If the mic on your phone, laptop, or other device leaves a bit to be desired, the bootlegMIC is a simple DIY mic that sounds fantastic and takes up almost no space at all. Originally created for ...

Learn how to make a DIY lavalier microphone setup for YouTube videos for under $40! A cheap mic solution that works for any ...

Donald Bell has spent more than five years as a CNET senior editor, reviewing everything from MP3 players to the first three generations of the Apple iPad. He currently devotes his time to producing ...

Anyone into audio recording knows that recording drums is a serious pain. Mic setup and positioning can make or break a recording session. One particular hurdle is getting a great sound out of the ...

Here are some recent audio-related items that caught my eye: Build a Laser Microphone: Here's an interesting project offered to those DIYers who want to “eavesdrop on conversations across the street.” ...

If you've got $1.20 and the need, here's how you can build a shockmount for any standard shotgun mic with PVC pipe and rubber bands. Hard drives aren't the only things in need of some suspension. If ...

Having an adjustable mic stand is essential for home recording or podcasting. Those mics are so sensitive that you really have to place them in the right position. Unfortunately, decent articulating ...

There have always been pitfalls for drummers when it comes to getting a great live or studio bass drum sound. Frequently drummers won't be aware of where to place the hole in the resonant head for an ...

Here’s an interesting little project that, while it’s unlikely to grow into a major product, nevertheless demonstrates the potential of alternative interfaces. Bruno Zamborlin’s Mogees (an ...

An interesting new concept has been developed by Bruno Zamborlin called Mogees (an abbreviation of “mosaicing gestural surface”). This innovative technology is designed to enable multitouch gesturing ...