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M-Audio Launches Pulsar II Microphone 

The Pulsar II is a small-capsule condenser microphone....

MXL Microphones Ships the MXL.008 

MXL Microphones is shipping the MXL.008 USB, cardioid condenser microphone....

Avlex Corporation Announces Four New Microphones 

Avlex Corporation has announced the Superlux E522/B X/Y, the Superlux E523/D X/Y, the Superlux E531/BCS M/S, and the Superlux R102....

MOJAVE AUDIO MA-200 

By Eli Crews

The Mojave Audio MA-200 is a large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone designed by David Royer....

NEUMANN USA TLM 49 

By Myles Boisen

While its competitors try to duplicate its most famous creations, Neumann is maintaining a steady balancing act of affordability, quality, and innovation...

CROWLEY AND TRIPP Naked Eye 

By Nick Peck

Each side of the Crowley and Tripp Naked Eye ribbon microphone is voiced differently. The front of the mic has a darker sound than the rear, giving you two timbral choices in one unit....

The Direct Connection 

By Gino Robair

Thanks in part to the popularity of Podcasting and of consumer-friendly recording applications, a number of manufacturers have added USB microphones to...

MXL Microphones Ships Cube and 190 Microphones 

MXL Microphones is shipping its MXL Cube ($69.99) and MXL 190 ($149.99) microphones, which are available exclusively through Musician's Friend....

HEIL SOUND 

By Eli Crews

When it comes to live sound, few people possess the engineering pedigree of Bob Heil. With credits including the Who, the Grateful Dead, and Jeff Beck,...

Red Microphones Offers Red Type B Promotion 

Purchase a Red Type A microphone and two Redhead capsules (R0 thru R7) from your local dealer, and you will get a Type B microphone free....

AKG Announces New Microphones 

AKG announced a host of new microphones at Winter NAMM 2007, including the limited-edition C 414 LTD large-diaphragm condenser mic....

M-AUDIO Sputnik 

By Babz

Despite modern advances in the studio, the quest to capture quality audio often leads back to vintage technology, such as the vacuum tube. And as more...

Sennheiser Ships e 602 II Microphone and Announces Kickpack II 

Sennheiser is shipping the e 602 II cardioid dynamic microphone, the newest addition to Sennheiser's Evolution Series microphones. According to the manufacturer, the e 602 II is designed for use with low-frequency instruments such as kick drums, bass guitar cabs, and tubas. ...

TELEFUNKEN USA R-F-T M16 Mk II and AK 47 

By Myles Boisen

Telefunken USA's first success was a historically accurate replica of one of today's priciest vintage microphones, the Telefunken Ela M 251. Although...

AVANT ELECTRONICS Avatone CR-14 

By Rich Wells

Avant Electronics is a new company offering a variety of Chinese-made microphones and mic accessories, from tube and FET condensers to the subject of...

Ribbon Mic Summit 

By Gino Robair

Although condenser and dynamic microphones still dominate most personal studios, ribbon mics are gaining in popularity. More products are now available,...

Mics of Many Colors 

By Myles Boisen

It's no secret that cardioid microphones are preferred for the vast majority of studio recording applications, particularly when tracking instrumental...

EARTHWORKS DK25 

By Rob Shrock

Capturing a stellar recording of a drum kit is rarely simple. Typically, it involves multiple mics, multiple tracks, and lots of processing afterward....

RED MICROPHONES Type B 

By Rich Wells

Red Microphones (a division of Blue Microphones) was originally created to serve as a source for vintage mic parts. The first branded mic from Red Microphones...

Ribbon Revival 

By Myles Boisen

Ribbon microphones have become personal favorites of mine for recording electric guitar, brass and reeds, and bowed strings, among other instruments....