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

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. High-end microphones are wildly expensive. As of this writing, there are used U47s on Reverb for over $20,000. But parts are affordable if you ...

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 ...

Even on the cheap side, a decent microphone stand will generally run you $20-25. If you want one that's particularly adjustable it'll cost you a bit more. This IKEA hack, on the other hand, is a cheap ...