Marc Storch is a commerce writer currently based in Denver, Colorado. He is passionate about making tech accessible to all and being excellent to each other. Outside of writing about tech and video ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Audio recording was once limited to just a few inventive people creating content, but more people than ever are now recording their own audio ...

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Sound quality is an essential ingredient in the mix for anyone who wants to produce a compelling podcast. Poor sound is one of the biggest turn-offs for listeners and a guaranteed way of ensuring your ...

Production audio is like fish stored in the refrigerator. The best audio is like fresh fish; you don't notice it's there. But bad audio, like three day-old fish, makes its presence known by creating a ...

Choosing the best microphones in 2026 has become more important than ever as content creation continues to grow across gaming, podcasting, and music. Modern gaming microphones now focus on clarity, ...

Most audio producers and reporters heading into the field will have the basics: a handheld recorder of some kind, a pair of headphones, and one or two microphones. But which mic should you use? This ...

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While every Mac and iPhone comes with a microphone built-in, they’re not ones that deliver high quality audio. So, if you want to sound your best on video calls, are thinking of starting a podcast, ...

The market for home recording equipment is excelling at the moment. Everyone seems to be recording an album in their bedroom and it’s brilliant to see so much musical creativity flourishing. All this ...

If you’re a musician who’s stuck at home and looking to record, you’re probably going to need a microphone. Finding the best microphone (or microphones) for your project can be an overwhelming ...