All items tagged with microphones (270)
Austrian Audio Introduces OC-S10 Dual-Output Studio Microphone
January 27, 2025 by Joao Martins

Austrian Audio Introduces OC-S10 Dual-Output Studio Microphone

Fresh from the announcement of the DPA acquisition, Austrian Audio celebrated NAMM 2025 with the introduction of its new flagship product, intended to redefine what a studio recording microphone can do in this century. The new OC-S10 Reference Recording Microphone takes the company’s first condenser microphones to a new level, not only allowing complete control over the polar pattern and capture characteristics, but also allowing manipulation of the response via a unique dual output of the front and rear membranes.
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DPA Unveils Latest CORE+ Patent-Pending Microphone Innovation
January 24, 2025 by Joao Martins

DPA Unveils Latest CORE+ Patent-Pending Microphone Innovation

DPA Microphones announced its new patent-pending CORE+ technology that the Danish manufacturer says sets a new standard for distortion-free microphone sound. Touted as a groundbreaking innovation, DPA says that CORE+ eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the membrane and electronic components of a microphone to redefine what’s possible in sound capture. The technology was unveiled at NAMM 2025 and will be presented also at ISE 2025.
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Shure Launches New Nexadyne Instrument Microphones at NAMM 2025
January 22, 2025 by Joao Martins

Shure Launches New Nexadyne Instrument Microphones at NAMM 2025

Shure announced the expansion of its Nexadyne product line with the introduction of three all-new dynamic instrument microphones: the Nexadyne 2 Kick Drum Microphone, Nexadyne 5 Guitar Amp Microphone, and Nexadyne 6 Tom/Snare Microphone. Each Nexadyne microphone boasts Shure’s patented Revonic Dual-Engine transducer technology, which combines two transducers to capture and reject unwanted noise, allowing greater control of the microphone’s acoustic response.
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Ear Trumpet Labs to Exhibit at NAMM for the First Time
January 20, 2025 by Joao Martins

Ear Trumpet Labs to Exhibit at NAMM for the First Time

Ear Trumpet Labs, a boutique microphone company from Portland, Oregon, is one of the most original stories of a successful manufacturing business in the audio industry. Offering vintage-inspired microphones handcrafted by a small team of six artisans, Ear Trumpet Labs succeeded in gaining recognition for the unique sound qualities and originality of its products. The company will exhibit for the first time at the NAMM Show 2025, where it will introduce a new condenser microphone.
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Microtech Gefell Extends Generation 4 Microphone Range
January 17, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Microtech Gefell Extends Generation 4 Microphone Range

Microtech Gefell is planning to showcase their recently released Generation 4 modular microphone system at the NAMM Show 2025. The German company will also present new extensions to the range for the first time at NAMM, including a new super cardioid diaphragm capsule, as well as a table stand and windscreen. Microtech Gefell also announced the opening of a new facility in New York to reinforce availability of the brand’s extensive microphone range, transistor and tube pre-amplifiers, as well as calibration and measurement tools in the US market.
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DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio
January 13, 2025 by Joao Martins

DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio

DPA Microphones, the recognized Danish manufacturer of high-quality condenser microphone solutions, has announced the acquisition of the majority share of Vienna-based Austrian Audio. Founded in 2017 by former AKG Vienna employees, Austrian Audio quickly created a global presence, offering a distinct range of large diaphragm and recording microphones that builds on AKG’s heritage and is completely complementary to DPA’s microphone portfolio.
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Shure Introduces MV7i Smart Microphone and Dual Channel Interface
January 7, 2025 by Joao Martins

Shure Introduces MV7i Smart Microphone and Dual Channel Interface

Shure introduced its new MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface at CES 2025. The MV7i is the first-of-its-kind microphone to serve as a dual-channel audio interface, allowing for two channels of recording and simplify the way creators record audio. The MV7i also features onboard DSP with auto level mode, real-time denoiser, a digital plosive filter and three adjustable reverb types, apart from MOTIV Mix desktop and MOTIV mobile app integration.
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Sound Devices Launches A20-HH Fully Customizable Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone Solution
November 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sound Devices Launches A20-HH Fully Customizable Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone Solution

Sound Devices announced its new A20-HH digital wireless handheld microphone with global RF tuning range and flexible customization options that allow quickly changing microphone capsules, control options, and even the microphone body. This new digital wireless microphone features Sound Devices Astral SpectraBand functionality, with a 470-1525MHz global tuning range, delivering what the company claims to be "the best audio and RF performance in the industry."
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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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