2017
Earthworks CTB30
Earthworks is now shipping the CTB30 boundary microphone. Designed for conferencing and speech applications, the CTB30 claims exceptional speech intelligibility and coverage coupled with a low profile appearance for...
Microphones
2017
Strother Bullins on Samson Airline 88 AH8 UHF Wireless Fitness Headset
Marketed for use in notably physically demanding applications, Samson’s AirLine 88 AH8 is a wireless microphone headset system offering 16 UHF channels, operating within the 24 MHz band. Essentially...
2017
Strother Bullins on Sennheiser TeamConnect
Over seven decades, German pro audio manufacturer Sennheiser secured its legendary reputation by building worldclass microphones, headphones and wireless systems, yet arguably some of its most interesting products have...
2017
Strother Bullins on CAD Audio CADLive WX3000
Having previously reviewed CAD Audio’s CADLive D90 supercardioid dynamic handheld microphone, I was eager to audition the CADLive 3000 UHF Wireless Series. It benefits from having a handheld transmitter...
Audio
WEBCAST ON DEMAND: Understanding Microphone Arrays and Beamforming
REGISTER AND VIEW What are the benefits of microphone intelligibility and user experience? What is the science behind good intelligibility? In this tutorial webcast you will learn about the...
2017
THE SVC INTERVIEW: Seth Waltz, AVL Designs
A new sound systems transforms Glens Falls Civic Center in upstate New York
2017
Strother Bullins on CADLive D90 handheld mic
CAD Audio has become well known for its overachieving products, especially considering their various lines’ relatively low price points. First thriving in the project studio with its Equitek line...
2017
Strother Bullins on DPA Microphones D:Fine Single-Ear Directional Headset
Designed for hands-free operation, headset microphones—with or without a built-in, in-ear monitor—have become quite popular beyond their original most common applications. From mundane cubicle jobs to glamorous stage work,...
2017
FCC Update: Sharing Air
The FCC drew up its 2010 National Broadband Plan in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a stimulus package passed by Congress in 2009. Intended to maximize...
2016
Strother Bullins on Electro-Voice ND Series Microphones
One of my favorite handheld dynamic microphones of all time is ElectroVoice’s PL80a, the brand’s top supercardioid dynamic that is frequency-sculpted to translate vocals in live environments, allowing them...
Audio
BUYERS GUIDE: Conferencing Mics and Systems
Conferencing is everywhere now. Even small businesses, colleges, and tech schools can have room discussion systems and video conferencing equipment always ready to use. Meeting leaders can concentrate on...
2016
CAD Audio CADLive 3000 Wireless System
CAD Audio is shipping the CADLive 3000 wireless system that provides unmatched RF performance, audio quality and operational flexibility. The CADLive 3000 system operates in the 500 MHz band...
2016
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: Boundary Mics and Automixers
The boundary microphone put a few simple principles of soundwave physics into practical use and revolutionized minimal miking for boardrooms and videoconferencing. Built into conference tables, they nearly vanish...
2016
Shure Microflex Advance
Shure’s new Microflex Advance is an elegant portfolio of networked ceiling and table array microphones, audio interfaces, and control software for enhanced A/V conferencing. Utilizing Shure’s decades of expertise...
2016
BeyerDynamic Classis GM 313/315 SP Gooseneck Microphones
The Classis GM 313/315 SP gooseneck microphones from beyerdynamic are designed for flexible installations in boardrooms, educational facilities, podiums, and houses of worship. The SP series replaces the Classis...
2016
CAD A77 Mic
CAD Audio is reintroducing the classic A77 vocal microphone originally launched by Astatic in 1959. The A77 is a large-diaphragm, side-address dynamic microphone that has been updated with a...
2016
Sennheiser HandMic Digital
Sennheiser’s new HandMic digital continues the company’s collaboration with Apogee Electronics, and transforms any smartphone or tablet into a professional recording tool for vocals and speech. Highly resistant to...
2016
Strother Bullins on AudioTechnica AT8024 Stereo/Mono Camera Mount Microphone
Built for use with DLSR and various video cameras featuring an integral “shoe mount” for traditional flash attachments and the like, AudioTechnica’s AT8024 is an AA battery-powered condenser microphone...
2016
Strother Bullins on Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Dynamic Handheld Microphone
Unveiled with much buzz at the 2016 NAMM Show, Shure’s KSM8 Dualdyne Microphone is the company’s first new major dynamic handheld model introduced to market since the Shure SM58...
2016
Earthworks FM Lectern Microphones
Featuring a near-perfect polar response, a flat frequency response, a fast impulse response, and more gain before feedback, the Earthworks FlexMic is the best lectern microphone when every word...
2016
Strother Bullins on Sennheiser AVX Digital Wireless Handheld Mic Set
Operational features of the AVX-835 kit includes inaudible shifting to license-free frequencies upon the detection of interference, adaptive transmitting power, automatic transmitter sensitivity correction and transmitter battery life display....
2016
Shure Microflex Advance Ceiling Array
The Shure Microflex Advance ceiling array is a premium networked array microphone that captures audio from above the meeting space with Shure proprietary Steerable Coverage technology, enabling up to...
2016
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: Wireless Microphones
The AKG DMS800reference digital wire- less system builds upon the previous DMS700 V2 offering all of the same features with more versatility and an improved design. The DSR800 receiver...
2016
Strother Bullins Reviews beyerdynamic MCE 86 II
A rugged electret condenser shotgun mic built to unobtrusively capture many live events
2015
Strother Bullins on Sennheiser MK Series Microphones
Reasonably priced large-diaphragm condenser mic offers features of the high-end
2015
Tech Showcase: Room Conferencing Systems
Our entries represent both wired and wireless operation with some of these systems capable of running in both modes simultaneously.
2015
Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Microphone
Cardioid condenser USB microphone is modeled after the AT2020 and features an A/D converter with a 24-bit/96kHz sampling rate
2015
Tech Showcase: Boundary Mics and Auto Mic Mixers
The products listed here are typical of the hardware now available to make it all come together seamlessly.
2015
Audio-Technica BP40 Microphone
Features a hypercardioid polar pattern that provides isolation of the desired sound source, and maximum off-axis rejection when working in close production environments.
2015
Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 Microphone
Just seven grams and uses the capsule of the omnidirectional MKE 1 broadcasting microphone.
2015
Sennheiser AVX
Wireless microphone system for video cameras features a compact AVX receiver that plugs directly into the XLR of a camera and automatically pairs with the microphone
2015
Focusrite RedNet MP8R Preamp
A modern 8-channel remote-controlled microphone preamplifier and A/D for the Dante audio-over-IP network
2015
Strother Bullins on DPA SC4098 D:Screet Podium Microphone
The SC4098’s well-chosen frequency response and alluring flexibility make it a bargain for traditional spoken-word podium applications and beyond.
2015
Tech Showcase: Wireless Microphones
Manufacturers have introduced systems that either include the current safe UHF bands or they have gone to other bands such as 2.4GHz
2015
Sennheiser D1 Microphone
Operating in the 2.4GHz range, the systems have been created for vocals or instruments
2015
Audio-Technica ATND8677 microphone desk stand
Fits gooseneck microphones with standard XLRM-type outputs
Audio
Audio Podcast: Best Approaches for Mics
Audio Podcast: Best Approaches for Mics Apr 17, 2008 10:23 AM Luis Guerra on mics in houses of worship With this edition of the Houses of Worship AV Special...
