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High-impedance headphones are usually considered to have an impedance of 100Ω or higher. In general, they will provide superior audio quality compared to low-impedance headphones and therefore are coveted among audio enthusiasts and professionals. High-impedance devices will have thinner voice coils surrounding the driver, making more snug windings, resulting in a stronger electromagnetic field and […]

In this article, we’re looking at the most popular youtubers and what kind of microphone they are using or used in the past. In addition, you’ll get a brief review of each microphone to help you figure out whether the microphone is a good fit for you. Most of these microphones are dynamic type as

Dynamic USB microphones are quite rare but they are a good option for recording podcasts and home studio voiceovers, playing video games and streaming, especially if you’re on a budget or just starting out. What makes dynamic USB microphones appealing is their cheap price, sturdy build, easy setup and better off-axis rejection compared to condenser

Broadcast microphones are designed to be used for broadcasting TV, radio and podcasts, although they are often used for voice-over and music as well. Broadcast microphones usually feature a built-in pop filter, shock-mount resistance and cardioid polar pattern. These features are useful for mitigating handling and background noise and prevent some of the plosives, all

Triton Fethead is an in-line preamplifier designed to give an additional 27dB clean gain boost to dynamic or ribbon microphones by converting phantom power into gain. Fetheads are mainly used to drive demanding dynamic microphones but serve other purposes as well. I’ve been happily using my Fethead for the past three years now, so let’s

All condenser microphones have self-noise (inherent noise) due to their electrical circuit. Most of the XLR condenser microphones will have a self-noise within the 5-30dB range. However, there are some outliers with self-noise as low as 4dB. Conversely, most USB microphones don’t disclose their self-noise levels, but they are usually very high, often above 30dB.

While Kaotica Eyeball is a great tool to reduce reverb, it might be too expensive (198$) or you might be looking for heftier reflective filters that provide more coverage and reflection protection. Here are five great alternative reflection filters that are similar to Kaotica Eyeball and cost similar or less: These products work similarly to