Guides & How-to'sWhat type of microphone do I need?Whether you're a podcast host or musician, different microphone types bode well for different use cases. Let's figure you what's best for you!
Jasper LastoriaJune 9, 2025Microphones guides & how-to's
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Guides & How-to'sWhat type of microphone do I need?Whether you're a podcast host or musician, different microphone types bode well for different use cases. Let's figure you what's best for you!Jasper LastoriaJune 9, 2025
Guides & How-to'sHow to make your microphone sound betterCan you hear me now? Good!
Sound GuysMay 30, 2025
Guides & How-to'sA field recording guideHere's our guide to capturing audio outside
Adam MolinaMay 5, 2025
Guides & How-to'sWhat to look for in a microphoneGet the right mic the first time.Adam MolinaApril 25, 2025
Guides & How-to'sWhat is a microphone preamp and should you get one?You don't need to go to the gym to add some gain to your life. 
Chase BernathMarch 27, 2025
Guides & How-to'sHow to build a professional recording studio at homeEverything you need to know to record your hit song.Sound GuysFebruary 4, 2025
Guides & How-to'sHow to read a polar pattern chartIt's easier than it looks.
Christian ThomasDecember 5, 2024
Guides & How-to'sHow to solve common recording problemsRecord it right or record it twice.
Lil KatzJune 1, 2023
Guides & How-to'sWhy conference calls sound badFew things induce headaches faster than the mandatory conference call.Lil KatzJuly 7, 2022
Guides & How-to'sA guide to video chat appsWorking and playing at home doesn’t mean you can’t still get some facetime.
Sam MooreMay 19, 2022
Guides & How-to'sWhat to expect at an open micGargle that saltwater, tend to those calloused fingers, and get ready to rock.Lil KatzOctober 31, 2021
Guides & How-to'sHow to start a podcast at homeGet started on that great ideaAdam MolinaAugust 23, 2021More microphones coverage