<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Microphones ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/recording/microphones Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:52:17 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “If you are choosing one desktop mic to cover podcasting, streaming and clean home-studio voice capture, the PodMic USB makes a strong case”: Rode PodMic USB review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/rode-podmic-usb-review a93LK68xSLcqeNvn3rkV34 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:52:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Rode spent the money where it counts, namely the preamp and conversion”: Rode NT-USB+ review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/rode-nt-usb-plus-review TZ9UiS85pUW4KbkzGoeqMG Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:10:34 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:21:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Captures the essence of the U87 design and is ideal for a multitude of recording tasks”: Warm Audio WA-87jr review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/warm-audio-wa-87jr-review MBcgLwD4zdyDkmeNQcWSSP Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:42:26 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:43:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ “While tracking a very quiet vocal, I found myself double-checking to confirm the mic was even active. This level of noise performance is seriously impressive”: Shure shakes up its KSM condenser microphone line ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/while-tracking-a-very-quiet-vocal-i-found-myself-double-checking-to-confirm-the-mic-was-even-active-this-level-of-noise-performance-is-seriously-impressive-shure-shakes-up-its-ksm-condenser-microphone-line QA3Vhacb9GQeBRfCoipqgY Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A perfect choice for podcasters, streamers and music users”: AKG C-Series microphones review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/akg-c-series-microphones-review GyVHVq6ucfFComs9xnVRxS Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:13:48 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Our goal was simple: let’s design a mic that creators would reach for every day”: AKG unveils new C-Series condenser mics inspired by studio classics ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/our-goal-was-simple-lets-design-a-mic-that-creators-would-reach-for-every-day-akg-unveils-new-c-series-condenser-mics-inspired-by-studio-classics cLnJGsc6WjnFVwMj8bN98Q Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:25:25 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:51:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ "In terms of audio and signal performance, it delivers everything I would want as a vocalist": Positive Grid Spark Link XLR wireless system review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/positive-grid-spark-link-xlr-wireless-system-review QiVShr7xeodu6fySBJTx2F Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:52:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ My daily-driver podcast mic is 15% off for Black Friday at Amazon and it’s one of the smartest buys you can make for a spoken word setup ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/shure-mv7-black-friday-deal 4vXMmodAz8p242ppJUFNYF Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:10:02 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:20:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Delivers outstanding value for budget-conscious users”: the t.bone freeU HT 823 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/the-t-bone-freeu-ht-823-review L7D7pGsvBh5nryp4ZC3UU3 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:10:25 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can save literal thousands of dollars off music gear in Sweetwater's amazing Early Access Black Friday sale – here are 10 of the best discounts ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/sweetwater-early-black-friday-sale-2025 Li74UnZvBsGciqo242Hzh7 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:08:50 +0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:55:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Connect microphones wirelessly to PA systems, mixers, or audio interfaces, without complicated setup or risk of interference”: Positive Grid’s Spark LINK XLR offers cable-free and fuss-free connections for live performance ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/connect-microphones-wirelessly-to-pa-systems-mixers-or-audio-interfaces-without-complicated-setup-or-risk-of-interference-positive-grids-spark-link-xlr-offers-cable-free-and-fuss-free-connections-for-live-performance vZF5CMyemervHoHczEktaX Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:23:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ever wondered how a microphone really works? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/ever-wondered-how-a-microphone-really-works ZCTxyEcMCjVYXsfkGpdWwG Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:04:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I drove everyone crazy with it because I was the only one who noticed at first, but once I pointed it out we all heard it and wanted it gone”: The curious case of The Weeknd’s mic distortion, and how his live sound team fixed it ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/i-drove-everyone-crazy-with-it-because-i-was-the-only-one-who-noticed-at-first-but-once-i-pointed-it-out-we-all-heard-it-and-wanted-it-gone-the-curious-case-of-the-weeknds-mic-distortion-and-how-his-live-sound-team-fixed-it prfCZ4YPGHWs9DnZDA4F2c Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:30:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ “People sometimes expect me to be an audio snob because I exude ‘music snob’ sometimes, even though I’m not a snob. I’m not a snob at all": Laufey says she’s happy to make do with voice memo recordings and doesn’t pay much attention to the mics she uses ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/people-sometimes-expect-me-to-be-an-audio-snob-because-i-exude-music-snob-sometimes-even-though-im-not-a-snob-im-not-a-snob-at-all-laufey-says-shes-happy-to-make-do-with-voice-memo-recordings-and-doesnt-pay-much-attention-to-the-mics-she-uses