Tag: microphones
Can ‘modeling’ microphones deliver on their copycat promise?
The humble microphone. For many, it’s little more than a tool for a Zoom call. For streamers and podcasters it’s a utilitarian bit of kit. But for some — singers, musicians and other recording artists — it’s an instrument as characteristic and expressive as any guitar or piano. The microphone…
Read MoreRode claims its new podcast-friendly NT1 offers ‘unclippable’ audio
When a microphone has been around for 30 years, it must be doing something right. The Rode NT1 is arguably the company’s flagship studio mic and origin story for the brand’s name. The mic was originally called the Rodent1, shortened to Rode NT1 and the rest is history. Today, the…
Read MoreThe best podcasting gear for beginners
Starting a podcast is easy. Making one that actually sounds good is another story entirely. We can't help much with the bigger problems facing would-be podcasters — finding a good topic and getting people to listen — but we can point you to the best gear to get started. With…
Read MoreUniversal Audio is getting into premium microphones
Universal Audio, which has long been known for its premium audio interfaces and plugins, is moving into a new market as it has revealed its first microphones. As with the company's other gear, expect to pay a pretty penny to get your hands on these. Universal Audio The SD-1 Dynamic…
Read More512 Audio debuts its first ‘studio-inspried’ USB mics for creators
Another year of restrictions means the excuses for not starting that podcast are surely drying up. If your last one was “I can’t find a USB mic I like,” then 512 Audio might be about to ruin your (procrastinator’s) day. The company is unveiling two USB microphones at CES this…
Read MoreHow to make the most of your at-home videoconference setup: Microphone edition
Working from home isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and a slew of companies just announced longer-term initiatives to make their remote work practices either extend or permanent. That means for some it’s the perfect time to take their at-home videoconferencing setup even further, so we’re going to take a closer…
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