Latest about Microphones
The curious case of The Weeknd’s mic distortion, and how his live sound team fixed it
“We came to realize that it was the result of the combination of The Weeknd’s unique vocal timbre and the hyping of compression and high-end,” says front of house engineer Derek Brener
Best cheap microphones for recording 2025: Budget microphones for the home studio
Record at home for less with my pick of the best budget recording microphones around
Laufey says she’s happy to use voice memo recordings and doesn’t pay much attention to the mics she uses
“I think the phone sounds great sometimes"
“A highly flexible mic with an excellent overall delivery”: Warm Audio Fen-tone Ribbon Mic review
Ribbon mics are a great addition to your mic palette and this one could be the perfect combination of old and new
“A versatile and durable dynamic microphone suitable for a range of applications”: Universal Audio SD-1 review
Affordable dynamic microphone bringing professional sound from a top-tier brand
“One of the most versatile, feature-laden mics for podcasting”: Shure MV7+ review
Shure’s latest is an evolution, if not a revolution, in premium podcasting mics
“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
Classy condenser with top-shelf tricks but a bargain price tag
Why is Serena Williams being bombarded with microphones fired from confetti cannons?
In purely literal terms, this might be the biggest mic drop ever
