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… Read More MXL USB.009-24 Condenser Mic
Audio-Technica has introduced a couple of stereo shotgun microphones aimed at the high-end broadcast and production environment. The new BP4027 and BP4029 Stereo Shotgun models are based on models that A-T originally developed for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Designed for broadcasters, sound recordists and videographers, these phantom-powered models feature independent line-cardioid and figure-of-eight elements… Read More Audio-Technica Intros Stereo Shotgun Microphones
The Brauner product family was extended by another top-class microphone at this year’s Prolight+Sound trade show, with the Phanthera mic. Description: Not only the name Phanthera relates to the big wild cats. It appears dynamic, powerful, ductile and charming. It is hard to put its sonic character into simple words. Therefore Brauner emphatically recommends prospective… Read More Brauner Debuts Phanthera Studio Microphone
Marshall Electronics has introduced the MXL USB.008, a low noise USB large gold diaphragm cardioid condenser mic for the broadcast industry. The mic uses low noise electronics and the latest in enhanced digital conversion techniques for pristine audio quality. The mic uses MOGAMI cable for the internal analog wiring to bring out the maximum definition.… Read More MXL Introduces Low-Noise USB Condenser Broadcast Mic
Nady Systems has introduced a new USB microphone—the USB-24M. The mic connects directly into any computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) input port for plug-and-play operation with most DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. The USB-24M is designed for recording vocal tracks or voice-overs on your computer or for online communication. The mic features a… Read More Nady Introduces USB-24M Professional Dynamic USB Microphone
MXL Microphones is shipping the MXL.008 USB / Cardioid Condenser Microphone. The new MXL.008 features a large diaphragm that delivers a big, rich sound characteristic of studio and broadcast microphones. Unlike most studio condenser microphones, however, the MXL.008 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) instrument that connects directly to a computer without the need for… Read More MXL Ships MXL.008 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone
NAB: SoundField has introduced the SoundField SPS200 A-Format microphone for stereo and 5.1 surround recording. Designed for computer-based field and studio broadcast and recording applications, the SPS200 offers software plug-in A-Format to B-Format conversion, plus stereo and surround sound decoding and manipulation in place of an outboard control unit. The most affordable of the SoundField… Read More SoundField Announces Software Driven SPS200 Surround Microphone
Winter NAMM Show: Radial Engineering has announced the Gefell UM930 Multi-Pattern condenser microphone. Unfortunately for the mere mortals among us, the mic lists for $6,000. Designed to meet the needs of professional and semi-pro users in professional music and broadcast applications, the UM930 features two large (1″) diaphragms mounted on separate elements, allowing for individual… Read More New Dual-Element Studio Microphone Offers Five Polar Patterns
Winter NAMM Show: MXL Microphones, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, announced the introduction of the MXL USB.007 stereo mic for direct to computer recording on a PC or Mac. No special software or drivers are needed, just plug in to your portable or desktop computer, set your preferences and enjoy instant studio quality… Read More MXL Intros USB Stereo Condenser Mic
Combining a Sennheiser capsule with a broadcast-quality Flash recorder, the HHB FlashMic has become established as a portable recording device of choice for international broadcasters. Now HHB has expanded the FlashMic range with the introduction of a new cardioid version – the FlashMic DRM85-C – to accompany the original, omni-directional FlashMic DRM85. Both FlashMic models… Read More FlashMic DRM85-C Cardioid Microphone A Self-Contained Recording Studio
