Microphones
A major announcement has come from Sony, at NAMM 2018. For the first time in 25 years, the company is introducing three new high-resolution microphones designed for professional studio and home recording applications. They include the C-100 multi-pattern vocal condenser mic, ECM-100U cardioid instrument mic, and
Hi there! Do you have a rich, velvety voice that people compliment all the time? Do you have secret desires to cut out of your nine-to-five grind and get into the illustrious world of voice-overs? Of course you do! (You clicked the headline, didn’t you?)
Let me start off by telling you two things: To get sustainable voice-over work is harder than you’d think—lots of people want to do it, and networking, no matter the industry, is a deleterious task worthy of all your contempt. However, it’s never been easier to produce professional-grade
Apogee, the company behind the Symphony, the Ensemble, the Duet, and more, is arguably at the zenith of its creative apex; its conversion is considered some of the best in the business. Now the company has expanded upon a relatively nascent item in its arsenal, the digital microphone, with the MiC+. We at B&H are proud to announce this product.
A condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, the Apogee Mic+ gives you a
The Mikme is a 1" gold-plated condenser microphone and audio recorder, encapsulated in a stylish enclosure. Bluetooth and a rechargeable Li-Po battery make it a great on-the-go audio solution. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
Sennheiser has a brand-new headset for capturing 3D Audio, and we here at B&H are proud to present it. Called the AMBEO SMART HEADSET, this device is sure to serve videographers, video game sound designers, and anyone else working within the arena of 3D media—all while interfacing directly with an iOS device.
The AMBEO SMART HEADSET utilizes two microphones positioned in a manner that ensures it’ll pick up audio just as your very own
With the release of the new RØDELink Performer Kit, RØDE completes its range of RØDELink digital wireless microphone systems, which include the popular Newsshooter and the Filmmaker Kits.
Designed for vocal performances and presentations, the Performer kit combines a high-quality TX-M2 handheld condenser microphone transmitter and an RX-DESK desktop receiver. Both quickly pair straight out of the box, with no channel selection
With their eye-catching aesthetics and clean, detailed sound, Blue’s microphones have been a respected part of the pro audio world since 1995. In a previous announcement, we had shed some light on the company’s Spark SL microphone, but now the company is issuing a new take on the mic—the Blackout Spark SL—so we here at B&H think it’s time to revisit this plucky project-studio microphone.
Suitable for voice-over work, singing,
You know Shure microphones from pretty much every stage you've ever stood on and every studio you've ever played in; whether you're singing into an SM58 in front of your adoring fans, or thwacking a snare drum picked up by the ever-ubiquitous SM57, we're sure you know Shure. In recent times, Shure released the Super 55 Deluxe Vocal microphone and, now, for a limited time only, you can get the Super 55 Limited Edition in a pitch-
USB microphones have come a long way since their inception, with strides being made all the time in ADC tech, sound, and build quality; these days, some companies even team up with well-regarded brands like Apogee in nestling analog-to-digital converters within their microphones. And yet, some mics have exhibited solid build and dependable sonics for quite a while now. Take the Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Condenser
Warm Audio has definitely received a warm reception in the pro audio community. Their program-style equalizers and ’76-style compressors have garnered heaps of praise, both for their sonic qualities and their relatively affordable pricing. In keeping with those venerable precepts, consider the WA-14 microphone for your audio-capturing needs.
The WA-14 utilizes a capsule inspired by a classic large-diaphragm condenser of the 1970s,
Let’s begin with what you won’t see in this article: You won’t find the customary list of mics, their governing attributes, or a list of instruments they flatter; mics age differently, making that kind of list largely moot. Also, it wouldn’t necessarily help if you didn’t have those microphones, many of which are quite expensive.
Likewise, you won’t see a right-brained crystallization of concepts you’d come across in a book such as, “Mixing with Your Mind.” Michael Stavrou does that better than I could ever hope to.
Instead, we’re going to
We are quite excited to offer the new RØDE Videomic Pro Plus compact condenser shotgun microphone at B&H. Aimed straight for the mic-on-camera user, the Videomic Pro Plus brings a bowlful of additions and improvements that are likely to bring relief and a maybe even a whispered, “Yesssss!” The original Videomic Pro was already impressive, with its 70 hours of recording time from a 9V battery, selectable 80 Hz high-pass filter, and
Digital microphones: Some may be skeptical of the concept—after all, you’d need a mighty fine ADC in that microphone, something capable of capturing the nuances of analog audio in the digital realm. For maximum bang-for-buck value, you’d probably want a reputable build, something proven to handle vocals, guitars, and more over the years. If only a dependable capsule company like Sennheiser teamed up with a dependable digital brand like Apogee to deliver a sterling digital-microphone choice…
What’s that you say, they have? Indeed, it’s true—
Join B&H’s Rob Rives as he takes to the financial district to test out the DPA’s d:vice 2-channel interface, which connects microphones to mobile devices and USB ports, allowing you to record clear, crystalline audio on location. Hear its low-noise preamps and high-quality A/D converters in action, as Greg Johnson plays a ragtime tune on a piano near a fountain. This instrument, placed in New York City by the Sing for
If you’re looking for a ruggedly reliable handheld dynamic microphone that won’t break the bank, look no farther than the Polsen HDM-16-S Handheld Dynamic Performance Microphone, which provides a supercardioid pattern for eliminating off-axis sound, and a frequency response tailored to the human voice. An integrated on/off switch allows you to mute the mic at will, so if there’s something you don’t want your audience to overhear,