We've been big fans of the Elgato Stream Deck ever since its first incarnation. It's a neatly executed device for controlling all sorts of aspects of your gaming, streaming, or work PC setup, and ...

This sturdy stainless-steel condenser mic sounds absolutely fantastic out of the box with a flat EQ and even better with a small amount of processing. The sensitive supercardioid pattern picks up ...

The Blue Sona XLR microphone is an outstanding choice for budding podcasters looking to get more serious and pros who want a simplified setup. Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has ...

Or, more correctly, you won't gain the 6 dB by using a balanced connection.<br><br>But JoshB is still correct: A little mixer will give you a lot of extra flexibility (mix a computer's output into ...

Get the SteelSeries Alias Pro Kit – XLR Mic + Stream Mixer, a professional-grade all-in-one audio solution designed for streamers, gamers, and podcasters who demand broadcast-quality sound and total ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...