Sennheiser Increases Its 3D Audio Capabilities With Dear Reality Acquisition July 22^nd 2019 - 11:00 AM

Microphone manufacturer Sennheiser has expanded its immersive audio capabilities by taking a majority shareholding in German company Dear Reality, a specialist in 3D sound algorithms. The deal brings together the AMBEO Ambisonic microphone with the new acquisition’s suite of production tools for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), 360-video

What Does It Mean To Say A Ribbon Microphone Sounds “Dark?” July 19^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

In the lingo of microphones, we often use imprecise words to describe sound. The audio from ribbon microphones is frequently called “dark.” Condenser microphones may be called “bright.” But what do these subjective terms mean?

Sony Introduces New Shotgun Microphone Technology Along with a7R IV Camera July 19^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Along with the new a7R IV camera with a full-frame 61MP BSI-CMOS sensor and 15 stops of dynamic range, Sony introduced breakthrough digital microphone technology for small format cameras.

The Basics of Using a Microphone July 17^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

In this era of personal video and sound recording, it might sound ridiculous to say that many people don’t know how to properly use a microphone. But it’s true. Whether spoken word or a vocalist singing, learning some basic microphone techniques can significantly improve results.

Are USB Microphones High Enough Quality for Broadcast? July 16^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

Driven by more powerful personal computers, the first USB microphones were cheap consumer devices designed to simplify the home recording process for amateurs. As a result, those early models gave USB mic technology a bad name. That has changed. Today, many USB microphones offer far beyond broadcast quality audio.

The Art of Microphone Placement July 9^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

With all the high-tech wizardry available today to manipulate sounds in the studio, microphone placement reigns as the most important way to get quality audio recordings. With the right placement of mics, most other electronic sound tools are not needed. Yet, not enough engineers, producers and artists understand the value

Do Condenser Microphone Transformers Create Better Sound? July 5^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Reading spec sheets for microphones these days can make one’s eyes gloss over. So much is so similar. Yet, we know each mic sounds a bit different, which is where subtle creative differences come into play. One especially mystifying spec to many is whether or not a mic has a

Townsend Labs Introduces Sphere 1.3 with AAX DSP Support July 2^nd 2019 - 11:00 AM

Townsend Labs has announced that AAX DSP support is now built into version 1.3 of the Sphere plug-in — the software component in the Sphere L22 microphone modeling system.

Why Microphone Preamps are Important to Shaping Sound July 1^st 2019 - 09:00 AM

Most audio engineers know the purpose of a microphone preamplifier is to increase the gain of the mic. Beyond that basic task, mic preamps can color the sound and help skilled users create a signature sound. In this article, we’ll look deeper at microphone preamps and examine the many c

Azden Introduces SGM-250MX Compact Cine Microphone June 28^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

Azden has introduced the SGM-250MX, a new cine microphone for video and film production with a supercardioid pickup pattern for rejecting side noise.

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