NAMM Show Update: MXL Microphones introduced a new USB mic - the USB.009-24 cardioid condenser microphone.
The MXL USB.009-24 features 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with up to 96 kHz recording capability. They recommend the mic for home recording, podcasting, as well as adding dialog to business presentations and other multimedia projects. They also recommend [...]

Blue Microphones is now shipping the Snowball USB Microphone. Designed for desktop recording applications such as podcasting, the Snowball mic’s universal driver and plug & play USB compatibility make recording into your laptop or DAW easy.
The mic’s dual-capsule design and three-position switch dial make it flexible to use for many applications.
The Snowball retails for $155 [...]