Microphones

by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Impart the revered sound quality of Earthworks microphones to your future podcasts, voice-overs, broadcasts, and livestreams with the Icon (USB) and Icon Pro (XLR) mics, both handmade in the USA for stunning looks, remarkable tone, and low maintenance. Whether you host Internet shows, Twitch your gaming action, or lead countless
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The lofty legend of the Shure SM7B microphone has been reincarnated for the digital age of podcasting, livestreaming, gamecasting, and home recording in the form of the new Shure MV7 (available in a traditional black hue or a striking silver finish), featuring XLR and digital USB outputs, as well as embedded tech for instantly polished sonic
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
The year 2020 intensely changed the landscape for office employees, sending masses of people home to handle conferencing, collaboration, meetings, interviews, and even high-profile presentations from their personal spaces, be they makeshift offices in miniscule apartments or dedicated rooms in sprawling vacation homes. To make a great impression and command attention in such situations, your voice should sound as clear, present, and intelligible as it would in person; for that you need a high-quality microphone that won’t bog you down with a
by Robert Rives ·Posted
Shure is bringing an early holiday gift to filmmakers, talent, and audio professionals with the announcement of its new DuraPlex line of waterproof microphones, the DL4 lavalier and the DH5 headset. Tough, yet lightweight, these omnidirectional mics feature an IP57 rating, which offers a very high level of protection against dust ingress and ensures the mics are waterproof at a depth up to 1m.
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Surely good news for people in the business of podcasting, video conferencing, home recording, and vlogging, Shure has refreshed its MV Series microphones and some are bundled with new accessories to make unboxing even more exciting. The low-profile MV5 digital condenser microphone (available in gray with black foam or in
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
You need a pro studio sound. Problem is, you don’t have a pro studio—but maybe you do have an ISOVOX portable isolation booth. If you do, you’re in luck: ISOVOX has released a mic with killer sonics designed for use within its patented personalized sound booths. It’s called the ISOMIC, and it boasts some amazing
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
The name Telefunken may be synonymous with vacuum tubes and tube mics, but that didn’t stop the esteemed brand from proudly putting its badge on Telefunken’s first phantom-powered large-diaphragm FET (non-tube) condenser mic, the Telefunken TF11. As the latest entry in Telefunken’s popular Alchemy Microphone Series, the TF11 can be scored as a single mic or as a
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Sennheiser, the company famous for its stellar line of industry-standard shotgun microphones, is releasing the MKE 200 ultracompact, on-camera mic for run-and-gun videographers, podcasters, and mobile journalists. Sennheiser MKE 200 Ultracompact
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
If you’re a real synth player—a person who can speak with authority to the differences between West Coast and East Coast synthesis—then at some point you’ve fantasized about owning your very own vocoder. Now, with the Limited Run of the Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder, you can do exactly that: you can own a vocoder at price that won’t break the bank, and with sonics that sound like it’s breaking the very same bank.
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Whether you podcast, produce vlogs or tutorials, or shoot pics and video of your recording sessions, you should pay attention to your on-screen appearance as well as your audio quality. That’s why Audio-Technica has released select microphones and headphones in new limited edition colors, which are sure to delight your eyes and ears. Imagine the appeal of a shiny, limited-edition reflective silver AT2020 or
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Saramonic is releasing brand-new wedding-friendly wireless systems and broadcast-quality microphones that plug directly into your phone, as well as other items that will make your life easier. Behind the new snow-white version of the Blink Wireless System is the new mobile lavalier and a new mini condenser mic perfect for on-the-go use. The Blink Wireless System previously made a splash by being portable, sounding great, and, most importantly, accommodating two channels of audio in one miniature receiver. Now you can get the transmitters
by Eric Calvi ·Posted
Shure has taken its popular SLX wireless system into the realm of digital audio with the install-friendly SLX-D digital wireless microphone system, designed to meet the demands of small-to-medium event spaces, corporate facilities, educational institutions, houses of worship, and music venues. First things first: the SLX-D delivers crystal-clear 24-bit digital audio with an impressive 120 dB of dynamic range. It operates in a wide 44 MHz bandwidth ranging from 470 to
by Jason T ·Posted
As we approach the end of what’s turning out to be one of the weirdest summers on record, that nagging back-to-school feeling seems to “hit different” in 2020, as the kids would say. For many of our kids, it means virtual classes are back, and they may be here to stay for quite some time. Some of us are returning to work in the office, but for others, it seems like work from home is going to be the new normal. If you have been working from home and attending meetings virtually, you’re probably familiar with the ear fatigue that can develop
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
When it comes to studio recording, there’s something about the sound of classic British consoles that musicians, singers, engineers, and producers just can’t resist. Aiming to give people more of what they want, Heritage Audio—already well known for its analog outboard gear—has released two new pieces of studio equipment, the HA-81A hybrid channel strip and the
by Robert Rives ·Posted
With virtual meetings in Zoom, Skype, and Facebook now an everyday fact of life, Saramonic is helping you meet the challenge and up your game with these two new additions—now with lighting solutions—to its Home Base lineup of A/V accessories. The Home Base Personal Video Conferencing Kit Plus and the Home Base