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Neumann KH 810 And Neumann KH 870 Active Studio Subwoofers

January 04, 2012
Neumann announced the KH 810 and KH 870 active studio subwoofers.
Check out Neumann's latest and greatest active studio subwoofers. Both the KH 810 and KH 870 feature the company's 7.1 High Definition Bass Manager technology, which helps deliver the most accurate sound reproduction possible.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Neumann Web site.

Neumann KMS 104 D, Neumann KMS 105 D, Neumann KMR 81 D, Neumann DMI-2: New Mics And Digital Converter

August 12, 2011
Neumann introduced the KMS 104 D and KMS 105 D vocal microphones, KMR 81 D shotgun mic, and portable DMI-2 digital converter.
Neumann introduced several new digital products for studio recording, live performances, broadcasting, and more. These newbies include the KMS 104 D and KMS 105 D vocal microphones, the KMR 81 D shotgun mic, and the portable DMI-2 digital converter.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Neumann Web site.

Neumann KH 120A Active Studio Monitors Debut

May 03, 2011
Neumann introduced the KH 120A active studio monitor designed for use as a near-field or rear loudspeaker.
Neumann introduced its new KH 120A -- an active studio monitor designed to deliver the most accurate sound reproduction possible for tracking, mixing and mastering in music, broadcast, project and post-production studios.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Neumann Web site.

Microtech Gefell M 1030 Studio Condenser Mic, Microtech Gefell Georg Neumann Museum Launched

March 01, 2011
Microtech Gefell announced the new M 1030 studio condenser microphone and launched the online Georg Neumann Museum.
At Microtech Gefell's new Web site, you can read up on the new M 1030 studio condenser microphone, as well as learn about the company's history via the just-launched Georg Neumann online museum.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Microtech Gefell Web site.

Neumann KH120 Reference Monitors: Does This Count As Reverse Engineering? (Video)

November 10, 2010
Neumann KH120 Studio Reference Speakers
After decades of capturing sound, Neumann is finally releasing some via the new Neumann KH120 Studio Reference Monitors. I'll assume we have Bill Clinton to thank.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Neumann website for more information

Neumann AM32B Vinyl Lathe Is Well-Cared For At Infrasonic Sound (Video)

February 24, 2010
Neumann AM32B Vinyl Lathe Pete Lyman Infrasonic Sound
Pete Lyman is very proud of the Neumann AM32B in the mastering studio at Infrasonic Sound. We head to the LA Studio to check out the vintage vinyl lathe, and speak with Infrasonic co-owner and mastering engineer, Pete Lyman.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Infrasonic Sound website for more information

Neumann TLM 102 Is Just So Darn Cute

October 26, 2009
Neumann TLM 102 127th AES 2009
Dig the adorable Neumann TLM 102, Neumann's newest transformer-less microphone. This little guy was introduced at AES, where we sized it up against the TLM103. . . literally!  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website for more information

Neumann TLM 102: A Small But Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

October 12, 2009
Neumann TLM 102 large-diaphragm condenser microphone features transformerless circuitry, a cardioid polar pattern, and more.
In an effort to prove that size doesn't matter, Neumann has released the reduced-size TLM 102 microphone, which according to the company, is partial to recording big sounds.  

Offsite Link: To learn more, visit the official Neumann Web site.

Neumann KMS 105 Live Condenser Microphone Used Live And In The Studio By Chris Ayer

May 29, 2009
Neumann KMS105 Chris Ayer
The Neumann KMS 105 Microphone is the one mic Chris Ayer says sounds good enough to use both on the road and in the studio. He's very happy with how it sounds, and with the fact that he hasn't managed to break it yet.  

Offsite Link: For more on Chris Ayer.

Neumann U67 Quite Valued At Chicago Recording Company

November 13, 2008
Neumann U67
Chris Shepard at Chicago Recording Company shows us his treasured mic collection, which he lauds as the true beginning of all good sound. The Neumann U67 comes in handy for drums, horns, and many other things that Mr. Shepard will describe to you.  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website or Chicago Recording Company's official website for more information.

Neumann M249 Tube Mic At Chicago Recording Company

November 12, 2008
Neumann M249
We head on over to Chicago Recording Company to see more of their treasured mic collection. In this video, we check out the Neumann M249, a tube mic that CRC has in matched pair form to capture room sound.  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website or Chicago Recording Company's official website for more information

Neumann M 49 At Chicago Recording Company: Caring For Vintage Mics

November 12, 2008
Neumann M 49 At Chicago Recording Company
Chris Shepard, as studio manager of Chicago Recording Company, spends a great deal of time caring for CRC's collection of vintage mics, including this Neumann M 49. If you love babysitting AND have an obsessive-compulsive bent for organization, perhaps you too can make it as a studio manager (Chris, we mean this in the best possible way).  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website or Chicago Recording Company's official site for more information

Jason Darr Of Neurosonic Talks Of Things Other Than Software

July 28, 2008
Neurosonic Interview On Mics
Neurosonic's Jason Darr, talks about his hardware, his mics and one wish item. Leave suggestions for great guitar plug ins.  

Offsite Link: For more on Neurosonic.

Neumann TLM-67 Shock Mounted At Summer NAMM 2008

July 18, 2008
Neumann TLM-67
Transformerless, multi-patterned and ancestrally rich are all terms that describe the Neumann TLM-67. We check it out at the Neumann booth at Summer NAMM 2008.  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website for more information

Neumann TLM103D At Summer NAMM: Kid, You'll Go Places

July 17, 2008
Neumann TLM103D Summer NAMM 2008
The whipper-snapper of the Solution-D digital microphone line from Neumann is the TLM103D, and it was spotted scampering around the exhibitor's floor at Summer NAMM 2008.  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website for more information

Brent Newitt Of Aquasky Talks About Recording, Live And More

June 13, 2008
Aquasky
Electronic dance producers Aquasky have been making music since the early 90s. One third of the group, Brent Newitt, chatted a bit about making music with Gearwire.  

