Microphones

Synthax Audio AG has released the new RME Micstasy high-end preamp.
Micstasy features reference quality converters and combines a number of typical RME features with a number of groundbreaking innovations. With Micstasy, not only conventional analog microphone preamps and AD-converters are a thing of the past – a lot of applications will change. In short, Micstasy […]

Behringer has announced Podcastudio FireWire, described as a complete podcast studio with FireWire interface.
The podcasting kit comes with a studio-grade FireWire audio interface which includes the Behringer Edition of Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software for PC and Mac computers. The package also includes an 8-input mixer, high-quality headphones and a studio microphone plus […]

Red Microphones has introduced the Type A, a tube microphone based on a system of interchangeable capsules. To celebrate the release of this new mic, Red will be including a free R7 capsule ($650Value) to customers who purchase the mic by September 31, 2006.
The Type A vacuum tube microphone system is a high quality innovative […]

Blue Microphones, a leading microphone technology vendor, has introduced two new Applets for their Snowball USB Microphone which add further flexibility to its dual-capsule design by giving users more control over the input gain.
The Snowball has been popular with computer musicians because it is a relativley inexpensive USB microphone.
“In addition to its dual capsule design, […]

Red Microphones introduced today the Type A, a tube microphone based on a system of interchangeable capsules. To celebrate the release of this new mic, Red will be including a free R7 capsule ($650 value) to customers who purchase the mic by September 31, 2006.
The Type A vacuum tube microphone system is a high quality […]

RED Microphones announced today that they will begin to widen distribution of their products, making them available to brick and mortar retailers as well as other online music and pro audio dealers. This change in distribution strategy is a result of the acquisition of VintageMicrophone.com by California-based equity firm SEMA Capital Group, Inc.
Prior to its […]

Vocomotion has announced the release of The Thumper TH70, the latest update in The Thumper series of throat microphones designed for vocal percussionists, beatboxers, and bass singers.
Like previous Thumpers, this new model is designed to pickup throat sounds at the source, optimizing the bass response by filtering everything but deep, thumpy frequencies, using Vocomotion’s active […]

Samson has introduced the CL2 pencil condenser microphones, aimed at the recording and live sound markets.
Available as a matched pair, Samson CL2s are true capacitor condenser mics that feature a high pass filter and a 10dB pad.
Providing maximum flexibility for a variety of applications was one of the main design goals. Each CL2 ships with […]

PreSonus Audio is shipping the DigiMax FS, an 8-channel microphone preamplifier with 8 channels of digital optical light pipe ADAT and 96k dual SMUX input and output, balanced analog direct outputs, and TRS inserts on each channel.
The DIGIMAX FS provides a way to add eight class A preamps to expand any digital audio hardware system […]

2006 Summer NAMM Session: Audio-Technica introduced its next generation of the Artist Series live-sound microphones.
The new A-T Artist Series was inspired by extensive market research and consultations with leading touring artists and FOH engineers who rely on these microphones onstage every night. Satisfying their foremost concerns, these rugged all-metal microphones are engineered for consistently flawless […]

Audio-Technica, leading manufacturer of professional microphones and headphones, has announced the new 700 Series Professional UHF Wireless Systems. Representing the latest generation of A-T’s popular Freeway UHF wireless systems, 700 Series systems provide automatic frequency scanning, which selects an open channel at the touch of a button — an unheard of feature in this price […]

2006 Summer NAMM Session: Audio-Technica introduced the new ATW-T371 handheld cardioid condenser microphone/transmitter.
Employing A-T’s Artist Series ATM710 cardioid condenser element, the ATW-T371 wireless mic is designed to be used as a handheld or mounted on a microphone stand. The ATW-T371 features rugged metal construction, soft-touch controls and a multi-function LCD display. It is powered by […]

Sennheiser has introduced an all-new Street Line of headphones.
The Street Line models share the exclusive Sennheiser Basswind System for deep-bass power and extension, and employ ultra-lightweight Sennheiser transducers for detailed, high-impact sound. Several models allow users to customize their sets by appearance with new interchangeable accessories. All share cool new looks featuring smoothly contoured forms.
The […]

At AES, RME debuted the Micstasy High End Microphone Preamp which features high-end converters and combines a number of typical RME features with a number of groundbreaking innovations.

Micstasy is both an analog preamp (Mic In to Line Out) and a digital preamp/converter (Mic In to Digital Out), with both signal paths operating simultaneously. Just passing […]

Violet Design has announced a new microphone, The Black Hole.
This microphone model is planned for manufacture in 2007. The Black Hole will be premiered to the public at 120th AES convention in Paris.
Black Hole features:

Handy and compact
Unique visual design
Two opposite placed large, true electrostatic capsules inside the compact head
New special capsule with single tap diaphragm […]