As any musician, podcaster, or youtuber will be quick to tell you, there’s no substitute for a good microphone. They’ll also be quick to tell you all about their favorite microphone, why it’s better ...

Discover a step-by-step guide to building your own DIY external microphone for smartphones using old earbuds and a drinking ...

Donald Bell has spent more than five years as a CNET senior editor, reviewing everything from MP3 players to the first three generations of the Apple iPad. He currently devotes his time to producing ...

Anyone into audio recording knows that recording drums is a serious pain. Mic setup and positioning can make or break a recording session. One particular hurdle is getting a great sound out of the ...

If you've got $1.20 and the need, here's how you can build a shockmount for any standard shotgun mic with PVC pipe and rubber bands. Hard drives aren't the only things in need of some suspension. If ...

Having an adjustable mic stand is essential for home recording or podcasting. Those mics are so sensitive that you really have to place them in the right position. Unfortunately, decent articulating ...