On Buying My First High-Quality Microphone Stand November 11^th 2016 - 08:00 AM

It may sound silly, but I have spent most of my life enduring cheaply-made, inadequate microphone stands. One day recently, I decided to change that. To my surprise, it opened a new world of options that I had missed before.

How to Record Interviews Anywhere August 23^rd 2016 - 10:00 AM

In this era of mobile podcasting, reporters often have to record interviews anywhere — in noisy coffee shops, on trains or on campaign buses. Getting clean audio for two or more people quickly on the go can be a challenge if the interviewer is not prepared for it.

Ribbon Microphones Find a New Life in Modern Recording July 28^th 2016 - 06:00 PM

Ribbon microphones are as old as recording itself. Now a new generation of ribbons has erased old problems and limitations and excels in modern digital recording.

What’s the Difference Between a True Condenser and an Electret Condenser Shotgun Microphone? July 4^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

Shotgun microphones have long been the staples of live recording. In the 1970s and 80s, virtually all professional shotguns used for location sound were “true” condensers costing over $1,000. Now, a new breed of electret condenser shotguns have appeared. Many wonder, what are the differences and how much does it matter?

RF Over Fiber Provides Many Benefits For Wireless Audio Applications December 29^th 2015 - 12:05 PM

Using fiber optic links to interconnect RF for wireless microphones offers many benefits. Clean signals, much longer interconnect distances and easy build-out are among the advantages an RF-over-Fiber solution can bring.

New 2.4 GHz Wireless Mic Systems Challenge UHF August 25^th 2015 - 08:07 AM

Amid plenty of rumblings about the upcoming U.S. spectrum auction, wireless microphone users are worried about the future of their UHF wireless systems. They are increasingly looking to 2.4 GHz technology as a solution.

The Wireless Mic Dilemma June 22^nd 2015 - 10:17 AM

Perhaps no equipment category will be more negatively affected by the upcoming FCC spectrum auction of U.S. airwaves than wireless microphones. For manufacturers of such wireless products, which have relied on a certain spectrum band to operate effectively for years, the impending channel changes have caused a slump in…

When It Comes To Parabolic Mics, Larger Is Not Always Better April 15^th 2015 - 08:00 AM

In 2011, the Fox network went on a search for a better parabolic microphone to use in its sports programming. When the company could not fine one, it asked an engineering contractor if he could design and build a better mic.

Super Bowl Audio—World Class February 2^nd 2015 - 04:00 PM

The Super Bowl is as much about sound as it is the specular images generated by millions of dollars in video gear.

Keeping Wireless Signals Free From Interference at the NBA Global Games December 3^rd 2014 - 12:15 PM

Professional Wireless Systems provided frequency coordination for all wireless communications. The PWS team coordinated approximately 110 frequencies for a single game, ensuring that there were no dropped signals or unwanted interference during the live telecast.