Sep 4, 2005 8:00 AM, By Mix Editors

LasVegasProAudio, the direct-sell division of TransAudio Group, has announced the availability of the portable, A/C- or battery-powered ST350 microphone system. The ST350 is comprised of a lightweight multi-capsule microphone and fully featured compact mic pre/control unit that generates surround and stereo simultaneously at balanced line levels.

The ST350 has been designed from the ground up and is the result of a comprehensive R&D program incorporating feedback from recordists, broadcasters and SoundField users. The new microphone electronics are reportedly capable of driving long cable runs, enabling the microphone to be positioned hundreds of yards away from its control unit or alternatively handheld on a short boom.

Control features include high-performance mic pre’s with discretely switched 6dB gain steps and composite five-segment LED bargraph for level monitoring. Continuously variable control is offered over the stereo polar patterns from omni through to cardioid to figure-8 with a width control providing everything from mono to wide image stereo. End fire and invert controls are provided to correct for three-dimensional microphone positioning while still maintaining the correct stereo and surround perspective. Other features include hipass filtering to reduce rumble and wind noise, switchable M/S output and headphone monitoring.

The ST350 can be used in conjunction with the SoundField Surround Zone software to offer a complete recording and post-production package. Surround Zone is now available on the Digidesign Pro Tools, Steinberg Nuendo and SADiE platforms. MSRP: $5,900.

Visit www.soundfieldusa.com for more information.

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