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Tech Spotlight: New Microphones, Studio And Live – Part 3
From the May, 2026 issue of Mix Magazine, it's our in-depth Tech Spotlight on new microphones that are intended for studio and live use....
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Tech Spotlight: New Microphones, Studio And Live – Part 2
From the May, 2026 issue of Mix Magazine, it's our in-depth Tech Spotlight on new microphones that are intended for studio and live use....
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Schoeps Debuts Desert Island Boom Set
Schoeps Microphones is launching a new mic kit—the Desert Island Boom Set—at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas.
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Audio-Technica Introduces Two Mid-Side Stereo Mics
Audio-Technica has introduced two new MS (mid-side) stereo microphones, the BP350ST-UB and BP350ST-UL.
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Deity Debuts PR-4 Compact Field Recorder
Deity Microphones is launching its PR-4, a compact six-track field recorder intended for broadcast and creator markets.
The Wire
Nicole Zuraitis Records Top Live Album with TELEFUNKEN M80 Mic
Recorded on location in Las Vegas by Carmen Grillo and Matty Mosca using TELEFUNKEN's M80 dynamic microphone.
The Wire
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Returns To NAMM 2026
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Celebrates 25 Years Of Microphone Inovation
The Wire
Sanken Introduces New Compact Microphones at NAMM 2026
Sanken Chromatic Microphones is introducing at NAMM 2026 two new compact microphones, the CUP-X1 2.3" "pencil mic" and the 3" CU-M2M low proximity cardioid...
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DPA Previews NAMM Products
Ahead of the 2026 NAMM Show, DPA Microphones has announced that it will present at the convention.
The Wire
Jim “Kimo” West Earns Global Grammy Nod with “Sounds of Kumbha”
West utilized his TELEFUNKEN ELA M 260 Stereo Set, which features two small diahragm matched condenser mics and a custom dual power supply.
The Wire
Sommer Introduces New Waterproof SC-AQUA Cable
Sommer Cable is now shipping its new AQUA MARINEX line of aramid-reinforced 110-ohm microphone cable for permanent installation in damp areas and in water...
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moe. Celebrating 35 Years with TELEFUNKEN & “Rock The Pink”
Top jam band moe. is celebrating 35 years of jam-packed tours and TELEFUNKEN's industry-leading M80 dynamic vocal mics.
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Immersive Music Project Records with Sanken 100K Mics
Christopher Moretti is a Boston-based engineer/ producer exploring the world of immersive recording with Sanken microphones.
The Wire
Rian Lewis Tracking Success with TELEFUNKEN
Grammy Award-winning producer and top mix engineer Rian Lewis has a long history of working with a variety of TELEFUNKEN microphones.
Business
Milab Microphones Files for Bankruptcy
Lauded Swedish mic manufacturer Milab has filed for bankruptcy, ending 84 years in business.
The Wire
T-Pain & The Preakness Call on Showtime & Sommer Cable
Showtime once again had their Sommer Cable system networking the elaborate sound and lighting extravaganza.
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Braiden Sunshine Featured on TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Rising star Braiden Sunshine, well-known for his nationwide performances on NBC's "The Voice," is the latest artist to showcase his musical talent on TELEFUNKEN's...
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TELEFUNKEN Sponsors Capitol Groove Festival — Braiden Sunshine Featured at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is presenting the TELEFUNKEN Soundstage Live, an original side stage experience featured at the Capitol Groove
The Wire
Sommer Introduces Soft, Tough SC-Binary 225 Digital/Analog Cable
Sommer Introduces Soft, Tough SC-Binary 225 Digital/Analog Cable Sommer Cable has introduced the new SC-BINARY 225 digital/analog highly flexible AES/EBU and DMX cable with...
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Paul Special Picks TELEFUNKEN for Network TV, Radio, Records & Education
"Telefunken mics have become a 'go to' choice for me, especially in live broadcasting," says Special.
