As of Dec. 11, the Shure SM4 studio microphone is $199 at Amazon, saving you $69.99 off the $269 price with accessories.

Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics for gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

A really sensitive mic sounds great in a proper studio that’s been treated so ... quality and can plug directly into a desktop or laptop and includes zero-latency monitoring in the form of ...

a laptop or PC) and a way of editing the audio later ... For this guide we've tested everything from budget options and mobile-friendly podcast microphones, to pro level studio mics, plus USB and XLR ...