Mics

Gadgets

World’s Smallest Mic Makes Wearing A Wire A Lot Safer

2:00AM January 5, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

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 »


Gadgets

Samson Q2U Mic Is A Cheap USB/XLR Solution For Home Foley Action

5:00AM December 4, 2009 | Jason Chen

You can easily make your own 1080p movies with relatively inexpensive gear at home now, but what if you want quality sound effects? Samson’s (a name brand for microphones) Q2U might be your ticket for do-it-at-home Foley times. More »


Sanwa Throat Mic, For Your Very Tactical Mobile Phone Conversations

12:00AM March 24, 2009 | Mark Wilson

Special forces may use throat mics to coordinate near-silent attacks on enemy bases, but Sanwa wants to bring all that convenience to your next supermarket run.

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ThumbTack iPod Mic Is as Cute as a Button Tack

10:45PM March 19, 2009 | John Herrman

If you’re the kind of person who demands that all electronics be twee and whimsical and you happen to need a mic for your Touch 2G or Nano 4G, well, here you go.

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