The fifine HD18 Lite is an open-back take on a monitor headset. You get 53mm drivers, fabric ear pads, a braided 3.5mm cable and a plug-in boom mic for around $50 to $70. It’s built for long listening sessions, light audio work and gaming where you still need to hear what’s going on around you.
It’s easy to overlook studio headphones, but they can significantly improve the podcast recording process. Among the six studio headphones we tested, fifine H8 studio headphone takes the top spot for most creators. Need all-day comfort or a built-in mic? We have picks for those too.
Streamlabs Desktop looks busy the first time you open it, but you only need a handful of panels to go live. This guide walks you through the whole Streamlabs setup, from plugging in your microphone and building scenes, dialing in your bitrate and hitting Go Live for the first time.
The fifine Tank1 microphone takes our top spot for best XLR microphone: its low-cut and mid-boost switches clean up your voice before it reaches your software. On a tight budget, the fifine K669D XLR mic punches well above its price, while the Shure SM7B and Electro-Voice RE20 remain the picks when money isn’t the deciding factor.
The best EQ settings depend on what you want to hear and what your audio currently lacks. Start with a flat EQ curve, make small adjustments to the frequencies that affect the problem, and compare the result with the original sound. Step into this guide and learn how to adjust the EQ settings without making audio sound unnatural.
Two microphones list “20 Hz–20 kHz”. One sounds full, the other sounds thin. What gives? Frequency range tells you which frequencies a device covers. Frequency response shows how it treats each one. Here’s how to tell the two specs apart and what each one says about sound quality.
The fifine AmpliGame V3 capture card records clean 1080p 60fps footage, passes up to 4K 30fps to your TV, and adds headset and line-in jacks for extra audio. Is this $50 capture card worth it? Here’s who should buy it, who shouldn’t, and how to set it up right.
Looking for the best PS5 gaming headset? We compared 6 picks on sound, comfort, mic clarity and PS5 connectivity, from the budget-friendly fifine H13 to the premium Audeze Maxwell 2. Find the one that fits how you play.
Do you point your mic straight at your mouth or twist the mic with some degrees? A mic with different angle will delivery different sound. This guide breaks down on-axis vs. off-axis microphone placement, what each does to your tone and how to find the right angle for your voice, instrument and room.
The best condenser microphone for most creators is the fifine A8 microphone. You can plug and play with the good sound. On a tight budget, the fifine K669B mic held its own against a $100 Blue Yeti. If you sing, voice act or record for a living, step up to XLR: the RØDE NT1 5th Generation, the Lewitt LCT 440 PURE, or the Earthworks Ethos.