Schoeps Introduces KMIT Shotgun Microphone Capsule for Modular Colette Series

Launched at IBC 2024, the new KMIT Shotgun Capsule is an exciting addition to Schoeps' modular Colette series. A new standard in high-quality, modular shotgun microphones from the leading microphone manufacturer from Karlsruhe, Germany - celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The KMIT represents the next evolution in Schoeps’ renowned design, seamlessly integrating with the Colette series amplifiers, and retaining the signature sound characteristics of the acclaimed CMIT series.

At the NAB Show 2024, Schoeps introduced the aptly named CMD 42 Digital Colette Amplifier, a product announcement supporting the (unfairly forgotten) AES42 digital interface standard. Something might explain why it took so long, since the Schoeps Colette microphone series is so popular in film sound and sound design, and the CMD 42 totally redefines the possibilities with AES42.

March 10-11 2023, industry professionals can look forward to the latest filmmaking art and technology at CineGear Expo. The two-day New York event will take place in Industry City, the fast-growing production hub along the Brooklyn Upper Bay waterside. Local and international vendors will be on hand demoing their latest equipment. Attendees can connect with colleagues to catch up and discuss the most recent cutting-edge developments. Both days will feature panels and educational series led by leaders in the field.

M&K Sound, the subwoofer pioneers recognized globally in the film mixing studios and home theater markets, announced the availability of three brand new THX Certified subwoofers, the X15+, X12+ and X10+. The new subwoofer series, which includes the company’s first THX Certified Dominus 15-inch X15+ model, offers increased power output and new drivers, ready to boost any audio environment with reference bass.

Cine Gear Expo returns in 2021 with an event scheduled for the end of September. This is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the film and entertainment technology industry, which obviously includes image, lighting and sound. Until recently an event taking place at the Universal lot or Paramount Studios, the 2021 edition is scheduled to be held September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A great location!

As part of a broad initiative to boost its presence in the high-end residential cinema market, Meyer Sound has signed on as a Platinum Supporter of the Home Technology Association (HTA), joining all leading brands in the home technology industry. Meyer Sound says that this new commitment to the HTA underscores an accelerating acceptance of its leading-edge professional audio products and technologies in upscale residential settings.

German microphone manufacturer Schoeps announced a new set of two software plug-ins which will be an ideal complement for creative microphone use, now available via the online software distributor Plugin Alliance. The first is the Double MS plugin, which decodes a Double MS microphone setup to a stereophonic signal. Available for AAX, VST3 and AU formats, this free plug-in takes 3 microphone signals and provides a 2.0 Stereo or 5.0 Surround output using an algorithm developed by Swiss audio processing specialist Illusonic. The second is the Mono Upmix plugin that turns a mono signal into a pleasantly open sounding stereophonic or LCR signal.