While at CES, Blue Microphones announced the Nessie adaptive USB Mic. The Nessie “takes the fear out of great recording by instantly delivering studio-enhanced sound for desktop recording of vocals, instruments, voiceovers and more”. The Nessie is designed to “combat the most common pitfalls of recording”. To achieve that end the Nessie automatically adapts to [...]
Blue’s Spark Digital Now Available
As I have quickly learned while trying to shoot videos for the site and record audio for an interactive iBook I am creating, having a high quality microphone can make all the difference. Blue’s Spark Digital is “the world’s first studio-grade condenser microphone to offer both USB and iPad connectivity”. We’ve reviewed a number of [...]
Tiki USB Noise Cancellation Desktop Microphone Review
I am incredibly lucky in one way, which is that I am able to work at home. Because my group is “distributed”, i.e. spread out all over the country (the world, actually; we have group members in Bangalore), almost everyone works at home rather than “in the office”. (Which is pretty appropriate given that we’re [...]
MXL TRIO USB Condenser Microphone Review
The MacBook Pro with retina display really improved on the built-in microphones Apple had been previously using. By including dual-array mics, Apple was able to create a system that allows users to use voice and video chat without a headset. The dual-array setup is also quite useful with the built-in voice recognition that comes with [...]
Blue Microphone Yeti Pro Review
Blue Microphone has consistently impressed me with their line up of microphones. From consumer USB microphones to professional units that plug into existing sound systems, the company puts out quality devices. This time, Blue Microphone took my favorite USB offering, the Yeti, and added a professional twist thanks to an option that now lets you [...]
IK Multimedia announces iRig Mic: First Handheld Microphone For iPhone
I have reviewed several products that have revolutionized iPhone use for guitarists. I can play guitars with effects and make recordings with ease on my phone thanks to the likes of IK Media’s iRig. I have often made recordings and wanted to have a couple of my students sing on the track but have not [...]






















