2018
Audio-Technica ATND
The ATND931 Dante six-inch gooseneck microphone and ATND933 Dante hanging microphone are both available in a number of configurations, including black and white color options and a selection of...
Microphones
2018
Zaxcom ZMT3 Miniature Transmitter
According to Zaxcom, a single 6 MHz US television channel can contain up to sixty channels of Zaxcom ZHD wireless when used with a QRX300 receiver spaced 100 kHz....
2017
DPA d:vice MMA Digital Audio Interface
The DPA d:vice MMA Digital Audio Interface works with any iOS device, Mac, or PC computer, making it easy to broadcast or recording crystal clear sound anywhere in the...
2017
Lewitt Conference Series
Lewitt’s new line of conference microphones includes switch and non-switch bases, single- and double-goosenecks, and a shotgun condenser capsule. The Lewitt Conference Series provides natural, transparent, and intelligible voice...
2017
Liz May on Yamaha TF-Rack Digital Mixer
I am a proud and avid user of Yamaha consoles, working with them every week. The workflow of some Yamaha consoles can be a bit intimidating, mainly when dealing...
2016
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: Conferencing Mics and Systems
AKG designed the CS3 Plug and Play Conferencing System to support up to 60 microphones with a single base unit and it offers several modes of operation selectable on...
2017
Strother Bullins on Lauten Audio Series Black Condenser Microphones
The three-model Series Black’s flagship is the LA-320 ($499 street), a cardioid vacuum tube studio condenser vocal microphone. The LA-320 features a 1-inch pressure gradient true-condenser capsule, cardioid polar...
2017
Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Configurations
Audio-Technica is now shipping two new packaged configurations of its System 10 PRO RackMount Digital Wireless System: ATW-1366 System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System with Boundary Microphone/Transmitter and...
2017
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: Boundary Mixers and Automixers
Designed especially for stage pickup, the AKG PCC160 boundary mic has a three-position bass tilt switch to adjust low end response. Its PCC (Phase Coherent Cardioid) technology keeps any...
Audio
BUYERS GUIDE: Boundary Mixers and Automixers
Designed especially for stage pickup, the AKG PCC160 boundary mic has a three-position bass tilt switch to adjust low end response. Its PCC (Phase Coherent Cardioid) technology keeps any...
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...
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...
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.
