Microphones

by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Looking for a versatile microphone for vocals and electric guitars—one that won’t break the bank? Check out the Aston Microphones Stealth 4-Voice Dynamic Microphone online or at our SuperStore. Aston Microphones
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AB, of B&H, looks at four mics for less than $300 each, to help you achieve that pro sound in your project studios. These mics are also at home in professional establishments, so whether you’re a beginner musician or a seasoned engineer, watch the video to see if you should add any of them to your mic locker. For way more video learning, come back to BandH.com any time.
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Warm Audio has been on the scene for a while, putting out replications of lauded vintage gear that far surpass its budget-minded prices. Famous compressors, channel strips, equalizers, and microphones have been warmly embraced by the company, and now, at NAMM 2019, a new microphone has been announced: the WA-84. Warm Audio WA-84 This microphone takes its inspiration from the classic 84 small-
by Eric Calvi ·Posted
Leveraging more than 70 years of AKG microphone engineering, HARMAN Professional Solutions unveils the AKG DMS100 and DMS300 secure digital wireless microphone systems. The new systems combine iconic AKG sound quality with license-free 2.4 GHz operation, advanced encryption features, extended battery life, and ease of use. They deliver superior fidelity, security, and performance for musicians, presenters, houses of worship, fitness instructors, educators, and anyone who seeks both studio-quality sound and freedom of movement on stage. The
by Andrew Eisele ·Posted
Designed to give your vocals a professional polish with its integrated studio-quality analog compression, the HypeMiC from Apogee Electronics doesn't disappoint. If you've ever struggled to get your vocals to sit right in a dense mix, the HypeMiC just might be your Holy Grail! The full-featured USB microphone brings the "magic" to vocals, voice-overs, instruments, percussion, and podcasts. Other advanced features
by Eric Calvi ·Posted
RØDE has made it its mission to provide podcasters with user-friendly tools that simplify the technical aspects of podcast production so they can focus on making great content. Now the company is announcing the PodMic, a dynamic podcasting vocal microphone with the company's world-renowned broadcast-quality audio, which is optimized to work with the game-changing
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
For a heavenly sound, check out Deity Microphones! We're pleased to add several of their wares to our warehouse! With microphones tailored to the video-capturing market, the company is offering many options that go hard in the field and easy on your wallet. Consider the S-Mic 2, a supercardioid shotgun mic designed for sound recordists and boom operators. Use this mic on film sets for video, television, and broadcast productions, and
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
We’ve done a few microphone buying guides, to be sure. But this one has a special place in our hearts: Below, you’ll find a list of wallet-friendly microphones we use here at B&H on a somewhat regular basis. We don’t just recommend these mics—we love using them, and we hope you get a kick out of them too! Shure SM7B Microphone The SM7B is a microphone with a storied sound. Its progenitor, the SM7, was famously used by Michael Jackson on
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
So, you got a friend. Maybe a niece, nephew, or kid of your own. Perhaps a grandchild, and you want your gifts to feel more relevant than the usual newspaper clipping and check for fifty bucks. And what’s this—your little buddy is making videos now? On YouTube? From the videos, it looks like they’ve got the video and lighting figured out, but maybe they could some help in the audio department. If that’s the case, you can easily swoop in—cool friend or parental figure that you are—and get them something both useful and cool, something that’ll
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Podcasts. Still strong in the boom phase, it’s a good time to get in while the getting is good, and you’ll want to do whatever you can to make your podcast stand out. But here’s the thing: different types of podcasts require different ways of working. So, we here at B&H thought we’d give you a five-tip primer to get you inspired. Be sure you check out the last one—it’s the most important tip by far. Tips for a Two-Way A two-way is a show that typically involves one host and one guest. Pieces of gear I’d recommend for such an interview
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In this video, AB talks about six wrong things you might be doing when you record your vocals. From improper mic choice to bad acoustics, you’ll learn about some of the most common mistakes people make when tracking vocals. Check it out!
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Looking for a multi-pattern USB condenser microphone that’s quite a lot smaller than the competition, yet doesn’t compromise on sonics? Well, Blue has a treat for you, with the Yeti Nano microphones. Blue Yeti Nano Multi-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone This multi-pattern mic employs two proprietary capsules to give
by Andrew Eisele ·Posted
The results of the FCC Incentive Auction are starting to go into effect. If you own a wireless microphone and/or personal monitor system in the 600 MHz range, you still have time to trade in your old hardware and transition to another range of spectrum. Shure is offering a rebate program of up to $500 per channel on the purchase of new Shure wireless microphones and personal monitor systems accompanied by the trade-in of wireless systems operating in the 600 MHz frequency band (616-653 MHz and 663-698 MHz). The rebate is effective until
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Put down the pasta and drop the spaghetti—Blue is releasing a whole new Yeti! Called the Yeti Nano, this microphone is geared toward podcasters, YouTubers, Twitchers, lovers of high-quality Skype phone calls, and haters of XLR cables (it's a USB microphone). Yes, you're sure to get a more dynamic sound out of this USB microphone over previous Yetis, thanks in no small part to its ability to capture 24-bit audio. This allows you to record yourself at a lower level without worrying about nasty distortion in the signal; recording in this manner,
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In this video, AB reviews the new Sennheiser Memory Mic, which is designed to record broadcast-quality, 16-bit/48k audio with your smartphone. With features like Bluetooth synchronization, compatibility with Filmic Pro, and up to 4 hours of recording on a full charge, Memory Mic makes for a professional audio-recording solution for smartphone users. Check out the video, which we hope you enjoy, for more features and an audio