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Audio Recording

    • The Best Podcast Equipment for 2026

      A good hook can draw listeners in, but bad sound quality can drive them away. From mics to headphones, here’s the best podcast gear we’ve tested for recording professional-quality audio.

      4 months, 4 weeks By Tim Gideon
      The Best Podcast Equipment for 2026 (Slideshow Audio Recording)
    • The Best USB Microphones for 2026

      Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics for content creation, gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

      5 months, 1 week By Tim Gideon, Will Greenwald
      The Best USB Microphones for 2026 (Roundup Computex)
    • Rode NT1 5th Generation
      4.0 Excellent

      A versatile XLR and USB combo mic with premium accessories

      3 years, 3 months By Tim Gideon
      Rode NT1 5th Generation (Review Rode NT1 5th Generation)
    • SSL Connex
      4.0 Excellent

      A crafty consumer-level mic from SSL

      3 years, 4 months By Tim Gideon
      SSL Connex (Review SSL Connex)
    • MSI Immerse GV60
      4.0 Excellent

      A Swiss Army knife for budget-friendly home studio recording

      3 years, 6 months By Tim Gideon
      MSI Immerse GV60 (Review MSI Immerse GV60)
    • 512 Audio Tempest
      3.5 Good

      A transparent microphone that can use better accessories

      3 years, 6 months By Tim Gideon
      512 Audio Tempest (Review 512 Audio Tempest)
    • Razer Seiren V2 Pro
      3.5 Good

      A solid mic for Windows-based content creators

      4 years By Will Greenwald
      Razer Seiren V2 Pro (Review Razer Seiren V2 Pro)
    • DJI Mic
      3.5 Good

      A solid dual-mic system depending on your setup

      4 years, 1 month By Tim Gideon
      DJI Mic (Review DJI Mic)
    • Joby Wavo POD
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      An affordable, versatile voice mic for podcasters and streamers

      4 years, 3 months By Will Greenwald
      Joby Wavo POD (Review Joby Wavo POD)
    • Rode PodMic
      4.0 Excellent

      A no-frills XLR mic that's a step up from USB-based alternatives

      4 years, 4 months By Tim Gideon
      Rode PodMic (Review Rode PodMic)
    • Rode PSA1+
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      A critical component for your recording setup

      4 years, 4 months By Tim Gideon
      Rode PSA1+ (Review Rode PSA1+)
    • Sennheiser MKE 400
      3.5 Good

      A quality analog mic for DSP-free recordings

      4 years, 7 months By Tim Gideon
      Sennheiser MKE 400 (Review Sennheiser MKE 400)
    • V-Moda BoomPro X
      3.5 Good

      Add a boom mic to almost any wired headphones

      4 years, 8 months By Tim Gideon
      V-Moda BoomPro X (Review V-Moda BoomPro X)