Best Studio Mics

REVIEW: DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone

We were delighted when the recently released DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone showed up for review earlier this spring. Having a dedicated mic on the kick is a huge time-saver when it...

Audio-Technica Introduces AT8175 Pop Filter for 20 Series Microphones

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, introduces...

Enter to win a Mojave MA-D Microphone

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Mojave Audio MA-37 Named as Finalist for Outstanding Tech Achievement at TEC Awards

Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio has announced that their MA-37 has been...

REVIEW: sE Electronics DM3 Ultra Hi-Z Active DI

When it comes to reliable, well-made audio gear, sE Electronics have been...

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Audio-Technica Launches AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser Microphone
By Benjamin Ricci on August 17, 2022
Audio-Technica announced today the release of its AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser USB microphone. A reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+, the AT2020USB-X microphone is specially designed to...
Mojave Audio Announces MA-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
By Benjamin Ricci on August 1, 2022
Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio have announced the MA-D, the company’s first hand-held dynamic microphone. Designed by Technical Grammy Award Winner David Royer for an...
REVIEW: Mojave Audio MA-37 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
By Chris Devine on July 27, 2022
Vintage Tube Microphones have always been coveted to the point of being unattainable. David Royer of Mojave recognized that users want new versions of these...
REVIEW: RODE VideoMic GO II Microphone
By Chris Devine on July 26, 2022
By now everyone has seen some vlogger/YouTuber walking around holding a camera, talking about their topic of choice, and when the camera pans to a...
Neat King Bee II Condenser Microphone Review
By Chris Devine on July 21, 2022
Neat’s King Bee II is a serious step up from consumer-grade to a professional piece of gear. This is a beefy piece of hardware with...