What is a condenser microphone?

Anybody looking to add a microphone to the stable has likely encountered the term condenser microphone. Let’s check out what a condenser mic is and which recording applications they work best for. Editor’s note: this is the first version of the article. Updates will follow as the market changes. What is a condenser microphone used […]

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RODE NT-USB+ condenser microphone review: A worthy successor

High-end microphones like the Rode NT-USB+ appeal to more than singers and musicians since USB-powered condenser models offer one of the fastest routes to professional-sounding audio for content creators. Skipping complicated mixers and extra power needed for studio-grade XLR mics, this refresh sticks with modern USB-C connectivity to keep things simple. The original NT-USB was […]

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RODE reveals its next-gen NT-USB+ condenser microphone for creators

What you need to know RODE has unveiled a new USB-C microphone that offers studio-quality recordings. Designed for creators, the NT-USB+ uses a condenser capsule with a cardioid pattern ideal for vocals or instruments. A reimagining of the original NT-USB, this next-generation refresh features internal DSP effects powered by APHEX processing technology. RODE is an […]

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Rode X XCM-50 USB condenser microphone review: Pro-level audio for live streams and gamers

Video games and live streams have blended into a gigantic new medium, and starting your broadcast with various hardware and software is easier than ever. Rode has been a well-known audio manufacturer for many years, famous for its high-quality microphones and equipment. However, they previously seemed to aim at a more professional market than budding […]

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HyperX’s new ProCast XLR Microphone is so good it has a massive 1-inch gold condenser

What you need to know HyperX, now owned by HP, has announced its new ProCast XLR Microphone The mic features an XLR connection, a cardioid polar pattern input, and a gold-sputtered large diaphragm condenser capsule. The HyperX ProCast large diaphragm condenser mic will be available in the U.S. through Amazon, Best Buy, and the online […]

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Grab a refurb Elgato Wave:3 USB condenser mic on sale for $60 today

Since Corsair owns Elgato, you can often find good deals on Elgato’s products through the Corsair website. For example, today you can get the Elgato Wave:3 USB condenser microphone on sale for a new low of $59.99 as a refurbished device. That’s a huge discount compared to the new version of the mic, which is […]

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Save nearly $50 on a refurb Elgato Wave:3 USB condenser mic from Corsair

Did you know Corsair owns Elgato, and because of that relationship you can find great deals on refurbished Elgato products through the Corsair website? Right now the Elgato Wave:3 USB condenser microphone is on sale for $71.99 as a refurbished device. That’s a huge discount compared to the new version of the mic, which is […]

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