All items tagged with microphones (258)
Lewitt Announces New LCT 040 MATCH and LCT 140 AIR Condenser Microphones
January 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Lewitt Announces New LCT 040 MATCH and LCT 140 AIR Condenser Microphones

Austrian microphone innovator Lewitt announced the introduction of two new affordable condenser microphones targeting project and home studios. According to the Viena-based company, the new LCT 040 MATCH and LCT 140 AIR combine the high accuracy that has made de brand recognized by recording professionals, at an affordable price for home studios worldwide. Making its worldwide debut at the 2019 NAMM Show, the LCT 040 MATCH will be available as a single pencil mic as well as a stereo pair package. In addition, the LCT 140 AIR offers versatile options for different recording situations.
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Blue Introduces Ember XLR Condenser Microphone for Professional Recording
January 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Blue Introduces Ember XLR Condenser Microphone for Professional Recording

The second product to be introduced by Blue Microphones since the company's acquisition by Logitech, Ember is a new XLR microphone in a streamlined form factor that delivers clear, detailed sound with a tight cardioid pickup pattern that reduces background noise. Unveiled at CES 2019, the new condenser microphone was designed for vocals and instruments and Blue promotes it an ideal solution for music recording applications, capturing professional sound for video production, on-camera applications or live-streaming.
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Development Kit for Amazon AVS Supports Far-field Voice Interaction with Multiple Microphone Array Options
January 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Development Kit for Amazon AVS Supports Far-field Voice Interaction with Multiple Microphone Array Options

Microchip Technology, via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, announced that its AcuEdge ZLK38AVS Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) now introduces far-field voice pick up and the flexibility to build devices with multiple mic array configurations. The audio front-end solution with one, two and three mic configurations reduces bill of materials costs while addressing the requirements of small-form-factor designs.
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beyerdynamic Pairs TYGR 300 R Headphone with FOX Studio Microphone for Gaming Bundle
January 2, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Pairs TYGR 300 R Headphone with FOX Studio Microphone for Gaming Bundle

Scheduled for a CES 2019 debut, beyerdynamic has paired its TYGR 300 R Headphone with the FOX Studio Microphone for a gaming bundle that could also be a great setup for Skype communications and even podcasting. As a leading manufacturer of headphones, microphones and conferencing products, the new TEAM TYGR bundle creates a great combination of a high-quality headphone model with adjustable yokes and a spring steel headband to adapt to any head size, together with a professional-quality USB studio microphone.
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Welcome to 2019 and Start Strong with audioXpress!
December 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Welcome to 2019 and Start Strong with audioXpress!

The January 2019 (CES) edition of audioXpress has arrived. Read our Microphone Market Update, addressing the latest cutting-edge microphone technologies, and learn how Zylia created its ZM-1 spherical microphone array. Also in this edition, Joe D’Appolito explains how to address the equalization of closed-box subwoofers, Hans W. Gierlich writes about testing Smart Home Devices, David Logvin reviews the Lepai LP40PA plate amplifier, and George Ntanavaras describes a stereo analog preamplifier DIY project. Oh, and read Erik Owen's unique take on Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2018.
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RCF Group Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of DPA Microphones
December 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RCF Group Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of DPA Microphones

RCF Group, the same Italian group that recently expanded into the US market with the acquisition of Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW), is now expanding its presence even more into the global production market with the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of DPA Microphones A/S from private equity firm The Riverside Company. Based in Reggio Emilia, RCF is one of the fastest growing organizations in the professional audio market, and microphones was one of the few product segments missing in its portfolio.
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Schoeps Introduces Mono Upmix and Double MS Plug-Ins Distributed by Plugin Alliance
November 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Schoeps Introduces Mono Upmix and Double MS Plug-Ins Distributed by Plugin Alliance

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.
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Antelope Audio unveils all-new Edge Family of Modeling Microphones
September 28, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Antelope Audio unveils all-new Edge Family of Modeling Microphones

Following the success of the acclaimed Edge and Verge modeling microphones, Antelope Audio unveiled the next evolution of their mic modeling technology. The new Edge Family consists of three large-diaphragm condensers — the fixed cardioid pattern Edge Solo, the multi-pattern Edge Duo, and the dual-capsule Edge Quadro for 360° recording. Together with stunning vintage mic emulations, these microphones will provide all the possible colors intended for any recording.
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SoundField by Røde NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone and Free Plug-in Support 360° Spatial Recording and Mixing
September 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

SoundField by Røde NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone and Free Plug-in Support 360° Spatial Recording and Mixing

Røde Microphones is now shipping its SoundField by Røde NT-SF1 360° Surround Ambisonic Microphone – first announced at NAB 2018. Now available internationally, the first product manufactured in Australia by Røde since the acquisition of SoundField by the Freedman Electronics Group in November of 2016 is not only technically improved but it is also much more affordable than any other professional Ambisonics capture solution available until now.
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Sennheiser Opens New Office in Montréal, Canada
September 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Opens New Office in Montréal, Canada

Continuing its longstanding commitment to the Canadian market, Sennheiser has opened new offices on the Island of Montréal, a state-of-the-art facility that will house operations, warehousing and marketing functions for the entire Canadian region. The move builds on the audio specialist’s longstanding engagement within the Canadian audio and entertainment markets and reflects the importance of the nation’s rich culture and thriving arts scene.
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