Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted ...

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Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...

The MVX2U interface delivers the customization and simplicity of the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop app to all condenser and dynamic XLR microphones, regardless of the manufacturer. With the MVX2U, users can ...

Black Lion Audio has announced that preorders are now available for the PBR XLR 16F DSub for studio cable connectivity.

Dead simple audio interface, supports XLR input. Customizable gain and volume knobs, and mute buttons. Sonar app mixes up to five inputs. Interface lacks some professional audio features, like ...

All new XLR audio interface brings industry-first software capabilities and remote app assignments for multi-PC setups. Get an exclusive hands-on experience this weekend at PAX West. VICTORIA, BC / ...

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 ...

Out of the box, the sleek design aesthetic of Elgato is on full display. It’s a device that really doesn’t take up much real estate on your deck, but it does add a ton of functionality to any set-up.

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