This user filled his man shed with Polk Audio, both for the Mac mini setup and the tremendous home theater. Some people accept that many computers and external displays have pretty good speakers in ...

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 ...

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 — ...

The 2026 rankings for the best audio interfaces for home studios have been released, showcasing top options across budget, mid-range, and premium categories. Models like the Audient iD4 MkII, SSL 2+, ...

I don’t like to spend more money than I have to, and when it comes to audio gear, I’m usually willing to buy stuff that’s a few years old in order to save some cash. That’s one of the reasons I was so ...

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 ...

The amount of flexibility on offer with the Yamaha URX44V is really incredible, with it meeting the needs of music-makers and content creators alike. It’s got bags of connectivity, and the touch ...

Sweetwater's Recording Month is here, which means savings of up to 50% on some of the best recording gear out there Universal Audio is one of my favorite brands in recording gear—their Volt interface ...

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 ...

The best streaming mixers and audio interfaces will make managing your live-stream audio a blast. Professional audio quality ...

There are a ton of fun Raspberry Pi and Linux projects that require audio output – music players, talking robots, game consoles and arcades, intelligent assistants, mesh network walkie-talkies, and ...

A few years ago, QuantAsylum’s QA403 filled a niche between costly high-end analyzers and basic hobbyist setups. In this ...