Microphones Archive

The world of podcasting and online streaming have evolved a lot over the past 15 years or so. Back in the mid-2000’s, podcasting was a brand new thing. Some of the top shows were made by college kids in their basement with secondhand equipment. The same was true for video streaming sites like YouTube. Back then, you only needed a cheap SD camera with an …

These days, the world of wireless audio is rapidly expanding. This is largely thanks to the development of True Wireless Stereo in the mid-2010s. Prior to TWS technology, wireless signals could only be sent in mono mode. This made wireless earbuds a poor choice for anyone who wanted good audio quality. In 2017, Apple built the AirPods, and the iPhone went wireless-only. Thanks to TWS, …

These days, everyone has the ability to become a content creator. If you have an internet-connected computer, you can start streaming on YouTube or Twitch. Fortunately for those of us who enjoy user-created content, there’s plenty out there. Unfortunately for would-be creators, this means there’s a whole lot of competition. Back in the early days of the internet, all you needed was good content. Even …

Portability and comfort don’t always go hand in hand. It can actually be quite challenging to find headphones that don’t sacrifice too much portability, or too much comfort, in order to achieve the right balance. When you start to look for extra features like ANC, things only get more complex. But when you do find that balance, it’s absolutely worth it in the end. Dyplay …

So, you want to broadcast your voice or music to the world? You’re not alone. These days, more people are streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and other services than ever before. Part of this is short term; with everyone stuck at home, people are expressing themselves however they can. But part of it’s part of a longer-term trend. Even before COVID, streaming platforms were growing at …