We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time, not so long ago, when most of us were perfectly content with our 32-inch CRT screens and their tinny, built-in speakers.

The right hardware and software — combined with time to learn — can improve the soundtrack in your videos, podcasts and other creative endeavors. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer was a co-host of ...