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The best microphones in 2025: boost voice quality at home
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Whether you’re working from home or just want to upgrade your video calls, the best microphones will help you get the best audio quality.

I’ve been testing the Insta360 Mic Air, and it’s a great option for microphone beginners — here are 3 things I like and 2 things I don’t
By Ashley Thieme published
The Insta360 Mic Air is a great choice for anyone new to microphones in their production setup, but it comes with some drawbacks as a result of its budget price

I’ve been testing this $69 microphone and its budget price comes with some sacrifices
By Ashley Thieme published
The Insta360 Mic Air is an ultra-affordable mic that’s perfect for anyone taking their first step into enhanced audio.

Shure MV88 USB-C review: My go-to voiceover mic from here on out
By Erin Bashford published
RecommendedThe Shure MV88 USBC-C is a fantastic phone-forward microphone, ideal for social content creators looking to upgrade their voiceover quality.

Rode PodMic review: Famous for a reason
By Erin Bashford published
Editor's ChoiceThe Rode PodMic is the perfect microphone for professional-quality broadcasts or podcasts. It’s faithful to voices, recording with depth, warmth, and nuance.

Maono PD300X microphone review
By Erin Bashford published
The Maono PD300X microphone is a plug-and-play podcasting mic with both XLR and USB-C ports, but its audio quality isn’t as good as other similarly-priced mics.

NZXT Capsule Elite gaming mic review: One of the best cheap mics around, hands-down
By Erin Bashford published
Editor's ChoiceI can’t quite believe this mic is so cheap. The sound quality is comparable to a $200 option. There’s very little wrong with this mic, especially for so little money.

Sennheiser Profile Wireless microphone review: Basically microphone Tetris
By Erin Bashford published
Sennheiser Profile Wireless is a 2-channel wireless mic with USB-C, lightning, and TRS connectivity. The sound quality is just fine, but it’s super versatile.
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