Can you use a USB mic with Android? Using an external microphone with your Android smartphone used to be pretty straightforward. All you had to do was plug one into the headphone jack. Now, however, ...

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 gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

The Roccat Torch is a fun, flashy microphone for gamers and streamers, or anyone who likes some desktop bling. Don’t expect incredible audio quality and you won’t be disappointed. The Torch can’t ...

Find the the best USB microphones to record podcasts, voiceovers, or music that elevate your audio quality. For those looking for a microphone that can deliver fantastic sound quality without breaking ...

If you’re a content creator and you have an XLR microphone, you don’t necessarily need to buy a USB microphone to interface with your computer for uses like streaming and podcasting. Shure’s got you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Podcasting has blossomed during the pandemic, proving to be ...

I was happy — excited, even — to check out Shure’s latest USB microphone. Its predecessor, the MV7, has been my default podcasting mic since it was launched toward to end of 2020. I’ve recorded more ...