microphone

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

REVIEW – If you are reading this from the far off future of the year 2050, welcome! This is the year 2020- the infamous year of COVID-19 and Shelter-in-Place. Many of us are working at home and suffering from the indignity of poor audio from webcams as we attempt to conference call with video en

REVIEW – I occasionally record videos on my smartphone, but one of the annoying things is that the microphone doesn’t work well for some outdoor conditions, mainly windy days. When the Sabinetek SmartMike+ review offer came along, I hoped it would solve that problem. What is it? The Sabinetek SmartMike+ is a Bluetooth 5.0 wireless

REVIEW – Today’s mobile phones and cameras come with lenses that are capable of superb zoom for taking videos but the audio can become lost in background noise or poor signal to the microphone. The IK iRig Mic Video digital shotgun microphone aims to solve these problems. Read on to see what I think! What

REVIEW – Since I started gaming, I have been using a headset with a microphone attached. The headsets themselves were not cheap so I figured the microphones would be enough, yet, when I see streamers, the have a dedicated microphone. Eventually, curiosity got the better of me, so I checked out the Blue Yeti X

REVIEW – Blue is an audio company known best for making many different types of microphones for podcasts, streamers, musicians, and audio professionals. Many podcast and Youtube content creators feature their products in their videos and shows, and I’ve always wanted to try one for myself since I wanted to start streaming on Twitch, as

REVIEW – What if you took the Yeti USB microphone and took a shrink ray to it? That was my thought when I saw the Blue Yeti Nano microphone. But how does it sound, and what features would be missing from the smaller package? I tried out the Nano to find out. What is it?

One of the golden rules of audio is to put the microphone where the sound is. For recording purposes, this means placing the microphone close to your mouth, but not in an obtrusive way. Blue Designs, the makers of the popular USB Yeti Microphone, introduces a sleek adjustable boom arm with good looks to boot.