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“A very impressive all-in-one audio recording solution aimed at music and multimedia users”: Hisong AirStudio S1 review
By Jon Musgrave published
Crowdfunded startup Hisong wants to simplify mobile recording. Let’s see if it has succeeded

Best mic stands 2026: My top picks for studio, stage, and podcasting
By Dave Clews last updated
Whether you need to secure a heavy tube mic or get your drum overheads in order, these are the most stable and reliable mic stands for a variety of budgets

The MU-1 mic promises to make the much-loved ribbon-and-condenser recording trick way more accessible
By Ben Rogerson published
It promises to combine a classic dual-mic studio technique into one product

“Say goodbye to unravelling cables and restricted movement”: t-bone launch new series of wireless mics
By Beth Simpson published
The 300 series can run six systems simultaneously

How Radiohead were finally convinced to embrace wireless guitar and mic tech for their most recent shows
By Ben Rogerson published
“We brought it into Jonny Greenwood’s studio and did some blind tests. We all listened and even the most cynical guitar techs were impressed!”

Best XLR microphones 2026: Top mics for podcasting, streaming, and studio work
By Simon Fellows last updated
Upgrade from USB with the very best-quality, noise-free mics from AKG, Aston, Neumann, Rode, Sennheiser, Shure and more

Olivia Dean sings the praises of the affordable vocal mic that’s still going strong after 60 years
By Ben Rogerson published
“We ended up going with a chrome finish for The Art of Loving Tour, which fits perfectly with the show design,” she says

Best live vocal microphones 2026: My pick of the top vocal mics that'll elevate your live performance
By Simon Fellows last updated
Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, DPA, Aston and more

Best USB microphones 2026: Plug-and-play mics for everything from streaming to singing
By James Grimshaw last updated
Capturing audio has never been easier, with these all-in-one USB microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and more

“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
By Chris Corfield published
The flexibility of XLR and the simplicity of USB combine to create a versatile dynamic broadcast contender
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