If you want to begin their journey of creating content for YouTube or streaming games on Twitch, one of most essential bits of kit to pick up is a solid USB or XLR microphone. A dedicated ...

Dan Slentz tests Shure’s new SM4 microphone. The company markets it as a home recording mic for vocals and instruments.

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Alternatively, you can go for an XLR mic. Generally, these tend to be more expensive, plus, they require a dedicated audio interface. Affording the best gear for streaming is bad enough these days ...

XLR microphones connected to your PC via an XLR ... The audio quality is clear and well-pitched for streaming. But in our test, it lacked the warmth of vocals compared to rivals.

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.

There must be something in the water over at B&H Photo Video, as they've knocked $120 off the 'regular' price of our favourite 'budget' XLR microphone. We've recommended the 512 Audio Limelight ...

For your XLR mic, the BEACN Studio app has the same options ... So, if you want to listen to your mix with headphones while ...

We've rounded up the best streaming mixers on the market in 2025 to help you master, fade, and channel all your audio sources ...

A headset combines a high-quality microphone and a pair of headphones ... ATH-M50xSTS headset is ideal for live-streaming and there's a choice of XLR and ... [+] USB connectors.