21 Results for "Microphones"

Video Podcasting and Vlogs for Musicians: How to Get Started!

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!

Audio Test Kitchen 2.0: compare over 300 microphones online, for free!

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?

Project Element: vote and help Aston design its next microphone!

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!

5 guitar recording microphones for any budget

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 USD 99 market with the NT-USB Mini microphone?

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: The Coolest Studio Gear by Wes, Antelope, Korg, AKAI, Golden Age Premier

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.

NAMM 2020: Mackie intros Element dynamic, condenser, USB microphones

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.

Telefunken TF39 brings switchable polar patterns to the Alchemy mics

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 found Austrian Audio to bring back the “Vienna sound”

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.

Counterfeit gear factory busted in China; Shure, Yamaha, Sennheiser team up for lawsuit

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.

NAMM 2019: Electro-Voice RE420 and RE520 live vocal condenser microphones

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.

NAMM 2019: Lewitt LCT 040 and LCT 140 AIR condenser mics for home studios

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.

Top 5 studio microphones 2018 by Antelope, Vanguard, Slate, Burg, Neumann

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 Microphones acquired by Logitech for $117 million – what does this mean for Yeti?

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.

NAMM 2018: Sontronics re-envisions its Apollo, Delta, and Sigma ribbon mics

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...

NAMM 2018: Lynx adds mic preamps to its coveted AD/DA converters with the PRE 1608

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...