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“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

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

What's the difference between different microphone designs and how do they work?
By Si Truss published
If you've heard the terms dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mic before and wondered what they actually mean, we're here to help

Austrian Audio’s MiCreator Studio looks like what it is: an audio interface and a microphone combined
By Ben Rogerson published
Record using the built-in condenser mic and use the audio input to capture a second device

Artists fight back: Cardi B throws microphone at concert goer who spills drink on her – her vocal carries on anyway
By Andy Jones published
It's the latest in a depressing series of 'throwing' incidents between fans and on-stage performers
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