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Rode NT1 5th Generation Mic Review: Dual Connectivity

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 3 March 23

The NT1 5th Generation adds USB-C connectivity and 32-bit float audio to Rode’s iconic mic.

Best Gaming Microphones 2023

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 10 January 23

Whether you're chatting with teammates or streaming on Twitch, these are the best gaming microphones to buy in 2023.

HyperX ProCast XLR Microphone Review: Good Sound But Too Expensive

By Christopher Coke published 25 December 22

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 10 December 22

The Rode X XCM-50 is a small, sturdy condenser USB-microphone “tuned” for gamers and streamers.

Rode NT-USB+ Review: Who Needs an XLR Mic?

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 15 November 22

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 24 October 22

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 26 July 22

HyperX’s new mid-range DuoCast microphone is a surprisingly tough sell.

Beacn Mic and Mix Create Review: A one-two punch for content creators

By Christopher Coke published 4 June 22

The Beacn Mic and Mix Create are powerful content creation tools but come at a high cost and have more than their fair share of bugs.

AKG Ara and Lyra Microphones Review: Excellent Audio, Niche Audience

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 13 March 22

The AKG Ara and AKG Lyra sound great in an ideal environment, but aren’t built to get the most out of being USB devices.

JOBY Wavo Pod Review: High Fidelity with Plenty of Add-On Options

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 18 February 22

The Joby Wavo Pod has strong audio fidelity and more robust accessory compatibility than other similar microphones in this price range, but its included pop filter comes across as a gimmick.

MSI Immerse GV60 Review: For Creators First and Streamers Second

By Isaac Rouse last updated 14 February 22

The GV60 is aimed at creators and streamers, but is better suited for the former.

Neat Bumblebee II Review: Shrunken Down to Just the Stinger

By Junae Benne published 3 February 22

The Bumblebee II has a lot of functions for such a tiny mic.

Neat Microphones King Bee II Review: Good Value, Natural Sound

By Christopher Coke published 5 January 22

The King Bee II from Neat Microphones is a great choice for up-and-coming content creators. It sounds great, is built like a tank, and includes needed accessories without breaking the bank.

Epos B20 Review: Recording Blind

By Nate Rand published 13 November 21

The Epos B20 is a solidly constructed, professional-grade streaming microphone aimed at the high end of the market at $200.

Razer Seiren V2 X Review: Feels a Bit Like It’s in Beta

By Michelle Ehrhardt last updated 15 November 21

Middling sound quality pairs with clunky software in the Razer Seiren V2 X.

Razer Seiren V2 Pro Review: Trying to Make Mixing Audio Easier, Is Still Overcomplicated

By Junae Benne published 4 November 21

A dedicated desktop microphone for pros only.

Razer Seiren V2 X and Razer Seiren V2 Pro

Razer’s New Seiren Mics Look Like Big Seiren Minis

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 19 October 21

The Razer Seiren V2 X and Razer Seiren V2 Pro modernize the Seiren X and Seiren Elite with new features, plus a price cut for the Pro.

NZXT Capsule Mic Review: Time for a Comeback

By Junae Benne last updated 5 November 21

The NZXT Capsule mic is designed to plug and stream.

Razer Seiren Emote Review: Livestreaming With an 8-bit Twist

By Junae Benne last updated 13 September 21

The Razer Seiren Emote microphone can make your livestreams stand out with its animated display, but noise cancelling is lacking if you’re not using a livestreaming app.

Elgato Wave:1 Review: Beginner’s Dream

By Nate Rand last updated 12 August 21

The Elgato Wave:1 is a sleek, compact condenser microphone that boasts excellent sound quality and a novel approach to audio mixing. It’s also extremely beginner-friendly.

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