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Thursday, May 02, 2013
PSW Staff 05/02/13 08:24 AM,Finnish string quartet Meta4 has invested in four DPA Microphones d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones, which they are using to capture the sound of two violins, a viola and a cello. To date, Meta4 have used their new DPA d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones in a concert hall environment, performing Kaija Saariaho´s Nymphea for string quartet and live electronics and Black Angels by George Crumb. “These are, without a doubt, the best microphones we have ever tried,” says Meta4 viola player Atte… View this story
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Mike Sessler 05/01/13 10:45 AM,This article is provided by ChurchTechArts. It happens to all of us; we put a mic in a boom stand, set it to the right height, tighten the clutch and set off to the next task. When we turn around and look, the mic drooped down toward the floor like a limp noodle. We head back, tighten the clutch some more, only to find the mic will not stay put. I have been so frustrated by this phenomenon that… View this story
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Kent Margraves 04/26/13 08:10 AM,This article is provided by Sennheiser. I mix several worship services, but recently had a chance to enjoy a couple of productions from the audience’s perspective (a rare experience!). As an audience member, I was soon reminded of the fact that audio techs sometimes forget (or just don’t know) about audio gain staging for wireless microphones. The clipped (overloaded, distorted) sound on the wireless head-worn microphones during loud vocal passages was certainly distracting—no one wants to hear that! Audio… View this story
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
PSW Staff 04/25/13 11:05 AM,One of the few professional jazz vibes players still swinging, protégé of the late Lionel Hampton, Jason “Malletman” Taylor continues on his mission to keep real music alive with his vibraphones on tour, in the recording studio and for clinics across the US. With Harman’s AKG C516 ML instrument microphones mounted onto his vibes, Malletman entertains crowds with energetic, explosive jazz performances. The 5-time GRAMMY-ballot nominated musician, who is recognized for his unique presentation of jazz, R&B and swing has… View this story
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Monday, April 22, 2013
PSW Staff 04/22/13 12:46 PM,Avlex Corporation is pleased to introduce two new MIPRO 7 Series wireless transmitters—the ACT-71Ta bodypack transmitter and the ACT-71Ha handheld transmitter. Ideal for a wide range of applications the new 7 Series wireless transmitters incorporate a wealth of cutting edge features—most notably Ultra-Wide bandwidth operation with support for the entire 72 MHz frequency spectrum of the 7 Series receivers. The end result is frequency flexibility, audio quality, range, and dropout-free performance. Drawing upon the experience gleaned from three generations of… View this story
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Friday, April 19, 2013
PSW Staff 04/19/13 10:21 AM,Australian-based microphone designer RØDE has announced the i16, a surround sound microphone for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that combines sixteen discrete microphone capsules to capture the user’s surrounding audio environment in broadcast quality. RØDE’s iXY stereo microphone for iOS devices was released in January, and has already gained critical praise from both musical and mainstream media, including a recent Red Dot product award. The company is quickly emerging as the leader in microphones for Apple’s portable devices, and the… View this story
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
PSW Staff 04/18/13 11:02 AM,beyerdynamic has introduced the TG V35d s Mic Set which packages a vocal microphone with cables, clips and a K&M mic stand. The TG V35d s vocal microphone provides a natural sound, and it incorporates proprietary SCT (Sound Channeling Technology) that helps optimize vocal sound without the need for extensive external equalization. The dynamic mic has an on/off switch and features a supercardioid polar pattern to effectively prevent acoustic feedback. The TG V35d s Mic Set includes: • Dynamic vocal… View this story
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
PSW Staff 04/17/13 03:35 PM,AKG has introduced the C111LP earhook microphone, intended for on-stage performers and corporate speakers for venues of all sizes. The C111LP is constructed out of stainless steel to ensure ruggedness and reliability, yet the strong frame is pliable, able to adjust and fit the head of any performer. The small skin-colored boom visually disappears against the face, while its 7g weight provides a comfortable fit. “The C111LP’s flat frequency response ensures perfect audio quality, which we research, design and manufacture… View this story
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Monday, April 15, 2013
PSW Staff 04/15/13 05:57 PM,The new Yamaha POCKETRAK PR7 is an easy-to-use portable linear recorder that is equipped with newly developed XY stereo microphones to capture high-resolution stereo recordings. The PR7 also offers essential practice functions such as an onboard tuner and metronome. It comes with 2GB of internal memory (with the ability to expand the capacity with micro SD/SDHC memory cards) and features long battery life, mic line inputs for microphones or instruments, 24bit/96kHz recording and a built-in speaker. “For a pocket-sized device,… View this story
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Paul Watson 04/11/13 04:25 PM,Much talked-about UK actress-turned-songwriter Paloma Faith recently brought her distinct musical style and sizeable, glitzy set to London’s Hammersmith Apollo for a slick headline show that punctuated a successful concert tour. Faith first started making waves in the UK music scene in 2009, with her first three singles all making the top 20. She’s been nominated for three BRIT Awards, and her second album, Fall to Grace, went platinum, peaking at number two on the UK album chart in the… View this story
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