The microphone is the first element in the broadcast chain. In our January issue, Trends in Technology looked at this leading element and provided some ideas and tips on making the right selection.

Over the years I’ve become a student of mic preamp design, building and modifying several along the way and learning a little more each time. Usually, I worked from a kit or published set of plans.

Even if you've never heard of Shure's SM7B, you've almost certainly heard the SM7B. From live radio to podcasting and streaming, the sleek, black microphone can be found hanging in front of mouths, ...

An electronic circuit or stand-alone device that boosts microphone input. A mic preamp is used to adjust the volume of the signal sent to powered speakers or an amplifier. Unlike a phono preamp, there ...

If you’re looking to get into the realm of XLR mics for your streams and video creation, AVerMedia’s Live Streamer Mic 330 might be one to look at. However, does it do enough to set itself apart from ...