteristics. (click thumbnail)FIG. 2 - Polar patterns obtainable from a microphone as shown in Fig. 1 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One important characteristic of microphones is the polar pattern, also known as the pickup ...

In the audio world, there are often recurring problems that cause headaches for recording enthusiasts and podcast producers. One example of this is the persistent intrusion of background noise, which ...

Shure just revealed the MoveMic 88+ wireless direct-to-phone microphone with four selectable polar patterns. The company says this is the first-ever microphone of its type to offer this feature. For ...

Whether you’re a seasoned remote worker, professional content creator or just join the occasional Zoom call, one of the most important things you need for your computer is a high-quality microphone.

There are many impressive dedicated microphones on the market. However, which one is right can be very subjective and specific to each person. The HyperX QuadCast looks set to offer a solution for ...

We put two of the most popular microphones ever made head to head to find out which is best for your use case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Whether you’re a gamer, podcaster, music producer or content creator, you are likely always searching for the ideal microphone to capture your audio. If you already use your smartphone or tablet for ...

At the tail end of last year, I reviewed the Blue Yeti X USB microphone which was a real favorite with me. USB microphones are brilliant for increasing the sound quality of your video chats. They’re ...

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. The ROCCAT Torch is a studio-grade USB microphone ...

XLR microphones are considered the industry standard and can be found in professional studios and with live performers on stage. An XLR mic will give you the highest quality of balanced audio, meaning ...