Music Production
Miking Maren Morris
Producer Greg Kurstin used his Lauten Audio Eden mics to capture Maren Morris on her new album, 'Humble Quest.'
Microphone
New Products
Avantone Pro BV-1 MKIi Tube Microphone Unveiled
Avantone Pro has unveiled its new BV-1 mkII tube-driven, large-diaphragm condenser microphone.
Business
James Young, Co-Founder of Aston Microphones, Passes
James Young, co-founder and original owner/managing director of Aston Microphones, reportedly died last week in Malta.
New Products
Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser Mic Launches
Audio-Technica has introduced its new AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser USB microphone, aimed at musicians and content creators.
Music Production
Snarky Puppy Project Captures 19 Musicians with 26 Mics
Engineer Nic Hard employed 26 Lauten Audio microphones on Snarky Puppy’s 14th album, Empire Central.
New Products
Neumann M 49 V Microphone Launched
The Neumann M 49 is a revered microphone, and now Neumann.Berlin has announced a reissue of it as the M 49 V.
Live Sound
Rolling Stones Tour Augmented with Austrian Audio Mics
The Rolling Stones made their way through Europe’s stadiums on the group’s Sixty tour this summer with a batch of Austrian Audio microphones.
Facilities
Steakhouse Mics Kits with New Drum Pack
Steakhouse Studio, which opened in L.A. in 1986, now has one the largest collection of microphones from Telefunken Elektroakustik.
New Products
Shure MV7 Microphone Gets Limited Edition
Due to be released August 15, the Shure MV7 microphone will get its own limited edition, available only on Amazon.
New Products
Mojave Audio MA-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Launched
Designed by Technical Grammy Award winner David Royer, the MA-D is Mojave Audio’s first hand-held dynamic microphone.
Blog
John Lennon’s Mic Leads Lead to Art
Artist James Wilkinson has created portraits of John Lennon out of the late Beatle's studio mic cables.
Microphones
Vanguard Audio Labs V13 gen2 Microphone – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer/studio owner Rob Tavaglione discovers "the V13 gen2 checks all the boxes of performance, affordability and quality" in this Real-World Review.
New Products
Austrian Audio OD303 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Debuts at NAMM
Austrian Audio is introducing its new OD303 dynamic vocal microphone at the NAMM Show 2022.
New Products
DPA 4055 Kick Drum Mic Debuts
DPA Microphones has introduced its first kick drum microphone; dubbed the 4055, it is appropriate for studio and live use.
New Products
Warm Audio WA-CX12, WA-47F Microphones Debut
Warm Audio’s new WA-47F and WA-CX12 are intended to recall two well-known FET and Tube condenser mics, respectively.
New Products
Austrian Audio OC16 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Unveiled
Austrian Audio has launched the OC16, a new large-diaphragm condenser, designed to be an all-around mic.
New Products
United Studio Technologies UT Twin87 Mic Debuts
United Studio Technologies has introduced the UT Twin87, which aims to emulate the sound of both vintage and modern “87-style" mic
New Products
Soyuz 023 Brass Black Microphone Limited Edition Launched
Expanding its Brass Black Series, Soyuz Microphones is creating a special edition 023 Brass Black microphone.
Microphones
Mojave Audio MA-37 Tube Condenser Mic — A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph finds Mojave Audio's MA-37 large-diaphragm condenser tube mic to be a modern reinvention of the Sony C-37A.
New Products
Shure KSM11 Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule — Product of the Week
Shure has unveiled the KSM11, a new premium condenser microphone capsule for use with its top-shelf wireless systems.
New Products
Austrian Audio OD505 WL1, OC707 WL1 Wireless Mic Capsules Debut
Austrian Audio has introduced its new OD505 WL1 and OC707 WL1 Wireless Microphone Capsules.
New Products
Shure KSM11 Wireless Microphone Capsule Launched
Intended for use with Shure’s flagship wireless systems, the new KSM11 capsule reportedly solves live performance ‘mic cupping’ issues.
New Products
Roswell Pro Audio Mini K67x Microphone Launches
Roswell Pro Audio has introduced the Mini K67x microphone, sporting a transformer-coupled circuit and a compact form factor.
New Products
PreSonus Revelator Microphone – Product of the Week
PreSonus' Revelator is a multi-pattern USB microphone that features onboard EQ, compression and a built-in digital mixer.
New Products
Beyerdynamic Launches Space Speaker
beyerdynamic has introduced Space, a portable speaker/speakerphone intended for corporate and home office settings.
New Products
Audix M45 Shortgun Aimable Shotgun Ceiling Mic Launched
Audix has introduced the M45 Shortgun miniaturized shotgun condenser ceiling mic.
Business
Innovations: Neumann Miniature Clip Microphone System
Stephan Mauer, Portfolio Manager - Live Sound & Broadcast for Neumann Berlin, explains the genesis of the company's new Miniature Clip Microphone System.
New Products
PreSonus Revelator Dynamic USB Mic, io44 Audio Interface Debut
PreSonus has expanded its Revelator line with the introduction of its new Revelator Dynamic USB vocal microphone and Revelator io44 audio interface.
New Products
Universal Audio Unveils First Microphones
Universal Audio has introduced its first microphones, announcing a string of offerings that will roll out throughout 2022.
New Products
Voyage Audio Spatial Mic Launched
Voyage Audio has introduced the Spatial Mic, a 360-degree second order Ambisonics VR microphone sporting eight capsules.
Business
Audio-Technica Canada Opens New Headquarters
Audio-Technica Canada has expanded its operations with the grand opening of its new headquarters in St-Hubert, Quebec.
Post and Broadcast
Beijing Olympics Captured with More Than 2,300 A-T Mics
At the Winter Olympics, the host broadcaster is employing more than 2,300 Audio-Technica microphones to capture the sounds of competition.
New Products
Lewitt LCT 1040 Microphone System Launched
Austrian microphone manufacturer Lewitt has introduced the LCT 1040 microphone system for studio recording.
New Products
Joby Wavo Pro Shotgun Mic Debuts
Vitec Group brand Joby has introduced the Wavo Pro shotgun microphone, intended for use by storytellers, filmmakers and creators on the go.
New Products
Audio-Technica ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone Debuts
Audio-Technica has unveiled its new ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone, intended for use in conference room and meeting spaces.
Profiles
Five/Four Productions Captures Oberlin Performances
Robert Friedrich, president and co-founder of Five/Four Productions, recently captured performances at Oberlin College by pianist Teddy Abrams and horn player Robert Rearden.
news
Audix Microphones Acquired by Vitec Group
Longtime pro-audio microphone manufacturer Audix is being acquired by Vitec Imaging Solutions, joining Vitec's other mic brands, Rycote and Joby.
Microphones
Austrian Audio CC8 Microphone — A Real-World Review
Mix's review team put the new Austrian Audio CC8 small-diaphragm condenser microphone to the test.
New Products
Neumann KK 14 Miniature Clip Mic System Debuts
Neumann has introduced its new KK 14 Miniature Clip Mic System, intended specifically for close miking instruments.
New Products
Audio-Technica BP898 and BP899 Subminiature Condenser Lavs – Product of the Week
The recently unveiled Audio-Technica BP898 and BP899 subminiature condenser lavalier microphones are Mix's Products of the Week.
New Products
Li.LAC Microphone Disinfector Debuts
The Li.LAC Microphone Disinfector is a rack-mounted encasement that uses ultraviolet light to clean microphones.
Microphones
Morton KickTone Microphone – A Real-World Review
Mix's Barry Rudolph puts the Morton KickTone Microphone to the test in this Real-World Review.