All items tagged with microphones (262)
Blue Announces New Updated and Enhanced Essentials Series Microphones at NAMM 2017
January 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Blue Announces New Updated and Enhanced Essentials Series Microphones at NAMM 2017

Blue Microphones announced the newly updated and enhanced Essentials Series now featuring improved sound and design of their best-selling studio microphones, Spark SL, Bluebird SL and Baby Bottle SL. Taking their most popular microphone line one step further, Blue advances each mic with a new streamlined build and refined sonics, along with a versatile 100Hz high-pass filter and -20dB pad. All three new models will be available worldwide in February 2017.
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Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale
December 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou, the largest trade fair for the pro audio and lighting industry in China, will stage a full array of top-of-the-line products plus industry-focused events within 13 halls (130,000 sqm) plus the entire outdoor space in Area A of the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 22 - 25 February 2017. The signature Audio Brand Name Halls, a special showcase for key international audio brands, continue to expand.
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Ear Trumpet Labs Introduces Microphone Designed Exclusively for Upright Bass
November 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Ear Trumpet Labs Introduces Microphone Designed Exclusively for Upright Bass

Ear Trumpet Labs (ETL) announced Nadine; the newest addition to the company’s expanding product line, in this case a microphone designed specifically for upright bass. Nadine is a medium-large diaphragm condenser microphone that excels in capturing the natural acoustic sound of the upright bass, picking up as much of the surface sound as possible while highlighting its rich low end. With great feedback rejection, it is perfect for live players to use with stage monitors.
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Shure Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Iconic SM58 Microphone
October 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Iconic SM58 Microphone

The Shure SM58, the world’s most popular microphone, has been a foundational and formidable part of live performance for more than 50 years. To celebrate and honor five decades of the renowned sound, design, and durability of this iconic mic, at the 141st AES Convention, Shure has announced the introduction of a 50th Anniversary model, along with a variety of initiatives to engage and inspire loyal SM58 fans of all ages around the world.
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Ear Trumpet Labs Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
September 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Ear Trumpet Labs Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

It is rare in the pro audio world for a company, of any size, to be able to boast a 100% sales growth, yet that is exactly what boutique microphone company, Ear Trumpet Labs (ETL) continues to achieve. ETL will celebrate their 5-year anniversary this fall touting that exciting news along with many other accomplishments that paint the picture of a thriving company with an enthusiastic and growing customer base. For the past three years ETL has doubled in sales every year, and 2016 is no exception.
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Sennheiser Introduces AMBEO VR Mic Compact Ambisonics Microphone
September 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces AMBEO VR Mic Compact Ambisonics Microphone

High-quality 3D audio that eliminates the boundaries between playback and reality – this is the promise of the AMBEO VR MIC that was showcased by Sennheiser at IBC 2016. Up until now, VR productions had to record immersive audio with quite complicated microphone set-ups. The AMBEO VR Mic puts everything into a compact and easy-to-use handheld – making it an ideal tool for any professional VR and spatial audio production. The microphone will become commercially available in November 2016.
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Technica Del Arte Launches uMi USB Microphone Interface at IBC 2016
September 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Technica Del Arte Launches uMi USB Microphone Interface at IBC 2016

A highlight of Technica Del Arte’s presence at IBC 2016 was the launch of uMi, a professional location broadcast and recording USB microphone interface, designed with the mobile reporter and musician in mind. Compact, robust, flexible, multi-platform and delivering 24-bit/192kHz audio quality for all professional applications, the compact uMi microphone was designed in response to a number of key requests from users of Technica Del Arte’s popular LUCI reporter software.
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Lauten Audio Expands “Series Black” Line with Two New Condenser Microphones
August 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Lauten Audio Expands “Series Black” Line with Two New Condenser Microphones

California-based Lauten Audio has announced two new microphones, the LA-220 solid-state large diaphragm vocal condenser, and the LA-120 small diaphragm FET instrument condenser pair, both expanding the brand’s recently announced "Series Black" line of affordable products, aimed at project studios. The LA-220 ($249 US est. street) and the LA-120 ($349 US est. street) are both professional quality products inspired by classic designs and are now available in US, with international shipments scheduled to start in October 2016.
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STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip
July 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip

STMicroelectronics revealed its first Bluetooth (4.2) Low Energy wireless System-on-Chip (SoC). The BlueNRG-1 is optimized to satisfy high-volume opportunities in the fast-growing Bluetooth Low Energy market, combining energy efficiency, and strong radio performance. Featuring a dedicated digital-microphone input that simplifies voice-enabled applications, the new SoC responds to multiple applications including retail, wearables, connected home, automotive, industrial and medical devices.
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Blue Microphones Announces Bottle Mic Locker Tube Microphone System
June 10, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Blue Microphones Announces Bottle Mic Locker Tube Microphone System

Blue announced the Bottle Mic Locker, lauded as “the world’s most versatile tube mic system in one package.” Combining Blue’s flagship Bottle microphone with a variable sensitivity power supply and four of Blue’s interchangeable classic capsules, the Bottle Mic Locker provides access to the highest caliber blend of modern and vintage textures for studio recordings. Available now, for $5,999 (MSRP).
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