Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Once upon a time, aspiring bands, musicians and singers had ...

This pocket-sized portable audio mixer is designed for video creators and musicians who need professional sound. It comes ...

Turn your smartphone into a more professional interview and vlogging tool with this versatile USB-C connected mic ...

We continue to receive several reports regarding difficulty with recording and outputting digital audio on a broad range of Macs under Mac OS X 10.2.x. Most issues deal with USB audio devices. Derek ...

The USB audio interface is a fairly standardized device — for those who might not know, that’s the hardware you use to take a microphone or instrument that uses an XLR or 1/4″ output and get that into ...

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I’m back home from CES 2026, and there’s a lot of news still to come. Shure launched its new MV88 USB-C stereo microphone made for content creators who are on the run. This new microphone is designed ...

Mackie's Blackjack works equally well with iOS and Mac. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac If you want to listen to music on your Mac, you either suffer its built-in speakers, or you plug a speaker ...

The list of known issues in the Windows January 14 update continues to grow with USB audio device users the latest to be hit.

Your phone's USB-C port can do more than just charge. We found 5 gadgets that use your USB connection to transform your ...

If your USB microphone is not working on your Windows 11/10 system, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order to resolve the issue. Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter Restart ...