RØDE VideoMic Go II: $99 Compact Shotgun Microphone With USB-C Connectivity

Sound quality is obviously important when choosing a microphone, but connectivity options can often be overlooked. The popular RØDE VideoMic GO has been a trusted shotgun microphone for content creators since its release back in 2015. This year's VideoMic Go II brings that same dependability in an even more compact package, and now can be
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7 Fixes When Windows Can’t Detect a Microphone

Windows gets lots of updates and has years of fixes under its belt… and yet, things can still go wrong. For example, your computer may fail to detect your microphone even if it is plugged in. MUO – Feed
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Samson Satellite USB Microphone: No Standout Features, But a Solid Bargain

Our verdict of the Samson Satellite:The Samson Satellite doesn’t bring anything new to the desktop USB microphone. That said, it provides useful features at a lower price than its competitors.710 When you think of portable USB microphones, a few names probably come to mind. Rode and Blue are both popular options, while Samson may not
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5 No-Hassle Ways to Connect a Microphone to Your PC

Want to record some audio on your computer, and not keen on the quality of the built-in microphone? Amazed to find that your PC or laptop doesn’t even have a microphone? Well, you’ll need to hook up one up. Perhaps you have one on hand… and perhaps the jack doesn’t look like it will fit
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How to Record Audio With a USB Microphone on Android

Android devices can do pretty much everything, and recording audio is no exception. We’ve covered the basics in our article on recording podcast audio on the go, but what if you want to improve your audio recording even further? How about connecting a USB microphone? In the past you could easily connect a microphone with
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How to Turn Off the Microphone in Windows 10 in 5 Seconds

Today, surveillance techniques exist that can activate your webcam or microphone without your knowledge. In 2011, New York Times wrote about the spyware antics of the German Police. They also reported on the flourishing industry of spy tech firms that would look at home in a Jason Bourne movie. In short: any interface device like
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