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.

Revamping the original MV88, the new MV88 USB-C reimagines the classic stereo condenser mic with a USB-C connector. That ...

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The Bietrun UMKF01 is a plug-and-play USB microphone and it doesn’t need any special drivers when used with devices running Windows 7/8/10 or macOS. If you make a lot of video calls or use your ...

The NZXT Capsule is a great USB mic for beginners and veterans, and it's audio quality brings out the fullness of your voice. It may lack software, but that can also be a bonus, given how easy it is ...

I've been using the HyperX FlipCast microphone, a dual USB/XLR mic with impressive recording capabilities, but a high price tag and no mount in the box.

Phantom power Preamp ADC etc. would end up wrapped up in a single chip. I found my victim in the form of JLab’s Talk GO, which earlier this summer set me back only $15.29 plus tax (and with free ...