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… Read More Red Microphones Increases Distribution
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… Read More Vocomotion Intros Cheap Throat Microphone
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… Read More Samson Releases CL2 Pencil Condenser Microphone
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… Read More Presonus Shipping DigiMax FS 8-Channel Mic Preamp
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… Read More NAMM Update: Audio-Technica Updates Artist Series Mic Line
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… Read More 2006 Summer NAMM: Audio-Technica 700 Series Wireless Mic System
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… Read More 2006 NAMM Summer Session: Audio-Technica Intros Wireless Condenser Mic
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… Read More NAMM Preview: Sennheiser Street Line
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… Read More RME Introse Micstasy Mic Preamp
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… Read More Violet Design Intros Black Hole Mic