wwjofHbPJQw766CYepzCyK Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:33:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A highly flexible mic with an excellent overall delivery”: Warm Audio Fen-tone Ribbon Mic review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/a-highly-flexible-mic-with-an-excellent-overall-delivery-warm-audio-fen-tone-ribbon-mic-review RgjXSpv3qPAUVW4vkTGPxn Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:10:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A versatile and durable dynamic microphone suitable for a range of applications”: Universal Audio SD-1 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/a-versatile-and-durable-dynamic-microphone-suitable-for-a-range-of-applications-universal-audio-sd-1-review 3ft9NhB3pGWobpdH5hzHJ6 Thu, 22 May 2025 15:22:25 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Its robust construction, low self-noise, and ability to emulate a range of classic microphones make it a valuable asset”: Universal Audio SC-1 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/universal-audio-sc-1-review Zio2rcwjwvSBUiHHBVZHjM Tue, 13 May 2025 17:03:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is tennis superstar Serena Williams being bombarded with microphones fired from confetti cannons? Allow us to explain… ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/why-is-tennis-superstar-serena-williams-being-bombarded-with-microphones-fired-from-confetti-cannons-allow-us-to-explain xvyFVUGoWTFUepVXnxYHEf Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:41:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A high-quality solution for capturing your drums”: Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/sennheiser-md-421-kompakt-review TrWxqjPkmZ6F5cmuoBH6Ec Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:22:49 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2025: Shure takes to the stage with new instrument, headset and vocal mics ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/namm-2025-shure-takes-to-the-stage-with-new-instrument-headset-and-vocal-mics oodKk9e8DzrUfU4LcP8Ebh Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:09:28 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He sounded like when I talk to him in person, so I said, ‘Well, that’s the mic'": Why Justin Timberlake's engineer has him singing through a classic low-budget vocal mic on his latest tour ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/he-sounded-like-when-i-talk-to-him-in-person-so-i-said-well-thats-the-mic-why-justin-timberlakes-engineer-has-him-singing-through-a-low-budget-classic-on-his-latest-tour 7eFFaW9jRyS5QMGcBDRiya Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:11:47 +0000 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:36:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Holiday Gift for 2024 - Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Recording Microphone ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/gear-gadgets/best-holiday-gift-for-2024-sennheiser-md-421-kompakt-recording-microphone V9gMYQ52eFFGqCqoo9QudN Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:10:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sweetwater's mega Shure microphone sale includes big savings on a legendary mic used by the Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Metallica, Green Day and more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/sweetwater-shure-black-friday-microphone-sale Wvq7CWDssPGoS9DPRK5VKK Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:09:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “For those needing a step up from cheaper, more basic condenser microphones, the MV6 is an excellent investment​”: Shure MV6 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/shure-mv6-review yXyJftqtFrHT3oxRs9noeG Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:39:27 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “In purely sonic terms the SM4 shone, capturing rich mid-range frequencies, making it an ideal choice for vocals and acoustic instruments”: Shure SM4 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/shure-sm4-review GaKRA9swEE7BRrXwHBsC4K Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:36:23 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Professional-quality recordings with minimal effort": Shure's new SM4 microphone aims to simplify home recording ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/shure-sm4 FLTdhBDjnd4EuHWvRSaKTh Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:46:33 +0000 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:52:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “One of the most versatile, feature-laden mics for podcasting”: Shure MV7+ review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/one-of-the-most-versatile-feature-laden-mics-for-podcasting-shure-mv7-review MjVrHu6iTNDkSa9KiWnetB Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:44:49 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Whether you're upgrading from the SM7B or exploring professional microphones for the first time, the SM7dB is a compelling option that stands out in its category”: Shure SM7dB review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/shure-sm7db-review 3d9MDud3hcYuNL9WKpPMfg Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:45:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Analogue sounds better to you whether you know it does or you don't – 6 million years of evolution is not gonna be fooled by 30 years of chip design": The front-of-house sound engineer for Van Halen, Rolling Stones and Jeff Beck talks gear ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/analogue-sounds-better-to-you-whether-you-know-it-does-or-you-dont-6-million-years-of-evolution-is-not-gonna-be-fooled-by-30-years-of-chip-design-the-front-of-house-sound-engineer-for-van-halen-rolling-stones-and-jeff-beck-talks-gear JTuax4cuTvHaartyk57AhN Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:06:54 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A superb option for podcasters, streamers and musicians”: Lewitt Ray review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/lewitt-ray-review nLxxA4XWgBEgYsTKyVc5w7 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:22:24 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lauten Audio announces Tom Mic - which it says is the world's first large diaphragm condenser mic specifically designed for rack and floor toms ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/lauten-audio-announces-tom-mic-condenser-microphone-rack-floor-tom WFr3pW3tyumeCmV55oFwrD Tue, 14 May 2024 23:27:36 +0000 Tue, 14 May 2024 23:30:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio’s new Standard Series mics bring Hemisphere modelling to drum and instrument recording ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ua-new-standard-series-mics c4BVwYY4bLrBX8b9yxPHmJ Tue, 14 May 2024 14:44:09 +0000 Tue, 14 May 2024 23:30:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ CloudVocal's FlashTrack microphone revolutionizes recording with innovative DSP and versatile features ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/cloudvocal-flashtrack-microphone RCEFpyP66xNzbWMXn6TKgF Thu, 02 May 2024 14:14:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the difference between an instrument mic and a vocal mic? