In today’s enviable computer setup, a software engineer drives a Studio Display with an M2 Pro MacBook Pro. But among other impressive peripherals connected in the rig we found a great version of one ...

Built to be as feature-rich as it is compact, the Shure MVX2U Gen 2 digital audio controller is an example of smart ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. So you’ve bought yourself an audio interface for your home recording setup, got your studio ...

Now I'm ready to record, podcast and sound better on calls. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac After finally incorporating a proper pair of speakers into my evolving MacBook Pro setup in late 2024 — ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When it comes to making music, there are a lot of elements to consider – each of which have their ...

The USB audio interface is a fairly standardized device — for those who might not know, that’s the hardware you use to take a microphone or instrument that uses an XLR or 1/4″ output and get that into ...

If you're starting out streaming, then you're probably involved in the conundrum of whether to go for a USB or XLR microphone. For convenience, USB is a plug-and-play solution that's easy to start ...

USB microphones are one of the most commonly used ways to record audio for various purposes, but might it be worth upgrading to the more specialized XLR kind?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Once upon a time, aspiring bands, musicians and singers had ...

The new Shure MV7i has a combo XLR/TRS input for a second mic or instrument. There's no need for a separate audio interface to combine the two signals. Is Shure’s MV7i the world’s first microphone ...