Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted ...

Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...

The MVX2U interface delivers the customization and simplicity of the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop app to all condenser and dynamic XLR microphones, regardless of the manufacturer. With the MVX2U, users can ...

If you’re a content creator and you have an XLR microphone, you don’t necessarily need to buy a USB microphone to interface with your computer for uses like streaming and podcasting. Shure’s got you ...

Henry Engineering will show its USB Matchbox and USB Match Plus next week at NAB. These are USB-to-XLR digital audio codecs that replace common sound cards in PC or laptop computers. The company says ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The Connect 2 by Lewitt Audio is a compact USB audio ...

Overview:  Hybrid USB/XLR mics like Shure MV7+ offer the best versatility for creators scaling from beginner setups to ...

The good news is, Shure decided to create something a little more attainable for podcasters and streamers: The $249 MV7, its first microphone with USB and XLR connectivity. That flexibility means you ...

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Forte sounds great, integrates seamlessly and, while it's not very original, looks good. High-quality I/O with all Focusrite's preamp and signal conversion know-how. Nicely designed, feature-packed ...