Microphones

Last updated: January 12th, 2023 at 12:17 UTC+01:00 The Galaxy S23 series is only a few weeks away, as the company has already confirmed a February 1 unveiling and opened up reservations for the upcoming devices. Hardware specifications have not yet been officially revealed, but the company has hinted at major camera improvements. Unofficially, a new report has added more information to the growing pile. According to it, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will boast several audio quality improvements. The report touches on camera…

Universal Audio is known for its leading software emulation that mimics the quality of more expensive gear. After entering the modeling microphone space last year with the L22, the company is back with a pair of mics that, while fairly pricey, could appeal to serious bedroom producers. The Sphere DLX is the higher-end model at $1,499. It emulates 38 classic ribbon, condenser, and dynamic studio mics — including models from Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony and others. (That’s up from the 34 models that last year’s LP22…

If you're looking for an iPhone external microphone, look no further. Why trust us? We're a company made up of tech experts worldwide, and we have lots of experience with the best accessories for Apple devices. For podcasting, great audio for video, and more, we need the best and most convenient mics around. Which one you choose will depend on your specific needs, but we like the RØDE VideoMic Me-L the best overall.Best overall: RØDE VideoMic Me-LRØDE videomic microphone (Image credit: RØDE)The RØDE VideoMic Me-L is a…

Recording the iMore Show on my iMac has given me a plethora of experience with USB microphones for Mac, and HyperX has been putting out some quality products recently. The DuoCast is no exception.I've reviewed both the QuadCast S (opens in new tab) and SoloCast (opens in new tab) before, and the DuoCast sits right in between those two in HyperX's lineup. It's not too expensive, not too cheap, and works just as intended.I've been using the HyperX DuoCast for about a month or so, and not only have I recorded podcasts and…

As an ardent birder, nothing gives me more joy than the simple act of cleaning my binoculars (‘bins' in birder slang). A clean pair of ‘bins' is the most indispensable tool that a birder needs to spot and observe birds doing what they naturally do. Bird-watching or ‘birding' is watching and observing birds and their behaviours in their natural habitats. In other words, all birders like to watch birds, or ‘go birding', or simply, ‘bird'. Birding, as an activity, includes watching or admiring birds, photographing or filming…

Although the sensitivity and performance of microphones has improved quite a bit since Alexander Graham Bell first patented them, they still have one big drawback that researchers from Carnegie Mellon University may have finally overcome by using a pair of run-of-the-mill video cameras.Put a microphone in a room with a bunch of musicians,and while you’ll capture every last note and nuance of their individual performances, you’ll be left with a single recording with everything all mixed together. But to make that…

Whether you're streaming on Twitch or just trying to be heard in a (virtual) warzone, nothing quite beats a dedicated, standalone microphone. Don't get me wrong — the best gaming headsets have some pretty impressive built-in mics these days, but they're built to multi-task, not to deliver professional-grade, crystal-clear clarity (or to pick up anything other than one person's speaking voice). A standalone mic will make your voice sound better and clearer to your teammates and viewers, and can be used for other things as…