SoundGuys Weekly: What to look for in a microphone

Our weekly dive into the best mobile audio gear - 06/06/2020 [SoundGuys]( SoundGuys Weekly - published Saturday, June 6, 2020 [What to look for in a microphone]( Get the right mic the first time. Whether you’re shooting a short film or starting a new podcast , audio is super important. It isn’t going to ruin your short film or podcast and plenty of great content is made using just the microphone built into your smartphone, but having great sound can really take your project up to the next level. The problem is trying to figure out which microphone is best for you can be a daunting process... [Read all about it]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Expand your audio knowledge: --------------------------------------------------------------- New and updated reviews: [Jabra Elite Active 75t review]( The true wireless earbuds every athlete needs. Sequels are typically underwhelming, just watch Ocean’s Twelve , but the Jabra Elite Active 75t boasts an attractive redesign and improved functionality over the debut Elite Active 65t. Let’s find out what makes these exercise earphones so exceptional, and why they’re a great accessory for any workout enthusiast. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sony WF-XB700 true wireless earbuds review]( All about that bass. Sony products definitely don’t have the best naming schemes, but the XB line of products is about as straightforward as you can get. Whether you’re talking about headphones , Bluetooth speakers , or in this case true wireless earbuds—the “XB” always stands for one thing: extra bass. The Sony WF-XB700 true wireless earbuds may not have as much appeal as a more affordable pair of true wireless buds from Sony probably should have, but now that I’ve spent some time with them: I think more people should know about these. It’s not because it’s a perfect product, but because they’re about as straightforward as it can get. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- From around our network: - [Android Authority:]([Chromebook vs iPad: Which is best for you?]( - [Drone Rush:]([Some fun drone movies]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Blue Ember review]( Stop sacrificing recording quality for portability. Live streaming, YouTubing, and podcasting has ballooned in the past few years. With the increase in content creators, there’s been an increase in user-friendly microphones, namely USB mics. What should you do, though, if you want the ease of use offered by a USB mic and the sound quality of a studio-grade XLR microphone? The Blue Ember is an XLR condenser mic engineered to reject off-axis noise and facilitate clear voice recordings. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Apple AirPods review: Are they any better?]( Not for everyone Apple’s AirPods have been out for a while now, but its combination of features and convenience still make them one of the best true wireless earbuds out there. While they may not actually fit in your ears, for the lucky ones that can use Apple’s audio products, they’re a real treat. If you’ve gone outside at all in the past two years you’ve likely seen more than a few people wearing AirPods. Somehow, they’ve become one of the most popular pairs of earbuds in the world and it’s hard to go two city blocks without seeing them, despite them making the user look absolutely ridiculous (sorry AirPod lovers, it’s true). As popular as they are, they were never perfect. When they got hardware refresh, it was relatively minor and while Apple completely ignored most of our wishes for what would make them a truly great product, they are slightly improved. But how so? [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Only the best headphones: - [Best AirPods alternatives]( - [Best Bluetooth headphones for working out]( - [Best Bluetooth headphones for conference calls]( - [Best aptX Bluetooth headphones]( - [Best XLR microphones]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Staff picks [Adam Molina]( - [What to look for in a microphone]( - [Sony WF-XB700 true wireless earbuds review]( [Chris Thomas]( - [Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT review]( - [Best Sony headphones]( [Lily Katz]( - [Best AirPods alternatives]( - [Best Bluetooth headphones for working out]( [Sam Moore]( - [Turtle Beach Recon 200 review]( - [The best wireless Playstation 4 gaming headsets of 2020]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Free audio gear! We give away popular mobile audio gear every month, enter for your chance to win. 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