All items tagged with microphones (262)
Audix Celebrates 40 Years in Microphone Business
November 20, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Audix Celebrates 40 Years in Microphone Business

Audix, the Oregon-based microphone manufacturer that is now part of Videndum Media Solutions together with Rycote and other companies, is celebrating the company's 40th anniversary in business. Since its humble beginnings in 1984, Audix has grown to offer a wide range of microphones for audio recording, live performance, and installed sound applications. To celebrate its 40 years, Audix launched 100 limited-edition, bead blasted D6X drum microphones.
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A Legend Streamlined: Sennheiser Unveils MD 421 Kompakt
October 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

A Legend Streamlined: Sennheiser Unveils MD 421 Kompakt

Sennheiser is looking to the future with advanced wireless microphone technologies. But the German microphone manufacturer is also looking to its past for inspiration and to maintain its products competitive in today's market. The new MD 421 Kompakt is an appropriately named, compact version of one of its most legendary microphones, the Sennheiser MD 421. This redesign doesn't compromise on the performance of its large-diaphragm capsule, making the MD 421 Kompakt an even more versatile dynamic microphone.
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Zoom Announces H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder
September 30, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Zoom Announces H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder

Portable digital audio recorders are never too many, and Zoom announced the launch of its latest H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder. The H2essential was designed as a flexible 32-bit float audio recorder for creators, equipped with three built-in microphones and the ability to record in mono, stereo 90degrees, stereo 120degrees or 360 degrees surround. Following the launch of the simplified H1 XLR Handy Recorder, Zoom now offers an updated, fully integrated recorder that is also a versatile USB-C audio interface.
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DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio with 2061 Miniature Omni Microphone
September 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio with 2061 Miniature Omni Microphone

DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone, a more affordable and non-modular solution, intended for professional-level sound capture of voice, in all of its nuances. Unveiled at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam, the 2061 is a professional lavalier that will meet any need for amazingly high-quality, in the best tradition of the Danish brand. It offers fantastic speech intelligibility combined with durable construction with sweat-repellent and water-resistant capabilities.
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Shure Introduces SM4 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Targeting Home Recording Market
August 21, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Introduces SM4 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Targeting Home Recording Market

Shure introduced the SM4 Home Recording Microphone, a versatile, large-diaphragm condenser microphone engineered for at-home and studio recording of both vocals and instruments. With a meticulously engineered dual-diaphragm capsule and a patent-pending RF shielding system, the SM4 makes professional-quality recordings possible regardless of their setup, environment, or experience level.
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Roswell Pro Audio Introduces Custom Microphone Shop
July 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

Roswell Pro Audio Introduces Custom Microphone Shop

Roswell Pro Audio, the boutique microphone company founded by Matthew McGlynn, also the creator of RecordingHacks and DIY microphone kit shop Microphone-Parts, now launched a new Custom Shop Mic Builder tool to provide customization options for their popular Mini K line of microphones. The new online configurator offers over 1,800 combinations of cosmetic options, circuit modifications, additional features as well as accessory options to create unique looks and sounds.
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MIPI Alliance Announces New Soundwire Device Class for Audio (SDCA) Specification
July 10, 2024 by Cristina Costa

MIPI Alliance Announces New Soundwire Device Class for Audio (SDCA) Specification

The MIPI Alliance, the international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, announced the release of MIPI SoundWire Device Class for Audio (MIPI SDCA) v1.0. The new specification enables standardized mechanisms to interact with host-controllable audio devices, such as microphones and amplifiers, connected via a MIPI SoundWire interface. This significantly simplifies and streamlines platform development.
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Soyuz Launches 013 Ambisonic Microphone
June 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

Soyuz Launches 013 Ambisonic Microphone

The 013 Ambisonic combines four of Soyuz’s 013 FET small diaphragm condensers and four custom transformers into a single, phase-coherent mic that records 360° surround sound with fidelity and character. The included Soyuz Ambisonic plugins provide complete control in post-production, allowing users to shape the soundfield to their imagination. The 013 Ambisonic will simplify any setup, captivate any audience, and translate across any system - stereo or beyond.
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Audio-Technica AT-UMX3: A USB Microphone Extension, Hi-Res Converter, and Audio Mixer
June 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

Audio-Technica AT-UMX3: A USB Microphone Extension, Hi-Res Converter, and Audio Mixer

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new AT-UMX3 livestreaming USB audio mixer, the first such product for the brand. Known primarily as an innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years (a category that encapsulates microphone membranes but also the pickup in a phono cartridge that converts mechanical vibrations from a stylus into an electrical signal), this first USB audio mixer represents a logical extension for Audio-Technica’s growing portfolio of streaming, podcasting, and home studio products.
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Yamaha Launches YDM Series Dynamic Microphones
May 22, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Launches YDM Series Dynamic Microphones

Yamaha Corporation launched a new line of dynamic microphones with capsules carefully tuned to capture clear and natural sound across a wide frequency response. With four different models in the YDM Series, Yamaha is targeting primarily content creators who can benefit from the newly engineered cardioid capsule that is able to handle both quitter sounds and higher SPLs in proximity, without revealing the problems of less than ideal acoustics. The design also minimizes handling noise.
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