Recording Sat, November 22, 2008

The new SoundField SPS200 A-Format microphone brings the advantages of SoundField Technology to a wider audience and provides the perfect ‘front-end’ to capture both stereo and 5.1 surround.

It is ideally suited to those working in the field on laptop based recording systems or in the studio on fully-fledged digital audio workstations.

This relatively lightweight microphone (approximately eight ounces) is powered by standard 48v phantom power and incorporates four low-noise, studio grade condenser capsules.

A short break-out cable outputs the SoundField A-Format at mic level on four balanced XLRs, ensuring compatibility with all equipment.

The SPS200 A-Format microphone is the first SoundField microphone that does not require an accompanying control unit.

All the processing - such as the A to B-Format conversion, stereo and surround sound decoding/manipulation - takes place in the Surround Zone software which comes packaged as standard with the SPS200 A-Format microphone.

The software is currently available for Pro Tools HD and all platforms supporting VST Multi-channel such as Nuendo, Cubase, Soundscape, etc. on both PC and Mac platforms.

The SPS200 has a USD list price of $2,995. Production models of the microphone, resulting from a three-year R&D program, are shipping now.

For more information:
SoundField Website
Las Vegas Pro Audio Website