Blue Ships White Snowball USB Mic

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… Read More Blue Ships White Snowball USB Mic

Blue Introduces Professional USB Mic

NAMM 2005 Show: Blue Microphones announces the first USB microphone designed for professional recording applications. Dubbed the Snowball, the mic is an extension of Blue’s popular line of spherical mics that includes the original Ball, the world’s first phantom-powered dynamic; the 8-Ball condenser mic; and the newly shipping Kickball, Blue’s new big bass dynamic. Designed… Read More Blue Introduces Professional USB Mic

NAMM: Lectrosonics Intros IS400 Digital Hybrid Wireless Instrument System

Lectrosonics introduced the IS400 Digital Hybrid Wireless Instrument System at the 2005 Winter NAMM Show. The Lectrosonics IS400, designed for use with both electric and acoustic instruments in demanding live performance environments, uses a proprietary digital algorithm to encode the audio signal into an analog format for transmission along an FM wireless carrier. The IS400’s… Read More NAMM: Lectrosonics Intros IS400 Digital Hybrid Wireless Instrument System

Behringer Introduces Matched Condenser Microphones

Behringer introduced the C-2 matched condenser microphones at the recent NAMM expo. Features: Low mass diaphragm for ultra wide frequency response and ultimate sound reproduction Perfect for acoustic instruments, overhead, piano, etc Cardioid pickup pattern for effective feedback elimination Switchable low-frequency roll-off and -10 dB input attenuation Custom microphone stand adapters, windscreens, stereo-bar and transport… Read More Behringer Introduces Matched Condenser Microphones

NAMM: CAD Adds e300 Condenser Mic

2005 NAMM Winter Show: The newest addition to the equitek Series, the CAD e300 is a multi-pattern (Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8) externally biased Servo-Condenser microphone that offers fast transient response, precision and presence for tracking situations and live reinforcement settings. Distinguished by its transparent, open upper end and midrange and a smooth low end, the… Read More NAMM: CAD Adds e300 Condenser Mic

NAMM 2005: Ampeg Intros SVTMP Tube Mic Preamp/Direct Box

NAMM 2005: Ampeg introduced the SVTMP Microphone Preamplifier, a tube-driven mic preamp/direct box for studio and live stage applications. The 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes provide classic Ampeg tube coloration to enhance the tone of a solid-state device. The SVTMP also features 1 x 12AX7 and 1 x 12AU7 tubes; combination input jack (1/4″ and XLR);… Read More NAMM 2005: Ampeg Intros SVTMP Tube Mic Preamp/Direct Box

Sennheiser Headphones and Microphones

Sennheiser is one of the leading manufacturers of headphones and microphones worldwide. Their line includes mikes, RF and infrared wireless products, headphones, and active-noise cancellation equipment. Sennheiser was established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany. Sennheiser Electronic Corporation (SEC) is the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary, with headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut. SEC represents all Sennheiser products in… Read More Sennheiser Headphones and Microphones

AKG Acoustics – headphones and microphones

AKG is one of the leading vendors of microphones, headsets, and monitors. AKG headphones are popular, especially for wireless performance. AKG Microphones are popular performance mics, including wireless microphone systems, instrument mics, and vocal mics. Their mics include dynamic and condenser models, miniature and headset mics. Their site is primarily product-oriented.