Can't afford an expensive microphone and preamp, but want to sound like the big guys? The Soyuz Microphones Launcher makes any dynamic mic sound like it was run through a vintage console.
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DPA Microphones has announced the DPA 2028 vocal mic. The condenser mic with a supercardioid polar pattern is designed for live vocals, as well as broadcast and AV applications.
Alto Professional has announced the Uber FX portable PA system. With 2 mic inputs, bluetooth streaming, and internal effects, it looks like a good fit for street performers and other mobile musicians.
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Shure has introduced the Twinplex series lavalier microphones. The sub-miniature wearable microphones feature a new dual-diaphragm design. They come in various colors and with a choice of connectors.
Telefunken's new Alchemy series has four large-diaphragm tube condensers, the TF29, TF39, TF47 and TF51, including models "reminiscent" of classics like the U47 or ELA M 251E.
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Soyuz's 013 TUBE small diaphragm condenser mic pair are a close sibling of the 013 FET, but designed to deliver a smoother top end and a more colorful sound. They also cost twice as much...
Touted as a "broadcast-quality" mic, Stealth has four switchable voice modes (Vocal 1 & 2, Guitar, Dark) and works both as a passive and active mic with a built-in preamp.
New busker orientated portable amp, the new Blackstar Black Fly is an expanded and upgraded version of the ever-popular Fly series of mini amps. A busker's best friend?
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IK Multimedia is launching its new AXE I/O high-end guitar audio interface at NAMM 2019 and comes with a stack of neat features to help guitarists get great recorded guitar tones.
The V376 audio transformers, class A preamp and driver circuitry are fully emulated, claims the developer, who also added some useful features to make it more usable in a modern production setting.
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Easy to use, good sounds, low price: The Emperor is an impressive new high-gain amp sim plug-in focussing on the heavy guitar tone brigade with tools to build crushing riffs in your favourite DAW.
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I was so frustrated that the JUNO-DS61 felt a little small and yet the JUNO-DS88 was too many notes for me to cope with. With the new 76-keyed JUNO-DS76 I couldn't be happier.
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Objeq will take your absent-minded banging, slapping and tapping and turn it into useful percussive tones like congas, bongos, djembes and all sorts.
Over a year after its announcement, the 8ball microphone from Hear360 is finally launching. The 2500 EUR multi-channel recording tool has eight capsules (all in all) on the left and right.
Yamaha has a pair of new compact mixers on the line, the Yamaha MG10XUF and MG12XUK. They are based on the third-generation XU models of the company's MG-series, but offer different controllers.
Golden Age is introducing Premier versions of its affordable Neve 1073-style preamps, the PRE-73 and PREQ-73 Premier. Priced reasonably and built with high-quality components, these could eat up the market!
