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 ...

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Now I'm ready to record, podcast and sound better on calls. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac After finally incorporating a proper pair of speakers into my evolving MacBook Pro setup in late 2024 — ...

Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad. Photo: Universal Audio An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like ...

If you’re a video editor in need of a decent voice-over microphone to use with your favourite editing software – Resolve, Final Cut, etc. – but don’t want to break the bank then the Samson G-Track Pro ...

Whether your computer has an inbuilt mic array or you use a USB mic, audio interface, or headset, the microphone you are using will rarely suit your voice straight out of the box. When you want your ...

Great sounding preamps aside, the ultimate strength of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is its uncanny ability to make multi-micing and recoding sources an absolute breeze. Powerful software and plenty of ...

The i73 Pro 2 won’t appeal to everyone, but if you have a hankering for a traditional transformer coupled preamp integrated into a desktop audio interface, this is a mighty fine solution. MusicRadar's ...

Does it make sense to use an audio interface to input audio into your computer? For some users — it’s still a useful tool. Professional musicians are already familiar with the difference between an ...