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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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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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.
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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.
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