The Wire
Sanken Showcases Supersonic 100kHz Music Mics at AES 2024
Sanken will be demonstrating the full range of six unique Sanken Chromatic professional studio microphones available for demo at AES October 8-10. Featuring 100kHz...
Microphone
New Products
Sennheiser Goes Small with MD 421 Kompakt
Sennheiser builds on the MD 421’s big legacy by going small, reimagining the familiar mic in a compact form factor.
Microphones
Telefunken Elektroakustik TF17 — A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts the Telefunken Elektroakustik TF17 large-diaphragm microphone to the test—and loves it.
Facilities
Jonathan Wyndham Talks Tracking at Studio 606
On a session at Foo Fighters’ Studio 606 for the Audix All Access YouTube series earlier this year, Nashville singer-songwriter Jonathan Wyndham and his...
New Products
Shure MV6 USB Mic Debuts for Streamers
Aimed at consumer uses like streaming and gaming, Shure's new MV6 is intended for plug-and-play applications.
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Shure Launches SM4 Home Recording Microphone
Eyeing project and at-home recordists, Shure released the SM4 Home Recording Microphone today.
Post and Broadcast
Survey Reveals Podcasters’ Favorite Audio Gear
More than 500 podcasters were surveyed to determine what audio gear is currently the industry standard.
Business
Roswell Pro Audio Custom Mic Builder Debuts
Web-based customization tool provides more than 1,800 potential combinations for mic buyers.
The Wire
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Acclaimed rapper and music producer Dom McLennon returned to his Hartford, Connecticut hometown to perform a "Live From the Lab" set at the TELEFUNKEN.
Microphones
Vanguard Audio Labs V24 — A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team puts the pricey Vanguard Audio Labs V2 mic kit to the test and finds you get what you pay for.
New Products
Shure Nexadyne Dynamic Vocal Microphone — A Mix Product of the Week
Shure has announced a new generation of vocal mics, the Nexadyne Series of handheld dynamic vocal microphones.
Business
Royer’s Perotta Retires, Jennings Named President
Royer Labs' president Rick Perotta has retired from the position, and taking the reins will be his fellow co-founder, John Jennings.
New Products
Lewitt Bundles LCT 240 Pro Microphone
Lewitt GmbH has introduced a new microphone bundle based around its one of its entry-level mics—the LCT 240 Pro Vocal set.
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ADK Mics Teams with David Bock For Z2 Series
ADK Microphones recently paired up with legendary microphone designer David Bock to devise a new line of mics: The Z² Series.
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Lauten Audio Announces Tom Mic
World’s first large-diaphragm condenser made specifically for use on tom drum—with minimal cymbal bleed.
Live Gear
Miking for Metal Drum Sound Consistency
Bob Strakele, FOH engineer for both Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot, discusses some of his methods for drum sound consistency.
Live Gear
Engineer Talks Trumpets and All That Jazz
Johnathan Smith, FOH engineer with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, discusses his miking for trumpets at the venue and on tour.
New Products
Telefunken Launches TF17 FET Microphone
The new TF17 large-diaphragm FET mic is the latest addition to Telefunken’s Alchemy Series.
The Wire
Johnathan Smith, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Engineer/FOH, Picks Sanken CU-55 Microphones
Johnathan Smith, Jazz at Lincoln Center orchestra engineer/FOH, has embraced the compact yet powerful Sanken CU-55 microphone for trumpets
The Wire
TELEFUNKEN Introduces TF17 Large Diaphragm FET Microphone
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has introduced the TF17, newest voice in the TEC Award-winning Alchemy Series.
New Products
Røde Debuts Interview Pro Wireless Mic
Røde has launched the Interview Pro, a wireless handheld microphone for use with the company’s wireless systems.
Blog
Mix Blog: Clarence Kane 1926 – 2024
Remembering Clarence Kane, who showed countless valuable, vintage microphones some TLC to keep them running for decades to come.
The Wire
Leo Z Picks TELEFUNKEN for Handpan Virtuoso Davide Friello
Gifted composer, pianist and producer Leo Z has employed his personal collection of TELEFUNKEN microphones to record Italian handpan virtuoso David Friello.
Microphones
Lauten Audio Snare Mic — A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts the Lauten Audio Snare Mic to the test in the studio for a Real-World Review.
Business
A-T Bows Broadcast Audio Rental Program in U.S.
Audio-Technica has announced its new U.S. Broadcast Audio Rental Program.
Live Gear
Capturing the Careening Beat of Ozomatli
Renowned for its propulsive live shows, Ozomatli's ornate beats have been getting captured onstage by Audix mics.
Microphones
Sony C-80 Condenser Microphone — A Mix Real-World Review
We put the C-80 condenser microphone, Sony’s latest high-resolution mic, to the test in this Mix Real-World Review.
Business
Sennheiser’s Latest Investment Puts the Micro in Microphone
Sennheiser has invested in startup sensiBel, whose MEMS microphones, measuring less than 5 mm, use an optical system to capture sound.
Live Sound
The Full Mic Package at Elevation Church
Justin Whisnant, audio director of Elevation Church in North Carolina, tackled a number of mic issues with multiple DPA microphone solutions.
Microphones
Shure SM7dB Dynamic Vocal Microphone—A Mix Real-World Review
Shure has updated the venerable SM7B dynamic microphone for a new generation of users with the new SM7dB—does the mic make the cut?
New Products
Royer Labs R-10 “Hot Rod” 25th Anniversary Edition — A Mix Product of the Week
To celebrate hitting the quarter-century mark, Royer Labs has introduced the R-10 “Hot Rod” 25th Anniversary Edition.
New Products
Audio-Technica ES964 Boundary Array Mic Debuts
Audio-Technica has launched its ES964 boundary array microphone, intended for table-top use in small-group online conferences.
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Comica Audio Vimo Q Wireless Mic System Debuts
Comica Audio has launched The Vimo Q, a four-channel mini wireless microphone system.
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Røde Unveils Latest NT1 Studio Mic
Røde has introduced its latest rendition of its long-running NT1 studio condenser microphone: The NT1 Signature Series.
New Products
Lewitt Limited-Edition Mic Raises Funds for Rainforest Preservation
Lewitt has introduced the LCT 440 Pure - VIDA limited edition microphone to help preserve the rainforest in Costa Rica.
Microphones
Roswell Pro Audio Aztec – A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team put Roswell Pro Audio's Aztec boutique tube microphone to the test in this Real-World Review.
New Products
UA Introduces New Mic with Modeling Plug-In
Universal Audio has a dual product launch—the SC-1 Standard Series condenser mic and Hemisphere Mic Modeling plug-in.
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DPA Debuts 2017 Shotgun Microphone
DPA Microphones has introduced its new 2017 Shotgun Microphone for use in broadcast scenarios.
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Austrian Audio Launches MiCreator Studio
Austrian Audio’s new MiCreator Studio pocket recording system eyes musicians and content creators.
New Products
Warm Audio Launches Limited Edition WA-8000G Microphone
Warm Audio has introduced the WA-8000G, a limited edition of its WA-8000 large-diaphragm tube mic with a gold finish.
New Products
Shure Launches SM7dB Mic with Integrated Preamp
Shure has unveiled its latest microphone with the introduction of the new SM7dB, aimed squarely at podcasters, home studio mavens, streamers and the like.
New Products
Royer Marks 25 Years with R-122 MKII Limited Edition
Royer Labs is marking a quarter-century of the R-122 mic with a limited edition of its MKII version.