Core streaming essentials: A solid beginner setup needs a capable PC or console, a clear-sounding mic, a webcam or smartphone camera, good lighting, and free streaming software like OBS. Audio over ...

Budget gaming stream setup transforms ordinary PCs into polished streaming rigs without spending thousands. Streaming on a budget prioritizes smart gear choices like dynamic USB mics, ring lights, and ...

As of May 2026, the streaming landscape has shifted with the release of OBS Studio 32.1.2 and YouTube's introduction of ...

BEACN's streaming audio peripherals (Mic, Mix Create, Studio, and Mic Stand) deliver broadcast-quality sound for streamers, ...

Marc Storch is a commerce writer currently based in Denver, Colorado. He is passionate about making tech accessible to all and being excellent to each other. Outside of writing about tech and video ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Shure has had a busy year with lots of new product launches ...

In this shot from Elgato, you get a clear view of its popular suspension boom arm supporting a microphone, as in today's setup. Streamers and podcasters often worry over their choices of microphones ...

Roland has a new on-the-go podcasting setup with an eye-catching price. The company's Go:Podcast studio includes a USB condenser mic (with support for four polar patterns) and a companion app that can ...

Maybe you made a New Year’s resolution to take your game streaming more seriously, want to upgrade your current setup, or even start a podcast? A top-notch microphone is the best place to start, since ...

Dalton Cooper is the Managing Editor of GameRant. Dalton has been writing about video games professionally since 2011. Having written thousands of game reviews and articles over the course of his ...

A new batch of iRig accessories from IK Multimedia should make life easier for podcasters and YouTubers who produce on their iPads or iPhones. The gear looks pretty sweet, and — if my experience is ...