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At IBC, audio specialist Sennheiser previewed the FOCUSMIC Digital, a rugged mini-shotgun microphone for high-quality videography with the iPhone. Designed with a proven Sennheiser capsule and Apogee PureDigital pre-amp and A/D converter, the FOCUSMIC Digital plugs directly into the Lightning port of the iPhone and delivers high-quality, focused audio from the direction of filming. The…

QSC has expanded the options for Q-SYS network power amplification with a range of eight channel units. Designed specifically for integration with the Q-SYS Platform, these new amplifiers take advantage of a ‘whole system’ design philosophy where they can be configured and managed just like any other Q-SYS element. Like the four channel CXD4 amps…

For nearly a decade, ETC’s Ion® consoles have brought powerful control to theatres, concert venues, studios and events around the world. Now, with the release of two Ion Xe consoles and two new fader wings, the small but mighty workhorse of the Eos® Family gets an upgrade. Power in a small package With compact footprints…

NEUMANN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE LEGENDARY MICROPHONE WITH THE ULTIMATE LIMITED EDITION There is an elite category of products that exist outside of the march of time – transcending their moment to become timeless icons. In the world of recording, the Neumann U 87 is one such legend. For 50 years this professional studio…

Switchcraft have introduced the AudioFix 303 Inline XLR Audio Controller – a lifesaver in the studio or onstage. The 303 provides three easily accessible, switchable control functions. It has a -20dB pad if your source is too loud, ground lift for eliminating unwanted buzz and a 180-degree invert for polarity issues. The all metal design…

Robe goes Mega with the global launch of its much anticipated new multi-functional moving light fixture … the MegaPointe! MegaPointe is set to define new standards and expectations in moving light technology … taking the original concept of the all-in-one fixture … to a whole new level. Utilizing an exclusive 470W short-arc lightsource, Robe’s diligently…

QSC has released three additions to the Q-SYS Platform, a Core processor, a very convenient I/O device, and a touch screen panel. An evolution of the Core 500 the Core 510i leverages the latest Intel™ platform using a QSC-developed Linux™ realtime operating system to deliver a hugely powerful audio/video/control (AVC) solution. Very flexible audio I/O…

The Iconic Model 55 Unidyne® Gets a Refresh for the Holidays   Shure Incorporated, the world’s leading microphone manufacturer, today announced the release of a limited quantity of the Super 55-BLK Deluxe Vocal Microphone Pitch Black Edition, in time for the upcoming holiday season. The new Super 55 Pitch Black Edition is a modern take…

Switchcraft have introduced their new style 1/4″ Mono and Stereo 6.35mm Plugs – the 280F series. Using the same tried and tested plug fingers as the 270, 280 and 297 plugs they are housed in a sleek, ‘re-designed’ nickel die cast handle with true rubber flex relief. Instrument cables are constantly plugged in and removed…