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The new Zoom R12 MultiTrak is a digital porta-studio with dual inputs, 8-track recording to SD card, and a plethora of built-in FX & features.
The Slate ML-1 modeling microphone is on sale at Thomann, priced EUR 519 down from EUR 777! The offer has been extended until June 30, 2022.
UT Twin87 is probably the ultimate 87 replica with its switchable vintage / modern discrete circuit topologies and custom components.
Cloud 44 Passive is the long-requested passive version of the RCA 44 ribbon mic replica from American manufacturer Cloud Microphones.
Audix sold to The Vitec Group, owners of Rycote, Manfrotto & JOBY: Will the sale to the content creation giants spell the end of Audix as we know it?
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The featherweight RODE AI-Micro fits in your palm but records TRS/TRRS mics onto computers and lapto devices like nobody's business!
512 Audio debuts the Limelight and Skylight microphones, and the Academy studio headphones - all serious pieces of kit at sweet price points.
Thomann's own brand, the t.bone, offers two relatively inexpensive USB condenser microphones with the PS 100 and SC 460 USB.
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We listen to podcasts passionately and some of us even have YouTube channels. We would love to help you make your own - and here's how!
Compare over 300 mics's looks and sounds online, completely free! Such is the great premise of Audio Test Kitchen. Is this clever tool going to forever change how we buy microphones?
Between May and July, Aston is inviting all producers (aged 16+) to listen to test recordings and direct the Element's development through their votes. The hive mind rules!
Guitar recording microphones: where to start? If you're in the market for a mic to record your guitar amp, these microphones should have you recording like the pros in no time.
Can RØDE conquer the 99-Dollar price segment? The new USB C NT-USB Mini microphone shows they're trying hard! It's a tough market, though, with competitors include M-Audio and others...
NAMM 2020 made for another solid all-around music tech show! Here are our Top 5 music tech announcements from Annaheim, California including mics, interfaces and headphones.
There are three models in the Mackie Element series: the EM-89D Live Vocal Dynamic Mic, the large diaphragm condenser microphone EM-91C, and the USB condenser microphone EM-USB.
The TF39 is an upgraded TF29 with three switchable polar patterns found on the power supply unit: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure of eight.
Ex-AKG employees have founded a new brand in the pro audio industry, the aptly named Austrian Audio, that's introducing 8 new products in 5 categories, such as mics and headphones.
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Not only can cheap clones of big brand equipment sound nasty, they may be outright dangerous. A recent raid in China shows that there are still people making money with knock-off gear.
The RE420 has a cardioid polar pattern and sounds warmer, while the RE520 is supercardioid - thus with more back and side rejection, and tighter-sounding.
Price is certainly going to be a major point of discussion when it comes to Lewitt's latest offerings - the USD 99 LCT 040 MATCH and the USD 149 LCT 140 AIR.
Being spoilt for mic choice at every price point plays a huge part in democratising music making. But out Top 5 focusses on boundary-pushing innovation that doesn't come cheap.
Blue seems very pleased with the development, citing Logitech's "vast resources" as capable of "supercharging" the company. We'll see how it's turning out for these two in the years ahead.
At NAMM 2018, British mic maker Sontronics announced revisions of its finely aged ribbon microphones - the Apollo, Delta, and Sigma. All three models have been completely revised, rebuilt, and improved...
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Lynx is filling a gap in its range by outfitting its latest converter - the Aurora PRE 1608 - with microphone preamps. With 8 channels of line I/O and another 8 channels of combo mic/line/Hi-Z inputs...