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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

We are here looking at the Cherry Xtrfy NGALE X, an XLR/USB hybrid dynamic microphone that is ready for creators of all kinds. Last year, we were surprised by Cherry with the release of their first ...

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, ...

Shure has launched its new MV7 Podcast Mic. As the company’s first hybrid XLR/USB microphone, the MV7 is aimed at content creators who are involved in podcasting, VO and more. As an entry-level ...