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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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06/23/09 09:37 AM,
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Charles Harrigan of Greenville, SC is the winner of a premium Audio-Technica BP4025 stereo microphone ($749 MSRP) in the latest PSW Sweepstakes drawing. In addition, Pam Crawford of Palm Harbor, FL also was selected as a winner in the same sweepstakes and is now the owner of an Audio-Technica AT8022 stereo microphone ($499 MSRP). Congratulations to both Charles and Pam! The next PSW Sweepstakes, where all readers are eligible to win just by entering, will be coming up soon. Meanwhile,…
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Monday, June 22, 2009
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06/22/09 09:16 AM,
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At 2009 InfoComm in Orlando, Audio-Technica introduced the BP892 MicroSet subminiature omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone, handling high SPL and delivering accurate sound in a tiny package. The new MicroSet utilizes a condenser capsule with a diameter of just 2.6 mm, making it ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility. In addition, the BP892 MicroSet offers an ergonomic, flexible, ultra-lightweight, under-ear design that is both comfortable to wear and highly secure. The MicroSet hooks behind the ear and can be worn for…
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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06/03/09 01:00 PM,
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Audio-Technica introduces its smallest lavalier offering to date, the BP896 subminiature omnidirectional condenser microphone, intended for capture of high-quality audio with unobtrusive profile and providing maximum intelligibility as well as clean, accurate reproduction. The BP896 capsule measures a mere 2.5 mm in diameter, making it ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility. The microphone operates on phantom power and includes a complete accessory kit. The BP896 is available in black and beige wired and wireless models. The wireless offerings include a…
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Mike Wireless
05/27/09 12:21 PM,
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One of the more common phone calls I’ve been receiving lately is from people looking for advice on which frequency bands to choose for their new wireless systems. Maybe it’s all of the tours going out, or maybe people are finally getting the message about the spectrum changes and they want to “do the right thing”. I’ve certainly noticed that quite a few systems proliferating the market in the last 10 years fall within the “700 MHz band” (between 698-806…
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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05/20/09 08:22 AM,
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Audio-Technica (A-T) has announced that Steve Savanyu, A-T Director, Educational Services, has been awarded status as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for InfoComm Academy. InfoComm Academy is the educational body of InfoComm International. Savanyu joined Audio-Technica in 2000 and, prior to his current positions, has held the titles of Market Manager, Installed Sound, Broadcast & Theater; and Marketing Manager, Training and Seminars. He formerly owned and operated Stonewood Studios, an audio/video production company in Geneva, Illinois, and he is also involved…
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Andy Wood
04/21/09 02:34 PM,
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As most of us should know by now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made its initial recommendations of the use of wireless microphone and communications systems alongside that of TV Band Devices and other spectrum users. The original proposed date of February 18, 2009, still has some implications, albeit put back to June 12, 2009, if and when that decision makes its way from the Senate through the House of Representatives. In the meantime, parts of the U.S. have…
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Friday, February 20, 2009
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02/20/09 03:07 PM,
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ATK AudioTek of Valencia, California, supplied live audio production for the recent 51st Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center arena in downtown Los Angeles, with a live performance bill featuring considerably more nominees and performers than in the past. Of particular note, more than 50 wireless microphone systems were in use, with frequency coordination provided by Dave Bellamy of Burbank-based Soundtronics Wireless. House Audio Mixer Ron Reaves notes that “there were absolutely no RF failures that I was aware…
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
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02/12/09 01:47 PM,
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One of iTunes’ top-rated podcasts is Music for Midnight (www.music4midnight.com), produced weekly by Ohio-based music aficionado Austin Beeman. The show regularly ranks in the top 10 music podcasts and top 50 overall. Music for Midnight is a half-hour showcase of independent and non-mainstream down-tempo electronica, soft rock and jazz, distributed through the San Francisco-based Personal Life Media network. Beeman relies heavily on his AT2020 USB cardioid condenser microphone from Audio-Technica, noting, “I use the 2020 USB to record my own…
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Keith Clark
01/23/09 01:20 PM,
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At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. I traveled the show floor - front-to-back and end-to-end - to see as many new products and talk with as many people as possible. Optimism was the word of the event, particularly among manufacturers truly excited about their new products. (Check out our Photo Gallery from the show!) I saw a lot of creativity, and a lot of usefulness, and a lot of both. There wasn’t one single product that was a…
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
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12/23/08 01:58 PM,
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Audio-Technica has just expanded its line of headphones and accessories to accompany the A-T M2 and M3 in-ear monitoring (IEM) systems. The new EP1 in-ear dynamic headphones feature an ultra-compact design and deliver very clear, articulate high-fidelity audio signal, and they’re compatible with M2 and M3 IEM systems. EP1 Headphones come with three sizes of interchangeable flexible earpieces (small/medium/large) and universal-fit foam tips for a custom fit, increased isolation and long-wearing listening comfort. A gold-plated right-angle stereo mini-plug with locking…
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