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DPA Highlights New N-Series Digital Wireless Microphone System at InfoComm 2025
Fully Digital, True Diversity Wideband System With Remote Control Capabilities and Accompanying 2024 Vocal Microphone DPA Microphones will present its new N-Series Digital Wireless...
Business
WMSA Grows, Addresses RF Spectrum Regulation
60 members join Shure in Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance since group’s formation in February.
The Wire
Peter Chaikin Picks Sanken Dual-Diaphragm Mics for Ian McCrudden Project
Peter Chaikin recently recorded an acoustic music project with pairs of Sanken's dual-capsule CU-44X MK II and CU-51 microphones.
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RF Venue CP Stage Antenna — A Mix Product of the Week
A low-profile, circularly polarized element provides optimal 360-degree signal for IEM packs and wireless mics.
The Wire
Top Guitarist Julian Lage Counts on Mark Goodell & TELEFUNKEN
Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage depends on his touring and studio engineer Mark Goodell to deliver sound that captures his remarkable talents using a variety...
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Dominic Guss Explores Sanken Dual-Diaphragm CU-44X MK II Mic
Successful boutique record label executive Dominic Guss is also an accomplished recording engineer, session drummer, and vocalist. His mic of choice for vocals, and...
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Sommer Introduces New Armored Superflex Data Cables
Sommer Cable is now shipping its new data cable series in three versions, setting new standards in high-quality data transmission.
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TELEFUNKEN Brings Back Stereo Alchemy Tube Mic Sets
TELEFUNKEN is re-introducing Stereo Sets of microphones from its popular and affordable Alchemy Series of large diaphragm tube microphones.
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DPA Unveils New Core+ Technology
DPA Microphones unveiled its new Core+ technology at the NAMM Show, which will be rolled out across its portfolio of mics.
The Wire
Doom Flamingo at TELEFUNKEN “Live From the Lab”
Powerhouse synth-rock band Doom Flamingo recently filmed a series of exclusive videos at the TELEFUNKEN Soundstage in the Connecticut company headquarters.
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Sommer Cable Announces New Management Team
Germany's Sommer cable GmbH, a 2025 TEC Award finalist, is pleased to announce that Maximilian Blanck and Marie-Kathrin Huber will join the management of...
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Greg Wells Gets “Wicked” With His TELEFUNKEN TF51 Tube Mics
For this film, the mics needed to capture the most subtle detail to the loudest pounding, and the TF51's never fail to make me...
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Soyuz Microphones’ Lakeside Preamp Debuts
Soyuz Microphones has launched something other than a mic with the debut of its new Lakeside Class-A, fully discrete, single-channel preamp.
The Wire
TELEFUNKEN Debuts TF17FET Mic and Wireless Dynamics @ AES
TELEFUNKEN is introducing for the first time at AES the new TF17 large diaphragm FET Microphone.
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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...
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TELEFUNKEN Sponsors Catbite at Supernova Ska Festival
TELEFUNKEN is sponsoring popular ska . Catbite and providing colorful M80 dynamic vocal microphones at this year's Supernova Ska Festival.
Live Sound
Miking the Peter Erskine Quartet on Tour
Live sound engineer Andrea Pellegrini brought along DPA mics when he recently worked a 22-date tour of Italy with the Peter Erskine Quartet.
Featured
Mr. Big Fall Victim to Thieves
Guitars and collection of Telefunken mics stolen from tour trailer; here are the serial numbers.
The Wire
Mr. Big Theft in Germany On Tour with TELEFUNKEN Mics
During a sold-out world tour, hard rock band Mr. Big was hit by thieves in Frankfurt, Germany, who broke into their tour bus trailer...
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Sommer Introduces New SYSCAT4 Stage/Event Cable
Sommer Cable is now shipping its new SYSCAT4 cable series, setting new standards in stage and event technology.
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Showtime Calls on Sommer Cable for Elaborate Heilung US Concert Tour
Leading event production specialists Showtime Sound LLC were recently called on for the impressive Heilung concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.
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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.