From budget basics to iconic studio staples, this ranked guide breaks down every major microphone brand and why the right fit ...

The SM58 is notable for several reasons. First, it's a dynamic vocal microphone with a uniform cardioid polar pattern. In basic terms, that means it focuses on the sounds directly in front of it ...

For podcasters and live musicians who want to travel light, Shure has a microphone and interface for Mac, iPad and iPhone.

Trying to narrow down the best microphones for recording is a huge task. There are so many great microphones out there that I honestly struggled to single out a reasonable number of good microphones ...