Offsite Link: For on Aquasky.

Neumann U-67, Shinybox 46 And More Mics With Trumpet Player Jaimie Branch

June 05, 2008
Mics On Trumpet
It would be nice if all lead vocalists knew as much about microphones as trumpet player Jaimie Branch. She talks about microphones that she likes using in studio and mics that suit her trumpet well on stage in this segment.  

Offsite Link: Visit Marc Riordan Trio on MySpace for many projects that Jaimie is involved with or visit Neumann's official website and Shinybox's official website for more info

Jaimie Branch On Mastering To Tape And Vinyl

June 04, 2008
Jaimie Branch Analog Mastering
Jaimie Branch is cutting -- literally -- two new records with the experimental Chicago outfit Musket, and she spoke with GW about the joy of pressing a master without any ones and / or zeros.  

Offsite Link: Visit Marc Riordan Trio on MySpace for many projects that Jaimie is involved with. Visit Pionic Records' official website for more information

Neumann TLM 67 Celebrates 80 Years Of Georg Neumann's Hunky Visage

May 28, 2008
Neumann TLM 67
To celebrate the company's 80th anniversary, Neumann has introduced the new TLM 67, a design that marries the legendary U 67 capsule design with the solid state, transformerless design of the TLM series. It also features Georg Neumann's reassuringly smiling mug.  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website for more information.

Neumann TLM 103 D: German Manufacturer Introduces The Latest Addition To Their Digital Line

March 27, 2008
Neumann TLM 103 "D"
Many microphone companies have developed microphones touted as being specifically designed for digital recording, but when a name as distinguished -- dare I say legendary? -- as Neumann says they've made a "digital" mic, even analog purists might take a second look.  

Offsite Link: Visit Neunamm's official website for more info.

Flavio Maspoli Of Swiss Recording Project Merge Of Equals Talks On Recording And Inspiration

March 26, 2008
Merge of Equals
Engineer, producer and recording artist Flavio Maspoli of Zurich-based Merge of Equals discusses his studio and his ideas on recording.  

Offsite Link: For more on Merge of Equals.

Brooklyn's Bell Hollow Talk About Studio Versus Live Set Up

March 17, 2008
Bell Hollow (photo by Naomi Ramirez)
Bell Hollow talk about preproduction and the differences and similarities between their live and studio set ups. They also get a little into their "dream instruments."  

Offsite Link: For more on Bell Hollow.

Neumann U87: In The Vocal Booth At Skybox Studios

March 04, 2008
Neumann U87 Skybox
We're back at Skybox Studios where Bob DiFazio talks with studio owner Ariel Rodriguez about the building of the booth. Bob also highlights the Neumann U87, a microphone you'll probably get to use if you drop the dough to record at any professional studio.  

Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's official website for more information

SSL E Series Console: Mutato Muzika's Studio A

February 06, 2008
Mutato Muzika Studio A
We take a look around Mutato Muzika's Studio A, guided by composer Albert Fox. Albert shows us where the magic happens and talks about equipment from a console that Babyface owned to a Neumann mic that Bob Dylan sang through, to a chair that Mark Mothersbaugh sits in.  

Offsite Link: Visit Mutato Muzika's official website or Solid State Logic's official website for more information.

John Cusimano Of The Cringe Talks Analog Recording From Vocal Mics To Mixing Boards

January 08, 2008
The Cringe
John Cusimano, singer for NYC-based The Cringe, talks about analog recording and the mics he uses for vocals.  

Offsite Link: For more on The Cringe.

Victoria Lloyd, Singer For Sacramento-Based Claire Voyant Talks About Live And Studio Mics

December 31, 2007
Claire Voyant Live
Claire Voyant released their first, self-titled, CD in 1995. They are currently finishing their latest, Lustre. Singer Victoria Lloyd talks about the mics and effects she uses on the record and in the band's live shows.  

Offsite Link: For more on Claire Voyant.

Vintech Preamps And The Neumann KM184: Efficient Studio Gear That Works Reliably And Quickly At DNA Studios

December 03, 2007
Vintech Preamps and Neumann Mics
Brian Daly of DNA Studios shows us some Vintech Preamps that he's quite partial to pairing with his Neumann KM184 mics. He knows the combination of the two will work out very well on drum recordings.  

Offsite Link: Visit Vintech Audio's official website for more information.

Boston Dark Ethereal Band, Dreamchild Talk About Their Studio Set Up

November 28, 2007
Dreamchild

Cheryl Wanner and Frank Gerace, of Boston's

Dreamchild have spoken to Gearwire about harps, basses, guitars and processors--all the elements used in making their music. The band produce a dark ethereal sound that borders...  


Offsite Link: For more on Dreamchild.

Recording Acoustic Guitar With The Neumann U87Ai

November 06, 2007
Neumann U87 on Acoustic

The Neumann U87Ai is the current version of one of the most recorded vocal mics of all time. No doubt it costs a pretty penny but it just doesn't work well on vocals. The U87Ai is a fine instrument mic as well as will...  


Offsite Link: Visit the official Neumann website

Neumann U 87 And Neumann's Dan Radin

September 17, 2007
Dan Radin Celebrates The Neumann U 87 Anniversary

With the 40th anniversary of the Neumann U 87, Neumann's Dan Radin took some time to answer some questions about the Neumann U 87 microphone and its history.

In the last 40 years, unimaginable leaps have been...  


Offsite Link: Visit Neumann's Official Website Here.
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