One of the issues that budding podcasters may eventually encounter is how best to get sound into their computers. The obvious answer, of course, is through one of the sound inputs that the system ...

It may not be the first part of your setup that you think of upgrading, but getting one of the best USB sound cards for gaming can actually make a world of difference when it comes to audio quality.

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 ...

There are a few ways to connect a soundbar to your living room smart TV. The HDMI ARC or eARC port is one common method, and it's also the connection we recommend for soundbars with surround sound ...

A reader writes about problems that he and many other users are having with the Alesis iO|2 USB audio device since the 10.4.10 system update. This would presumably fall under the heading of the ...

On Tuesday, audio gear maker Apogee revealed the Jam+, an upgraded version of its USB input for musicians looking to connect guitars, keyboards, and other instruments to a Mac or iOS device for ...

Mackie's Blackjack works equally well with iOS and Mac. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac If you want to listen to music on your Mac, you either suffer its built-in speakers, or you plug a speaker ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new Ruark MR1 Mk3 wireless speakers now have a USB ...

Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad. Photo: Universal Audio An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like ...

The new Cambridge Audio CXA 81 is a powerful 80 Watt integrated amplifier that's packed with features, including a USB input and Bluetooth apt-X HD streaming. For the past month, I’ve had plenty of ...