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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. High-end microphones are wildly expensive. As of this writing, there are used U47s on Reverb for over $20,000. But parts are affordable if you ...

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 ...

Discover a step-by-step guide to building your own DIY external microphone for smartphones using old earbuds and a drinking straw. In this tutorial, learn how to safely extract the microphone ...

We put the Shure MoveMic 88+ wireless mic to the test for DIY sound designand the results were wild. In this episode, we ...

Did you ever want to make a ribbon microphone? If so, the Frank Olson Twins website is the place to go. This site is a place where old audio technology not only lives, but "rules." A ribbon microphone ...

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 ...

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.” ...

Anyone into audio recording knows that recording drums is a serious pain. Mic setup and positioning can make or break a recording session. One particular hurdle is getting a great sound out of the ...

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 ...

Having an adjustable mic stand is essential for home recording or podcasting. Those mics are so sensitive that you really have to place them in the right position. Unfortunately, decent articulating ...

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.” ...