When you step up to the mic, it's not just amplifying you; it's also picking up sound from the front, back, sides, or from multiple directions at once. This is what's known as a microphone's polar ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microphones with directional characteristics do not have a uniform pickup pattern as do ...

In the audio world, there are often recurring problems that cause headaches for recording enthusiasts and podcast producers. One example of this is the persistent intrusion of background noise, which ...

Shure just revealed the MoveMic 88+ wireless direct-to-phone microphone with four selectable polar patterns. The company says this is the first-ever microphone of its type to offer this feature. For ...

Creative has launched its new Live! Mic M3 USB microphone equipped with dual 14 mm condenser capsules and two polar (pickup) patterns, Cardioid and Omni-directional. Allowing you to optimize the ...

There are many impressive dedicated microphones on the market. However, which one is right can be very subjective and specific to each person. The HyperX QuadCast looks set to offer a solution for ...

Whether you’re a gamer, podcaster, music producer or content creator, you are likely always searching for the ideal microphone to capture your audio. If you already use your smartphone or tablet for ...

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. The ROCCAT Torch is a studio-grade USB microphone ...

The Logitech Blue Yeti range has long been a favorite microphone for gamers and content creators alike, thanks to its tank-like build quality, excellent sound quality, and ability to record in ...

At the tail end of last year, I reviewed the Blue Yeti X USB microphone which was a real favorite with me. USB microphones are brilliant for increasing the sound quality of your video chats. They’re ...

XLR microphones are considered the industry standard and can be found in professional studios and with live performers on stage. An XLR mic will give you the highest quality of balanced audio, meaning ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One important characteristic of microphones is the polar pattern, also known as the pickup ...