Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted XLR ...

Like other audio interfaces, a USB audio interface takes an analog signal and converts ... as monitoring can make or break a session. Quality microphone preamps are a must-have top notch audio quality ...

Shure's MV7i is a classic dynamic USB mic with an XLR and 1/4-inch combo input for an additional microphone or instrument. With Shure's MOTIV Mix it's a mini studio.

When it comes to making music, there are a lot of elements to consider – each of which have their own separate claim to being ...

Shure’s new MV7i is an alt version of its popular USB mic — but instead of an XLR output, you can plug in an XLR or TRS audio input and use it as a stereo USB interface. I like this as a ...

Typically connecting to the computer via USB or FireWire, audio interfaces are used for professional audio performance and when a variety of microphones and instruments are involved. They come ...

The interface takes an analog signal coming from your microphone or musical instrument ... Interface First thing to look for in an audio interface is how it connects to your computer or mobile device.

When [Mahesh Venkitachalam] was experimenting with machine learning for audio applications ... are chips available to directly interface such a microphone to a USB port, but [Mahesh] found them ...

Hardware and firmware files for a MEMS microphones USB audio interface based on the XMOS XUF216. Allows to connect up to 16 microphones and provides the option to cascade multiple base boards. This ...

For XLR mics, you'll also need an audio interface and an XLR male to female cable to hook up your microphone. Is it better to use USB or XLR? If you're just going to use your single mic at your PC ...

When [Mahesh Venkitachalam] was experimenting with machine learning for audio applications ... are chips available to directly interface such a microphone to a USB port, but [Mahesh] found them ...