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/instrument-mic-vs-vocal-mic 49u3DwVmkfLeHwSb5tkHEJ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:44:26 +0000 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:44:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Ultra-versatile as well as fantastic value for money”: Rode NT1 Signature review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/rode-nt1-signature-review cHDuVs78ku7mFoQyh8YsBn Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:39:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:10:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ SM57 vs SM58: which of these classic microphones should you pick? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/sm57-vs-sm58 c6U4pgF954ohHgUtWb77TZ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:32:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ "In a world of generic all-rounders, the Snare Mic is more than just friendly naming and marketing bluster" Lauten Audio Snare Mic review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/lauten-audio-snare-mic-review HCLnC9owSVKVR9qmzbncJ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:58:05 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:10:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Shure's MV7+ the best microphone for podcasters, YouTubers and content creators? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/shure-mv7-microphone RPiTLo2n8NW5wW96htcKv7 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:27:02 +0000 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:33:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: "We'll change the microphone world forever" - Aim Audio targets mic market with two new condensers and 'world-first' features ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/aim-audio-targets-the-mic-market-with-two-new-condenser-mics-with-world-first-features 2ioCbrniuSuoEZYh2Ayt8h Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:51:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the difference between different microphone designs and how do they work? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/microphone-designs-explainer qwqpveabEWj2DtoeeEfbwP Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:40:48 +0000 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:13:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sweetwater’s epic early Black Friday sale has up 70% off studio gear, music tech, microphones, monitors and more - here’s what we’re eyeing up ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/sweetwater-early-black-friday-sale-launches StjFBvfzdr8QqR9vbmQct5 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:01:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Austrian Audio’s MiCreator Studio looks like what it is: an audio interface and a microphone combined ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/austrian-audio-micreator-studio-mic-audio-interface xbCSmwhyLzCVtYSVuLjnrk Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:48:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Artists fight back: Cardi B throws microphone at concert goer who spills drink on her – her vocal carries on anyway ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/cardi-b-throws-a-mic-at-fan uSD7sj6VM9qVUSckPmxJUQ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:54:59 +0000 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:43:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shure SM7B vs Rode NT1: Which mic is best? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/shure-sm7b-vs-rode-nt1 5PM8aQrMAmtsh764earZ9S Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:15:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ BEACN Mic review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/beacn-mic-review TN25SaYa7zW6DrTdsBYF6o Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:31:31 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:06:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ RØDE says that the PodMic USB is its “most versatile mic ever” ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/rode-podmic-usb v6mxp3f2pV58A96juAuyxA Wed, 24 May 2023 16:07:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Røde Microphones NT1 5th gen review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/rode-microphones-nt1-5th-gen VyxbpWYnhNkojGEBCpSGhF Mon, 15 May 2023 10:47:31 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best budget mic preamps: Upgrade your studio setup for less ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-budget-mic-preamps 7XNhAsVSLyYcskAbwKWjaB Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:16:49 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:04:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Teenage Engineering announces the CM-15, a portable microphone that promises great sound whatever the recording situation ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/teenage-engineering-CM-15-portable-microphone B8aXSB5FRPaqtrxNjBjQx9 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:19:43 +0000 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:22:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ RØDE announces a complete range of new and updated podcast gear ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/rode-new-podcasting-gear fdYaW3MbBqVQRnhMPAXTq9 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:20:32 +0000