Plenty of iOS and USB mics claim to capture rich “studio sound”. Most of them suck. Blue Microphones’ new Spark Digital is different, and you can tell just by looking at it. More »
Stoolies, rats, and snitches might one day have Bahram Azizollah Ganji to thank for not getting killed. Because he just created the world’s smallest capacitor microphone, measuring in at just half a millimetre on each side. More »
It’s fine for the occasional speakerphone call or voice memo, but if you want to record a concert that’s worthy of sharing, you’ll want to upgrade your iPhone’s mic with Tascam’s iM2 which adds a set of professional stereo mics. More »
Before you get yourself in a tizzy about how 3D audio is an inventive gimmick worse than 3D TVs, watch and listen to the video. What you’re hearing is raw audio — none of the sound has been tinkered with. More »
Your iPhone is a wonderful point-and-shoot cam and grabs pretty solid HD video. Not so solid? The audio, unless you’re recording something an inch away from you in a soundproof chamber. iRig’s mic gives you pro-quality sound, mobilised. More »
There’s a built-in microphone on an iPad, but if you’re looking for better sound and more audio reach, Lifehacker reader JeshuaSan tested out a Guitar Hero microphone with a Camera Connector kit, and it worked great for an Evernote audio memo. More »
That big yellow circle attached to the bottom of the Lakers’ jumbotron? It’s a new super microphone that can zoom into any conversation with perfect clarity. Listen to it pick up the guy chewing bubble gum next to Phil Jackson. More »
