(click thumbnail)FIG. 1 - Circuit of a condenser microphone with electrically switchable polar characteristics. (click thumbnail)FIG. 2 - Polar patterns obtainable from a microphone as shown in Fig. 1 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One important characteristic of microphones is the polar pattern, also known as the pickup ...

In the audio world, there are often recurring problems that cause headaches for recording enthusiasts and podcast producers. One example of this is the persistent intrusion of background noise, which ...

Shure just revealed the MoveMic 88+ wireless direct-to-phone microphone with four selectable polar patterns. The company says this is the first-ever microphone of its type to offer this feature. For ...

There are many impressive dedicated microphones on the market. However, which one is right can be very subjective and specific to each person. The HyperX QuadCast looks set to offer a solution for ...

Whether you’re a gamer, podcaster, music producer or content creator, you are likely always searching for the ideal microphone to capture your audio. If you already use your smartphone or tablet for ...

This audio recorder is simple to use and is great for recording both voice and music. It has built-in condenser microphones that offer different pickup patterns for directional or ambient recording.

At the tail end of last year, I reviewed the Blue Yeti X USB microphone which was a real favorite with me. USB microphones are brilliant for increasing the sound quality of your video chats. They’re ...