Virtually all smartphone manufacturers have eliminated the 3.5mm audio jack even though it has long been the standard connector for a huge range of audio equipment over the past century. Most flagship ...

If you love music, then you know that phones don't have the best audio quality. This small gadget lets you plug in headphones ...

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The USB audio interface is a fairly standardized device — for those who might not know, that’s the hardware you use to take a microphone or instrument that uses an XLR or 1/4″ output and get that into ...

Revamping the original MV88, the new MV88 USB-C reimagines the classic stereo condenser mic with a USB-C connector. That ...

This compact USB-C microphone from Shure is designed to plug into any USB-C smartphone and captures high-quality audio up to ...

The state of USB Type-C audio and the new market for compatible headphones and dongles is, quite frankly, a trainwreck. Headphones sometimes only work with specific smartphone brands, dongles don’t ...

Packing pro-level conversion pedigree in an easy-to-use bus-powered box, this travel-friendly I/O captures crisp details and vintage vibes. By Julian Vittorio Updated Apr 1, 2023 10:02 PM EDT We may ...

I’m back home from CES 2026, and there’s a lot of news still to come. Shure launched its new MV88 USB-C stereo microphone ...

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 ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. One popular approach taken to ensure high-quality audio streaming to external accessories is to use USB as an interface ...

We've recently received a rash of reports indicating problems playing sound through USB-connected speakers -- especially after updating to Leopard. Some users experience an odd phenomenon where sounds ...