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What's the difference between an instrument mic and a vocal mic?
By Joe Dean published
Understanding the nuances between different mic types is essential for making informed decisions that match your recording requirements
“Ultra-versatile as well as fantastic value for money”: Rode NT1 Signature review
By Matt McCracken published
One of the world’s most popular studio microphones gets back to basics. We find out more
SM57 vs SM58: which of these classic microphones should you pick?
By Matt McCracken published
We put two of the most popular microphones ever made head to head to find out which is best for your use case
"In a world of generic all-rounders, the Snare Mic is more than just friendly naming and marketing bluster" Lauten Audio Snare Mic review
By Stuart Williams published
It’s designed for snare drums. It’s a microphone. It’s the Lauten Audio Snare Mic
Is Shure's MV7+ the best microphone for podcasters, YouTubers and content creators?
By Matt Mullen published
With handy new DSP-based features and an LED level meter, Shure has cooked up something special for content creators
Best condenser mics 2024: Our expert picks for budget and pro use
By Simon Fellows last updated
Capture every nuance of a vocal and every detail of an instrument with our pick of condenser microphones from Neumann, Audio-Technica, Aston, AKG and more
Best budget USB microphones 2024: Get creative and sound better for less
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert pick of the top budget USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls and more
NAMM 2024: "We'll change the microphone world forever" - Aim Audio targets mic market with two new condensers and 'world-first' features
By Andy Jones published
New company brings mic manufacturing back to its home city of Berlin and opens with "stunningly beautiful" models
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