This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. So you’ve bought yourself an audio interface for your home recording setup, got your studio ...

Built to be as feature-rich as it is compact, the Shure MVX2U Gen 2 digital audio controller is an example of smart ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When it comes to making music, there are a lot of elements to consider – each of which have their ...

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 — ...

This device functions as a bridge between your audio sources and computer or recording setup. The interface takes analog sound signals from microphones and instruments, then translates them into ...

The USB audio interface is a fairly standardized device — for those who might not know, that’s the hardware you use to take a microphone or instrument that uses an XLR or 1/4″ output and get that into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Once upon a time, aspiring bands, musicians and singers had ...

If you're starting out streaming, then you're probably involved in the conundrum of whether to go for a USB or XLR microphone. For convenience, USB is a plug-and-play solution that's easy to start ...

The new Shure MV7i has a combo XLR/TRS input for a second mic or instrument. There's no need for a separate audio interface to combine the two signals. Is Shure’s MV7i the world’s first microphone ...