microphone

REVIEW – Sound mixers are an old idea, but digital technologies have made them both smaller and less expensive. Synido has just released two new mixers for personal use: the LiveMix solo and the LiveMix duet. The Solo has a single XLR mic input and a single instrument input, whereas the Duet has two XLR […]

REVIEW – If you create video content for yourself or maybe you have a YouTube channel like I do, there are 2 things other than video quality that you need to pay attention to in order to make your video as good as it can be. One thing is lighting and the other thing is

REVIEW – Did you know that poor audio is one of the biggest complaints about remote meetings?  Zoom and Teams are great, but if you can’t hear or understand your colleagues, it creates a frustrating experience for everyone. To make it worse, most people never hear themselves on a meeting, so you often have no

REVIEW: I’ve said this before (most recently here), but it bears repeating: if you are a content creator, the quality of your sound is the element that will make or break your presence. The Australian brand RØDE has been a player in the sound space for a long time, and their latest offering, the VideoMic

REVIEW – One of my goals for 2022 is to greatly improve my YouTube channel. I’ve been including a lot more video snippets in my reviews, but I also plan to do some stand-alone videos that may or may not be paired with a written article. One big thing that I need to improve when

REVIEW – All of our modern devices have microphones. Some are sensitive and well placed, others may pick up ambient noise like your keyboard or the AC fan. Others just may not be up to the task of giving expression to all you’re wanting to get across in your calls, podcasts, video meetings, etc. The

REVIEW – Hot on the heels of my Carbon Microphone review, another Element Series mic arrived. This time it’s Mackie’s top-of-the-line Element Series model, the Chromium Microphone. What is it? The Mackie Element Series Chromium Microphone is a desktop USB Mic with built-in support for instruments and aux sources with level and mixing controls all

REVIEW – I’ve been working on doing more videos to go along with my photography, but the one thing I’ve been lacking has been a decent wireless microphone system. The SYNCO G2 A2 wireless microphone system review offer came along, so I figured I give it a good test. What is it? The SYNCO G2

REVIEW – George Lucas said, “Sound is 50 percent of the moviegoing experience.” You may not be making the next Star Wars film, but if you’re streaming games, in endless Zoom calls for work, recording your own music, or just wanting better audio for whatever project you’re doing, a good microphone is critical. The KMAG

REVIEW – I was already working remotely from home when the lockdowns started, but video conferencing didn’t really kick into high gear until everyone else was also working from home. Since you all have been through the same gauntlet, I don’t need to describe what that’s been like. However, I made a point to do

REVIEW – Everyone has a story to tell.  Whether that’s your profession (vocalist, podcaster, or content producer) or your hobby (storyteller, singer/songwriter or gamer), you need a clear, strong voice to give to the world.  Price tag does not always mean better, and the Samson Q9U tries to straddle the border between professional-grade sound and

REVIEW – For many years, audio has been a big part of my business and business ventures. Whether for my videography gigs, audio podcasts, or other audio recordings, I am very critical of the sound. I use mics like the Shure SM7B and some other Rode mics, and I am always on the prowl for

REVIEW – If there’s one thing that really degrades an online gaming experience, it’s poor audio. The Blue Microphones Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition professional streaming USB microphone review offer came along, and I knew it was a “must try.” What is it? The Blue Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition is a professional

REVIEW – Another one of my favorite gear to test and review is microphones. I am constantly recording for YouTube videos, videography, podcasts, etc., and always looking for the next best portable USB mic for my on-the-go needs. This time around, I am testing the HyperX QuadCast S USB Microphone. What is it? The HyperX

REVIEW – Since a good portion of the country’s workforce has shifted into a work-from-home scenario, tools that make working from home a little easier have been in great demand. My personal work-from-home setup was severely lacking in the audio department. Constantly having to don a headset for all of the neverending video and audio

REVIEW – During these times of COVID-19, we’ve had to learn new ways to communicate and collaborate despite being more isolated than we would like.  One key component for remote communication is a good microphone, one that can clearly capture your voice.  For the past few weeks, I have been using TONOR’s new TC-777 microphone

REVIEW – When recording, streaming, or gaming, it’s important to have a good microphone, one that can clearly capture your voice.  Most mics come with a short stand that takes up precious space on your desk and positions the mic closer to your keyboard, a source of unwanted ambient noise, than to your voice.  Both