Review: Samson G-Track Pro multi-pattern microphone with pop filters

Written by Allan Tépper

February 25, 2020

Here is my review of the Samson G-Track Pro large-diaphragm multi pattern microphone with optional G-Track Pro Pop Filters,...

Review: Saramonic SmartRig+ audio interfaces for USB-C or Lightning

Written by Allan Tépper

February 12, 2020

Here is my review of the Saramonic SmartRig+ portable audio interfaces, which handle two channels of audio, either XLR...

Review: AKG Lyra microphone, USB-C/vintage/multi-pattern/multi-platform

Written by Allan Tépper

January 29, 2020

The AKG Lyra microphone has a striking, vintage-looking yet state-of-the-art look. Unlike many inexpensive replicas of the Elvis type...

Review: Samson DE50x head microphone with micro-miniature capsule

Written by Allan Tépper

October 21, 2019

Here is my review of the ≈US$170 Samson DE50x head microphone with micro-miniature capsule. The DE50x includes 4 windscreens,...

Review: V-MODA BoomPro head microphone for certain headphones

Written by Allan Tépper

August 25, 2019

The ≈US$30 V-MODA BoomPro microphone sounds great in its niche and is most similar to another head microphone I...

Review: Plugable USB-VOX studio microphone

Written by Allan Tépper

July 20, 2019

My evaluation of the ≈US$75 USB-VOX studio microphone from Plugable involved several happy surprises, beyond its high quality sound...

Review: Samson Q8X supercardioid dynamic handheld microphone, headless with A81WS

Written by Allan Tépper

July 4, 2019

This is my review of the ≈US$100 Samson Q8X dynamic handheld, XLR vocal microphone, headless with the ≈ US$30...

Review: CrumplePop EchoRemover plugin

Written by Allan Tépper

June 26, 2019

If you record audio in an untreated room (or your remote guest does), often you’ll get excessive echo/reverberation, as...

Trackpad & mouse support arrives to iOS and iPadOS

Written by Allan Tépper

June 11, 2019

Although Apple omitted it from the WWDC keynote last week, several beta testers of iOS 13 and iPadOS have...

RØDE SC6-L with an XLR microphone (or 2)? Yes, but with important details

Written by Allan Tépper

May 31, 2019

I have covered the intriguing RØDE SC6-L audio interface in prior articles. The SC6-L is unique since it’s so...