This tiny gadget from Shure can turn any XLR microphone into a USB model so it can record to a smartphone, laptop or tablet with your favorite pro-quality microphone.

Now I'm ready to record, podcast and sound better on calls. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac After finally incorporating a proper pair of speakers into my evolving MacBook Pro setup in late 2024 — ...

From power banks to portable monitors, these useful accessories will enhance your laptop, bolstering reliability, performance, and productivity.

Which USB audio interfaces are best? With the advent of the USB audio interface, a professional-sounding home studio is more accessible than ever before. These devices can be plugged directly into ...

Packing pro-level conversion pedigree in an easy-to-use bus-powered box, this travel-friendly I/O captures crisp details and vintage vibes. By Julian Vittorio Updated Apr 1, 2023 10:02 PM EDT We may ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted ...

I got an open box M-Audio M-Track Solo for silly cheap, just for laughs. I know absolutely nothing about music creation, but I do have quite a collection of USB DACs and the price was good... and I ...

The April 2024 firmware update is now available for Surface Laptop 5 and Laptop 4 with AMD processors. The update improves audio playback and recording, USB-C charging, overall stability, and more.