The most noticeable difference between professional and amateur videos often isn’t the quality of the video, but the quality of the audio. This video series, by Sennheiser, takes a look at recording audio for video. It covers microphones for video recording, wireless mics, handheld mics and more.

This is a demo video for the iRig Mic Cast, whic is a $40 portable micrphone for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The iRig Mic Cast is designed for recording podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice memos and speeches. It features a unidirectional pickup pattern that minimizes background noise, making it ideal for single-source audio recording. The […]

Tascam has introduced the iM2  – microphone adapter that turns an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a high-quality stereo recorder. The microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees for optimal sound placement. The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and premium audio quality. Features: Stereo condenser microphones for iPhone […]

Luis Alamilla offers his take on the $60 iRig microphone, a handheld condenser unidirectional microphone designed to be used with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The iRig isn’t designed to give you the same quality as a mic + audio adapter combo, but is a simple solution that should meet the needs of a lot […]

Retailer UniqueSquared.com put together this first look at the new Samson Meteor Mic – a USB mic that was introduced at the 2011 NAMM Show. While it’s not really an impartial review, it does a good job of demonstrating the features of the Meteor – which could be a good match for podcasters. The Meteor […]

Apogee Electronics has introduced Mike, described as “the most compact studio quality USB microphone available for iPad, iPhone and Mac”. Here’s what Apogee has to say about Mike: Mike by Apogee is an extremely portable, easy-to-use and powerful microphone for use with GarageBand on your favourite iOS devices. Finally, you can capture your best take with […]

At the 2011 NAMM Show, German audio specialist Sennheiser presented their new MK 4 large-diaphragm true condenser microphone. This cardioid microphone is the company’s first large-diaphragm side-address microphone and, according to company spokesmen, “focuses on giving the best possible sound quality rather than technical extravagance.” The MK 4 was developed for professional users in project […]

From the 2011 NAMM Show: Blue Microphones has given a sneak peek at its new Reactor mic, which is coming to market this spring. A multi-pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone, the Reactor “pushes the envelope” of microphone design in its functional versatility, sound and aesthetics. Reactor combines Blue’s large-format capsule technology with an innovative approach […]

2011 NAMM Show: Samson has introduced a stylish new microphone for podcasting and general audio recording with your computer, the Samson Meteor Mic. The Meteor Mic has one of the larger condenser diaphragms (25mm) of any USB mic available. It offers a cardioid pickup pattern, smooth frequency response and 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution. The Chrome-plated body […]

IK Multimedia has announced iRig Mic, a handheld condenser microphone designed to be used with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Features: The iRig Mic features a unidirectional condenser-electret microphone capsule. Real-time monitoring with a dual mini-jack connector. Three-level gain switch makes it adjustable for any sound condition. The iRig Mic comes with: VocaLive free, […]