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What Kind of Microphone Do You Need for Streaming?
By Stewart Bendle published
If you’re thinking about getting into streaming, or want to upgrade your streaming setup, there are various different types of microphones - but what’s the best one for you?
Rode NT1 5th Generation Mic Review: Dual Connectivity
By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published
The NT1 5th Generation adds USB-C connectivity and 32-bit float audio to Rode’s iconic mic.
HyperX ProCast XLR Microphone Review: Good Sound But Too Expensive
By Christopher Coke published
The HyperX ProCast is a good XLR microphone with a couple of nice features and included accessories but is much too expensive to make it a good choice against the competition.
Rode X XCM-50 Review: Solidly Streamer-Ready
By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published
The Rode X XCM-50 is a small, sturdy condenser USB-microphone “tuned” for gamers and streamers.
Pick up a Shure SM7B XLR Microphone With $40 Off: Real Deals
By Stewart Bendle published
Level up your podcasts and streams with the Shure SM7B
Rode NT-USB+ Review: Who Needs an XLR Mic?
By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published
The Rode NT-USB+ brings Rode’s Revolution Preamp technology to the NT-USB.
Elgato Wave DX XLR Microphone Review: Affordable, Full-Bodied Sound
By Christopher Coke published
The Elgato Wave DX offers a rich sound and a good price, but you’ll need Elgato’s Wave XLR interface to unlock its full potential.
HyperX DuoCast Review: A Halfway Point Nobody Asked For
By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published
HyperX’s new mid-range DuoCast microphone is a surprisingly tough sell.
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