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All the microphone articles, guides, and tutorials at Higher Hz.

Shure SM48 review: Decent $50 mic for live settings

In this review, I’ll taking a look at the Shure SM48 dynamic vocal microphone, which is the hyper-budget model of the SM58.

Shure is renowned for making reliably good-sounding products that are affordable. Let’s see if the SM48 upholds this reputation.

The 10 best microphones for recording drums in 2024

Today, we’re going to be going over some of the best and most popular choices available when it comes to drum microphones.

The truth is that the sound of your drums can make or break your mix, and while there are exceptions to every rule, getting the perfect drum sound is no laughing matter.

The 5 best microphones for recording electric guitar amps in 2024

When it comes to recording electric guitar, there are a myriad of factors to be taken into account.

What kind of guitar are you using? Are you running it through any pedals? What kind of amp are you using? Is it solid-state? A tube amp, perchance?

All of these things can drastically change the sounds you’re capable of producing.

Sontronics Podcast Pro review: For podcasting and not much else

In this review, I’ll be testing the Sontronics Podcast Pro microphone.

Sontronics may be a lesser known company to some of you, but it does have some fairly reputable products. Let’s see if the Podcast Pro does anything to bolster said reputation.

The 5 best live vocal microphones for onstage performance 2024

Live vocalists have a lot to worry about on stage. Not only do you need to worry about sounding your best, but you also need to worry about blending in with your bandmates, engaging with the audience, and sometimes even doing some on-stage acrobatics.