I’ve used a lot of different audio setups over the years. Everything from Blue Yeti to Rode has come across my desk. I’ve used condenser mics with every polar pattern imaginable and hooked up hundreds ...

512 Audio is a new brand to us and maybe for many of you. The Austin-based company makes audio equipment backed by Warm Audio, and they have announced the Tempest, a “true” large-diaphragm USB studio ...

A good microphone is one of the essential things a podcaster or vlogger must have. Many newcomers make the mistake of investing in a crazy expensive camera before a microphone, which can be costly.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 3 years old. Tempest is the new ...

The Tempest is one of the better-sounding mics for $150. Yeah, it lacks some of the versatility of other mics, and that desktop stand is a joke, but its crisp, warm audio is a delightful upgrade to ...