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With the ATM230 hypercardioid dynamic instrument microphone Audio-Technica have introduced a model ideally suited to capturing drums and percussion. The mic’s proprietary capsule is designed to excel in high SPL applications, delivering full, well-rounded audio with an exceptional low-end. The hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of…

Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the Jensen™ Twin-Servo 500 series preamplifier is now shipping. The Jensen Twin-Servo is a remake of what may well be the most spectacular preamp ever made. According to Jensen’s Chief Technology Officer Bill Whitlock: “When Deane Jensen first put his mind to building the finest microphone amplifier possible,…

Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the mPress and Exo-Pod press distribution system in now shipping. The mPress is a radically new press audio distribution system that offers near unlimited signal expansion without degradation or noise. According to Radial’s Senior Engineer Dan Fraser: “The traditional press box has always been presented as a suitcase…

Featuring a unique double-dome diaphragm Audio-Technica’s new AE2300 delivers precise high-frequencies and transient response making it ideal for many high SPL applications. With its rugged, brass metal construction and compact 95mm body, this newest member of the Artist Elite range is a versatile performer, able to capture sound from guitar amps, brass and woodwinds, drums…

Color-changing LED luminaires are a fact of life in today’s lighting industry, but intelligent lights require intelligent control. When time and money are tight, the results aren’t always pretty; small venues around the world have experienced a rash of purplish light, poor color rendering and garish transitions. Since 2014, ETC’s ColorSource family of products has…

SHIPPING MAY 2016  Whether you are a vocalist, musician, performer or presenter, the Audix Performance Series is designed to take the mystery out of wireless with a professional system that is simple, reliable and versatile. Going from set up to performance is as easy as: SCAN – Press the hot key to scan for a…

Audio-Technica has released two specialist installation transmitter options for the System 10 wireless microphone range. ATW-T1006 boundary microphone and ATW-T1007 desk stand offer wireless solutions where conventional cables are impractical. Ideally compatible with System 10 PRO rack-mount digital wireless systems the units will pair with any receiver in the System 10 family to provide reliable…

At prolight+sound, Sennheiser  previewed the new digital version of its MK 4, one of the audio specialist’s most popular recording mics. With high-quality Apogee A/D conversion and mic preamp technology, MK 4 digital connects directly to iOS devices, Mac and PC computers. The large-diaphragm MK 4 digital is the ideal partner for any mobile recording…

Meyer Sound will debut the three latest additions to its line of sound reinforcement solutions at Prolight + Sound 2016: the MJF-208 compact stage monitor, the MDM-5000 high-power distribution module, and the LYON-WXT extended vertical option. Also in focus will be the LEOPARD linear sound reinforcement system’s Native Mode, a timesaving advancement that delivers great…

Combining the simplicity of direct to computer recording with over fifty years of analogue heritage Audio-Technica’s new side address recording microphone makes quality audio capture as easy as plugging in a USB! Designed to digitally capture music or any acoustic audio source, the AT9934USB’s 16mm diameter large aperture diaphragm and 16Bit, 44.1kHz/48kHz sample rate resolution…