Austrian Audio Releases Studio-Quality Stage Mics

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Austrian Audio announces two new microphones that bring their acclaimed studio-quality microphone experience and technology to new handheld vocal mics that are designed for live performance.

The OC707 is a rugged vocal microphone with a die-cast body and true condenser technology for superior sound on stage. Developed and built in Vienna, the OC707 contains a small-diaphragm condenser capsule with a frequency response optimized for the human voice. The capsule is handmade in Austrian Audio’s facilities in Vienna. Its combination of low self-noise (19 dB SPL) and high sound pressure level (150 dB SPL) results in an impressive dynamic range, creating a vocal microphone that has all the important characteristics of a studio mic but can withstand the rigors of everyday stage use.

Point Source Audio Unveils All-New LAVALIER SWITCH KIT

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Delivering the perfect lav miking solution is as easy as one, two, three with the new LAVALIER SWITCH KIT from Point Source Audio. The new kit offers one lavalier mic that transforms into two wearing styles, and into three different color options to help audio technicians meet the ever-changing conditions of miking the talent.

At the heart of the LAVALIER SWITCH KIT is the company’s top-selling IP 57 Waterproof Omnidirectional Lavalier. The mic choice includes a low sensitivity option for live stage applications or a high sensitivity option for studio broadcast. This waterproof mic has a low profile at merely 4mm in diameter, but it embodies all the high-performance characteristics you might expect from a larger format microphone─and it has been a workhorse trusted by sound professionals around the world.

TASCAM Debuts the TM-200SG Shotgun Microphone

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With the introduction of the TM-200SG Shotgun Microphone, TASCAM announces another addition to its expanding line of microphones. The new TM-200SG represents the videographer’s choice for recording audio in the field. As a compact shotgun microphone that is exceptionally well suited for Vlogging, video shooting, plus other applications where fixed audio isn’t an option, the new TM-200SG delivers high-quality, mix ready audio in a rugged, compact form factor.

With its easy to handle, lightweight, and compact design, the TM-200SG delivers maximum audio quality with minimal visual intrusion. Featuring Super cardioid directivity for focused, clean audio capture, the TM-200SG intelligently captures the desired audio while admonishing unwanted sounds—resulting in minimal cleanup in post-production.

TASCAM Introduces the TM-250U USB Condenser Microphone for Personal Podcasting

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TASCAM is pleased to announce the TM-250U USB Condenser Microphone. Designed for capturing crisp, accurate audio when interfaced with personal computers, the TM-250U is the ideal solution for high quality, direct connection computer audio for podcasting, dialog and vocal recording, music recording, conferencing, and other forms of online audio.

The TASCAM TM-250U delivers flawless, detailed audio straight to one’s computer via USB. Featuring a super cardioid polar pattern and a frequency response of 20Hz〜20kHz, the TM-250U functions via industry-standard USB-C connectors on the Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS platforms.*

Now Available: Audio-Technica’s Next-Generation ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR Boundary Microphones

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Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, announces the availability of the ES945O/XLR omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and ES947C/XLR cardioid condenser boundary microphone – replacing A-T’s popular ES945 and ES947 with these upgraded versions. Notably, the ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR add IPX4 water resistance, protecting the microphones from splashes of water and making them even more ideal conferencing and monitoring solutions for a wide range of applications.

With their low-profile design that mounts unobtrusively in tabletops, ceilings or panels for minimum visibility, the ES945O/XLR omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and ES947C/XLR cardioid condenser boundary microphone provide clear, highly intelligible audio that is perfect for conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications. Protected by a rugged all-metal case with a two-layer perforated grille, the microphones feature polar patterns afford a 360° pickup angle (ES945O/XLR) and 120° pickup angle (ES947C/XLR), respectively, while Audio-Technica’s proprietary UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology provides outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). The microphones’ IPX4 water resistance sets them in a class of their own as boundary mics. Additionally, the ES947C/XLR and has a small front-of-mic indicator to ensure proper orientation for maximum pickup.

Audio-Technica Unveils Its Next Generation ES945 and ES947 Boundary Microphone Variations

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Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, announces several new variations of its ES945 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone and ES947 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone, developed as a direct response to market feedback. All models are intended for surface flush-mount installation and include Audio-Technica’s UniGuard™ RFI-shielding innovations for unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference.

First, the existing standard ES945 and ES947 models are being replaced and enhanced by the new ES945O/XLR (omnidirectional) and ES947C/XLR (cardioid), which feature upgraded functionality including IPX4 water resistance. These mics are designed for surface-mount applications such as conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications. The ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR come standard in black and are also available in white variations (ES945WO/XLR and ES947WC/XLR).

TASCAM Introduces the TM-82 Dynamic Microphone

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TASCAM proudly announces the debut of the TM-82 Dynamic Microphone. Featuring a unidirectional cardioid design specifically engineered for stunning voice and instrument capture, the TM-82 Dynamic Microphone makes an exceptional choice for both recording and live performance applications.

Designed as a vocal / instrument microphone for the working performer’s budget, the TM-82 is the perfect all-around microphone for natural, accurate vocal and instrument audio. With its unidirectional cardioid polar pattern and a frequency response of 50Hz〜20kHz, the new TM-82 is specifically engineered to capture the character and nuances of performances without introducing room sound into the mix. The TM-82 captures exactly what is intended—for a mix-ready track or performance.

TASCAM Announces the TM-70 Dynamic Microphone

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TASCAM is pleased to announce the TM-70 Dynamic Microphone. Designed as a unique hybrid of super-cardioid and dynamic elements, the TM-70 is resistant to ambient noise and is ideally voiced to handle the nuances of the human voice—making this microphone an outstanding choice for live broadcasting, podcasting, film dialog, and audio streaming.

The TASCAM TM-70 Dynamic Microphone is the perfect specialty mic for flawless vocal audio production. Featuring a super cardioid polar pattern and a frequency response of 30Hz〜20kHz, the TM-70 was specifically engineered to capture what it is pointed at, effectively isolating sound sources such as directional dialog. The mic’s super cardioid directivity makes it resistant to ambient noise, thus enabling users to achieve a clean, clear audio signal that results in first class speech intelligibility. Equally notable, as the TM-70 captures more of one’s voice and less room sound, it becomes easier for engineers to provide the ideal mix.