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Thursday, April 19, 2012
PSW Staff 04/19/12 11:30 AM,Originally launched in 1993, AKG C3000 condenser microphone brought a remarkable level of quality and performance to musicians and sound engineers with a foundation of audio perfection and reliability. With the C2000, C4000 and C4500 BC debuting in the following years, the Project Studio Line was born. Nearly 20 years later, AKG’s has relaunched the Project Studio Line, with a cost-effective, aesthetically beautiful set of mics, channelling the popular characteristics it maintained in the ‘90s. The revamped Project Studio Line’s… View this story
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
PSW Staff 04/17/12 03:20 PM,Sennheiser is extending its evolution wireless ew 300 G3 series with the addition of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter. Whether it is for a speaker’s podium or for fast mobile use in video productions, the SKP 300 G3 converts any conventional cabled microphone quickly and easily into a wireless version. The phantom power required by condenser microphones is also supplied by the rugged transmitter – a highly versatile device that enables cabled microphones to become wireless with ease. “With… View this story
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Pat Brown 04/16/12 01:06 PM,Many audio field technicians are now in possession of measurement systems that can be used to assist the listening process in equalizing sound reinforcement systems. But, they’re often surprised to find that the measured system response correlates poorly with subjective impression of how the system sounds. In other words, the system can sound good when it looks bad on the analyzer, and it can sound bad when it looks good on the analyzer. As a result, some users have become… View this story
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Friday, April 13, 2012
PSW Staff 04/13/12 06:11 PM,Audio-Technica is at it again. providing another humorous public service announcement that graphically illustrates why NOT to share vocal microphones. Like the first installment (see it here), it’s the brainchild of Gary Boss of A-T. Audio-Technica View this story
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PSW Staff 04/13/12 05:17 PM,Honoring the best of Canada’s music industry, the 2012 JUNO Awards in early April at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa utilized numerous Shure microphones, wireless systems and IEM systems for live performances, as well as host William Shatner and other applications. Transmission Squelch was charged with the operation of dozens of wireless systems utilized on the broadcast w. The wireless needs for this year’s show included 42 microphones, 28 in-ear monitoring systems, and 28 intercom systems, including 8 channels of Shure… View this story
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
PSW Staff 04/12/12 07:28 PM,Audio-Technica has introduced new System 8 VHF wireless systems, available in handheld, headworn, guitar, lavalier and bodypack configurations. The single-channel, fixed-frequency systems are available in three traveling VHF frequencies (169.505, 170.245 and 171.905). Features include an advanced dipole antenna system for extended operating range; Power, RF and AF Peak indicators; volume control, 1/4-inch output jack and user-adjustable squelch; rugged unidirectional dynamic element on handheld microphone/transmitter; variable microphone trim control and multi-color battery/power indicator (with AA operation on transmitters); and professional… View this story
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PSW Staff 04/12/12 09:50 AM,Countryman Associates has introduced the H6 headset microphone, available in both omni and directional versions and outfitted with the same microphone capsule as the company’s popular E6 omni earset mic. The new H6 provides transparent, natural sound pick-up with a low profile capsule measuring just 0.1-inch (2.5 mm) in diameter—roughly the size of a No. 2 pencil lead. The capsule is offered in three sensitivities (7 mV/Pa, 2 mV/Pa, and 0.7 mV/Pa) and with its high dynamic range and flat… View this story
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
PSW Staff 04/10/12 08:52 AM,Lectrosonics has introduced the WM Watertight Transmitter, the company’s newest addition to its line of Digital Hybrid Wireless microphone systems offering compandor-free audio. An extension of the SM series Super Miniature transmitter family, the new WM Watertight Transmitter employs a specially designed aluminum alloy case with sealed battery doors, antenna port, and microphone connector. This fully watertight transmitter with a feature set similar to Lectrosonics’ popular SMQV beltpack unit runs on two AA batteries and can take remote commands from… View this story
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Monday, April 09, 2012
PSW Staff 04/09/12 03:19 PM,In celebration of the company’s 87th Anniversary on April 25, Shure announced its augural National Open Mic Night, a week-long observance that will unite and encourage singers, musicians, and spoken word artists to take the mic and perform at venues across the U.S. from Sunday, April 22 to Saturday, April 28. A total of 23 bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, from New York City to Chicago to Los Angeles, have confirmed their participation. “We hope this event becomes an annual… View this story
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Dennis A. Bohn 04/09/12 11:23 AM,This article is provided by Rane Corporation. Selecting the right preamplifier for a given microphone, or conversely, selecting the right mic for a given preamp, involves two major factors along with several minor ones. First, the two big ones: Input headroom. Do you have enough? Noise. What will the preamp add to your mic? You need to determine whether the mic, under worst-case conditions, is going to overload the preamp input stage, and also whether the preamp is going… View this story
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