NAMM 2005: Beyerdynamic has introduced the new Opus Series Vocal Microphones. The series, which includes the Opus 29S, Opus 39, Opus 59, Opus 69 and Opus 81, focuses on performance situations from gigging vocalists in clubs to critical, high end sound reinforcement in large concert venues. Opus 29S: The Opus 29S is a dynamic vocal… Read More Beyerdynamic Debuts Vocal Mics
NAMM 2005: Blue Microphones has introduced a USB microphone designed for professional recording applications. Dubbed the Snowball, the mic is an extension of Blue’s 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 for desktop… Read More NAMM: Blue Snowball USB Mic
NAMM Show: Blue Microphones introduced the red Kickball, a microphone in the Blue line of spherical mics that is tailored to suit low frequency applications such as kick drum and bass guitar. The Kickball is the world’s second phantom-powered dynamic microphone, following in the footsteps of its cousin, the Ball. Designed to be punchy and… Read More Blue Intros Red Kickball Microphone
2005 NAMM Show: Beyerdynamic has introduced new Opus Series Microphones targeting drums, percussion, instruments and boundary applications. The percussive series includes the Opus 53, Opus 83, Opus 88, and Opus 99 and focuses on capturing the inflection and dynamics of drums and other percussive-type instruments. The Opus 51 acoustic boundary microphone is for all boundary… Read More Beyerdynamic Introduces Opus Mics at NAMM
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
NAMM 2005: ALTO has introduced a new line of affordable compact Large Format mixers, the Cyclone Series. Features: Low Noise, High Headroom, No Pad microphone preamplifiers with 60 dB gain, S/N Ratio: 130 dB THD: 0.003% 4 Bands EQ (2 sweeps) 6 AUX, each channel assignable pre/post with AFL mode Master Aux Send 4580 Operational… Read More Cyclone Intros Cyclone Live Consoles
NAMM 2005 Show: Edirol has announced two new accessories for the R-4 Four Channel Portable Hard Disc Recorder. The new EDIROL CS-50 is a compact, light-weight stereo shotgun condenser microphone designed for the R-4 videographer, broadcaster, sound designer and recording artist. The CS-50 features bass roll-off capability as well as selectable wide stereo or narrow… Read More Edirol Introduces New Stereo Mic and Travel Case for the R-4 Portable Digital Recorder
NAMM 2005: KEL Audio has released the HM-4, a front address large diaphragm condenser microphone with a focused, punchy sound. The HM-4 features a 1-inch externally-biased cardioid capsule and offers a low frequency cut, 10 dB pad and internal pop filter. “The mic lends itself to close-miced vocals, as well as electric guitars, acoustic bass,… Read More KEL Audio Releases Front Address Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
Audio-Technica has announced the 2000 Series UHF True Diversity Wireless Microphone Systems, the company’s latest entry in its extensive line of professional wireless systems. The 2000 Series is a 10-channel frequency-agile UHF wireless system designed to suit a variety of applications, including MI/live performance, fixed installation, public address, A/V rental houses, and places of worship.… Read More Audio-Technica Introduces 2000 Series Wireless System
Blue Microphones has introduced Robbie, a Class-A discrete tube microphone and instrument preamplifier. With no ICs and the highest-quality discrete components from input to output, Robbie is one of the quietest (-131 dB EIN @ 50ohms) and most detailed (THD 0.006%). Robbie features audiophile-grade ultra low noise metal film resistors and polystyrene capacitors, and provides… Read More Blue Introduces Robbie Mic Pre
