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Best microphones for recording 2025: Top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
By Chris Corfield last updated
These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more, split by price

“A superb option for podcasters, streamers and musicians”: Lewitt Ray review
By Chris Corfield published
Beat the proximity effect with Lewitt’s exciting new range detection technology. We go live

Best wireless microphones 2025: The finest untethered vocal devices
By Simon Fellows last updated
Free your performance with the best wireless mics from Røde, Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, Line 6, Behringer and Electro-Voice – plus our expert buying advice

Best budget podcasting microphones 2025: Wallet-friendly microphones for budding podcasters
By Chris Corfield last updated
Budget podcast mics for voice and speech situations, including Rode, Audio-Technica, Shure, and more

Lauten Audio announces Tom Mic - which it says is the world's first large diaphragm condenser mic specifically designed for rack and floor toms
By Stuart Williams published
Watch Foo Fighters engineer Darrell Thorp, RATM live engineer Sean “Sully” Sullivan and session drummer Blair Sinta put the Tom Mic through its paces

UA's new Standard Series mics bring Hemisphere modelling to drum and instrument recording
By Ben Rogerson published
SD-3, SD-5 and SD-7 can each be made to sound like one of 32 classic mics

CloudVocal's FlashTrack microphone revolutionizes recording with innovative DSP and versatile features
By Advertorial published
Adjust levels, add effects and access emulations of iconic microphones all from FlashTrack's onboard interface

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
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