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 ...

For those with some experience with pro audio, the term “ribbon microphone” tends to conjure up an image of one of those big, chunky mics from the Golden Age of radio, the kind adorned with the ...

If the mic on your phone, laptop, or other device leaves a bit to be desired, the bootlegMIC is a simple DIY mic that sounds fantastic and takes up almost no space at all. Originally created for ...

Here are some recent audio-related items that caught my eye: Build a Laser Microphone: Here's an interesting project offered to those DIYers who want to “eavesdrop on conversations across the street.” ...

We put the Shure MoveMic 88+ wireless mic to the test for DIY sound designand the results were wild. In this episode, we break down how we created monster sound effects using random objects, all while ...

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 ...

I doubt you’ll be adding this to your home recording studio rig anytime soon, but it’s still cool nonetheless. This microphone was made out of a piezo pickup, 1/8th-inch jack, and a tin can. I never ...

If you have ever wanted to plug in a pro-quality microphone and headphone to an iPhone or iPod touch, pay attention and read on. This guide will show you how to make a cable that will allow you to do ...

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 ...

Here are some recent audio-related items that caught my eye: Build a Laser Microphone: Here's an interesting project offered to those DIYers who want to “eavesdrop on conversations across the street.” ...