Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics for gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

A USB microphone is the heart of any worthwhile streaming or podcasting operation. Without a decent USB microphone, all of your favorite podcasts would be ridden with echoes and unwanted background ...

I was happy — excited, even — to check out Shure’s latest USB microphone. Its predecessor, the MV7, has been my default podcasting mic since it was launched toward to end of 2020. I’ve recorded more ...