Yellowtec Expands m!ka System with New Table Stand for More Flexible Microphone Arrangements

The latest addition to the Yellowtec m!ka microphone arm series, the new m!ka Table Stand offers a much needed option for microphone placement in broadcasting, podcasting, streaming, and studio recording. Providing stability and versatility for small workspaces and microphone setups for guests these Table Stands are able to accommodate a wide range of microphone models with standard XLR cables or USB.

The Nomono Sound Capsule is a cloud-connected, self-contained recording kit for capturing audio in the field. The Norwegian startup executed on its unique vision to turn audio capture and creation simple to any user. The portable, wireless, system simplifies audio recording, production, and collaboration for creators, and uses sophisticated audio processing and AI to help support podcasters, content creators and journalists telling immersive audio stories.

The Vitec Group, an international conglomerate of hardware products and software solutions for content creation, announced that it completed the acquisition of Audix, the microphone manufacturer from Portland, Oregon, which in the past three years has successfully executed the most ambitious product catalog expansion in its history. With the acquisition, The Vitec Group expands its audio hardware business established with the 2018 acquisition of Rycote, the manufacturer of advanced microphone windshields and suspension systems.

Following the introduction of the instantly successful AI-Micro ultra-compact interface with support for mobile recording from two microphones, Røde Microphones now introduced a brand-new addition to its range of compact wearable microphones. The Røde Lavalier II is a premium lavalier microphone that is ideal for the most demanding audio and video applications. Boasting a low-profile design and professional features, it offers superior sound quality for everything from broadcast applications and filmmaking to all kinds of content creation.

STMicroelectronics has released an Amazon-qualified reference design package for smart connected devices leveraging Amazon AVS voice integration, which can be used to create Alexa Built-in products using simple microcontrollers (MCUs). The new reference design eases development of natural-language understanding and voice-based user interaction for smart-home devices and smart appliances, featuring an improved audio front end created with DSP Concepts for far-field audio detection.

Rycote, the UK manufacturer of advanced microphone windshields and suspension systems, announced that is has been acquired by The Vitec Group plc (“Vitec”), better know for its vast range of tools and brands for content creation. The acquisition will provide Rycote with a platform for continued growth and further advanced product development, as well as providing Vitec with a great opportunity to offer perfectly complementary audio products.