Only one polar pattern (cardioid), might be too heavy for some mic arms, few options for third-party pop filters and shock mounts. It's hard to make a microphone that stands out these days. The basics ...

A microphone that can switch the 'directionality' of whether it picks up only the sound in front of the microphone or hears sounds evenly in all directions is useful because it can block out ...

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Rode is back with an exciting launch, this time around the fifth iteration of the audio brand's studio condenser microphone, the Rode NT1. The new model adds some pretty significant updates as well as ...

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The new RØDE NT1 Signature Series has all the improvements of the 5th Generation NT1 but without the USB interface. This is strictly XLR. Following the launch of RØDE’s new 5th Generation of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're setting up a home music studio, your microphones is one of its most important elements. Unless you plan to create every sound in ...

The RODE X XDM-100 is another belting microphone from the audio company. It does demand a steep price of admission, but for those who commit, it’s a great microphone that will deliver excellent ...

The Tempest is one of the better-sounding mics for $150. Yeah, it lacks some of the versatility of other mics, and that desktop stand is a joke, but its crisp, warm audio is a delightful upgrade to ...

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When we looked at our first product from Maono, a similar kit with a boom arm instead of a desk stand, I was impressed by how much they included for the price. The exact same is true with this kit. It ...