MXL Introduces 990 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone

MXL Microphones has introduced a new USB mic, the MXL 990 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone. Description: With electronics based upon the MXL 990—the world’s best selling studio condenser microphone—the MXL 990 features two gold diaphragm capsules in an X/Y stereo configuration and is designed to deliver rich sound with excellent spatial imaging. The MXL 990… Read More MXL Introduces 990 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica Intros Stereo Shotgun Microphones

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

Brauner Debuts Phanthera Studio Microphone

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

Nady Introduces USB-24M Professional Dynamic USB Microphone

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 Ships MXL.008 USB Cardioid Condenser 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

SoundField Announces Software Driven SPS200 Surround 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

New Dual-Element Studio Microphone Offers Five Polar Patterns

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