Condenser Microphones: What Are They, and How Do They Work?
By Jack Barton
Condenser microphones offer a wide spectrum of sound with incredible clarity. Learn more about what they are and how they work.
10 Shure MV7 Alternatives to Save You Money
By Jack Barton
Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Shure MV7? Check out these great microphoness that won't break the bank.
3 Shure SM58 Alternatives That Don’t Suck
By Jack Barton
The Shure SM58 is a legendary microphone. But sometimes, you need something different. Here are our top three Shure SM58 alternatives.
Microphone Polar Patterns Explained
By Jack Barton
You’ve probably heard about polar or pickup patterns when looking up mic specs. Learn what they mean and some common applications for them.
3 Blue Yeti Alternatives That Sound Just As Good (Or Better)
By Jack Barton
Don’t get me wrong. The Blue Yeti is a fantastic microphone. After all, there’s a reason why it’s one of, if not the best-selling USB ...
8 Dead-Simple Ways to Make Your Blue Yeti Sound Better
By Jack Barton
The Blue Yeti is a fantastic-sounding microphone… if you use it right. Here are some super simple ways to make it sound better.
The Best Budget Dynamic Microphones ($100 or Less!)
By Jack Barton
Whether you’re recording vocals, instruments, or something else, dynamic microphones offer the flexibility you need to record in any situation. And thankfully, you don’t have ...
Blue enCORE Alternatives: Substituting Discontinued Mics
By Jack Barton
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of Blue’s enCORE series microphones. And by now, you’ve probably realized they’ve been discontinued. Many folks ...
3 Shure SM57 Alternatives That Work For Everything
By Jack Barton
The SM57 is a legendary microphone, but you might be looking for something different. Check out our top picks for Shure SM57 alternatives.
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Proximity Effect
By Jack Barton
The proximity effect in audio is a phenomenon that comes up a lot in audio production. It’s mostly a problem with vocalists like singers, podcasters, ...
4 Amazing USB Microphones for Studio-Quality Voice-Overs
By Jack Barton
Your production can ride or die on the quality of your voice-over. Even with terrible video resolution or crappy background music, most people will be ...
Dynamic Microphones for Podcasting That Sound Awesome
By Jack Barton
Clean audio is the key to a good podcast. Here are the best dynamic microphones for podcasting, streaming, and YouTube.
Dynamic Microphones: What Are They, and How Do They Work?
By Jack Barton
Dynamic microphones are the workhorses of the microphone world. Learn more about what they are and how they work.
3 Vocal Microphones Under $200 for Any Occasion
By Jack Barton
There are plenty of cheap vocal microphones around. Not all of them are great, and you need something affordable without sacrificing sound quality and performance. ...