Samson Releases Cool-Looking Retro Styled USB Mic

Samson has released a cool, retro-futuristic looking USB mic called the Meteor Mic. It includes a headphone jack for monitoring and requires no additional drivers. No word on what the sound quality is like, but its certainly a nice design. Retail price is $99.

[via Gizmodo]

Recording Hacks Microphone Database

Shopping for a microphone can be a bewildering experience. There is a dizzying array of mics available on the market, and the sonic characteristics of each can vary widely.

Good thing, then, that the fine folks at Recording Hacks have been building a database of different microphones out there with detailed descriptions of each. It's a work in progress to be sure, but it's sure to be a big help for anyone in the market for a new mic.