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Audio-Technica ATM510 Cardioid And Audio-Technica ATM610a Hypercardioid Microphones Debut

January 21, 2012
Audio-Technica introduced ATM510 Cardioid and ATM610a Hypercardioid microphones.
Audio-Technica wants you to rock the stage with a handheld mic such as the new ATM510 Cardioid or ATM610a Hypercardioid. Introduced at NAMM, these mics feature a fresh take on internal shockmounting that reduces overall handling and stage noise.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Audio-Technica Web site.

Earthworks Microphones WL40V Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule Intro'd

October 18, 2011
Earthworks Microphones introduced the WL40V Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule.
In just a couple days' time, Earthworks Microphones will debut the WL40V Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule at the AES Show in NYC. The WL40V is the wireless capsule version of the recently released SR40V High Definition Vocal Microphone. It also happens to be the company's first wireless product.  

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

Earthworks SR40V Ships: Definitely A High-Def Vocal Mic

August 18, 2011
Earthworks released the SR40V High Definition Vocal Microphone, a condenser mic with a hyper cardioid polar pattern.
Earthworks is now shipping the SR40V, the company's very first high-definition vocal microphone. The new condenser mic offers a flat, extended frequency response, fast impulse response, hyper cardioid polar pattern, True Live Sound (TLS) technology, and much more.  

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

Beyerdynamic Touring Gear Series Now Shipping: Over 25 Live Performance Mics Available

August 12, 2011
Beyerdynamic is shipping over 25 new mics in the Touring Gear Series of stage microphones designed for live performance.
A comprehensive range of stage microphones are officially a part of the Beyerdynamic family and now that they're available, they can be a part of yours too. The new Touring Gear Series features more than 25 microphones designed for live performance use.  

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

Voice Technologies VT403: Mini Waterproof Vocal Mic

April 22, 2011
Voice Technologies announced the VT403 miniature waterproof lavaliere microphone for vocalists and stage presenters.
Voice Technologies introduced the VT403, a teeny tiny, high-SPL lavaliere microphone for use with a wireless body pack transmitter. Singers, presenters, and any other vocalists will like that the mini lav offers waterproof construction, low noise, a bunch of included accessories, and more.  

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

Beyerdynamic Touring Gear Series: On The Road Again

April 22, 2011
Beyerdynamic announced the Touring Gear Series of stage microphones designed for live performance.
A comprehensive range of stage microphones are now part of the Beyerdynamic family. The new Touring Gear Series features more than 25 microphones designed for live performance use.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official American Music & Sound Web site.

AKG BBB DFive Beatbox Microphone: Battle Down

April 15, 2011
AKG announced the BBB DFive Beatbox microphone, a dynamic vocal mic for solo performing, lead vocals, and beatboxing.
Designed to meet the needs of beatboxers the world over, the new AKG BBB DFive microphone is the beatboxing-optimized version of the AKG D 5. The mic features an exclusive internal windscreen that prevents wind noise even in lip-contact use.  

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

TC-Helicon MP-75, TC-Helicon MP-70 Now Shipping: New Vocal Mics

March 31, 2011
TC-Helicon is shipping the MP-70 and MP-75 handheld performance vocal microphones with Mic Control technology.
Tweak your vocals on the spot with TC-Helicon's new MP-70 and MP-75 handheld dynamic mics. For direct control over effects during a performance, the MP-75 features Mic Control -- a button on the mic's barrel that switches effects from a range of TC-Helicon effects processors.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official TC-Helicon Web site.

TC-Helicon MP-70, TC-Helicon MP-75: Vocal Mics For The Modern Singer

January 07, 2011
TC-Helicon announced the MP-70 and MP-75 handheld performance vocal microphones with Mic Control technology.
Singers can take the stage with TC-Helicon's new MP-70 and MP-75 performance vocal microphones. For direct control over effects during a performance, the MP-75 features Mic Control -- a button on the mic's barrel that switches effects from a range of TC-Helicon effects processors.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official TC-Helicon Web site.

Blue EnCore 300 Handheld Condenser Microphone: A Gearwire Pro Review

December 16, 2010
BLUE enCore 300 Pro Review
BLUE is well known for great-sounding studio microphones, but their new enCore mics are meant for the stage. While the 100 and 200 versions are standard dynamic mics, the enCore 300 has a condenser capsule for rich, warm vocals in a live setting. Gearwire's own Owen O'Malley gave this microphone the once-over-twice, and dishes all the dirt in this hands-on review.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official BLUE Microphones website for more information.

Earthworks PianoMic Touring Edition Turns San Fran Into Splitsville (Video)

November 29, 2010
Earthworks PianoMic Touring Edition 129th AES 2010
It won't make lugging a piano around an easier, but the Earthworks PianoMic Touring Edition makes stage micing an acoustic piano exponentially easier for live sound engineers.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Earthworks website for more information

Audio-Technica BP893: A Slim Headworn Mic

November 18, 2010
Audio-Technica announced the new BP893 MicroEarset Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone.
This December, Audio-Technica will be releasing its new BP893 MicroEarset Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone. Long name, small size.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Audio-Technica Web site.

Shure Beta 98AMP Drum Mic, Shure A75M Mic Mount Cause A Bit Of Rubbernecking At AES 2010 (Video)

November 10, 2010
Shure Beta 98AMP Gooseneck Drum Mic 120th AES 2010
You know what sucks? Mic'ing drum kits. Making that tedious task a little less so are the Shure Beta 98AMP gooseneck condenser mic and the Shure A75M universal mic mount.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Shure website for more information

Shure Beta 98A Mini Condenser: Popular Tom Mic Updated For AES (Video)

November 09, 2010
Shure Beta 98A 129th AES 2010
Probably the smallest bit of gear we saw at the 129th AES show, the Shure Beta 98A is nonetheless big news for live drum techs. This update of the popular miniature condenser sports a re-tuned capsule for a more natural sound.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Shure website for more information

Telefunken Elektroakustik M80: A Wireless Head

November 03, 2010
Telefunken Elektroakustik M80 wireless microphone capsule head fits on any screw-on handheld transmitter.
One of the new Telefunken products being shown at this week's AES 2010 is the M80, a wireless microphone capsule head that screws on to handheld transmitters that receive a 31.3 mm / pitch 1.0 mm.  

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

Beyerdynamic RM 510: Wireless Ribbons

November 01, 2010
Beyerdynamic announced the RM 510 interchangeable ribbon capsule for Beyerdynamic OPUS 900 and OPUS 600 wireless systems.
Later on in the week, Beyerdynamic will be showing off its new RM 510 wireless ribbon mic at AES 2010. The interchangeable ribbon capsule for OPUS 900 and OPUS 600 wireless systems is ideal for live vocal performances on even the loudest of stages.  

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

Blue Microphones Encore 100i Ships: Live Instrument Mic Now Performing Live

September 27, 2010
Blue Microphones Encore 100i instrument microphone capture live acoustic instruments and reduces off-axis noise.
It's new and it's Blue -- the Encore 100i dynamic instrument microphone is now shipping with many of the rugged, stage-ready qualities of the company's 100 dynamic mic, plus a wider, flatter frequency response and tighter polar pattern.  

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

Samson Q8 And Ingram Hill's Justin Moore

August 27, 2010
Justin Moore of Ingram Hill used to be a Shure man when it came to live mics. Then one day, he isn't sure why, he tried a Samson Q8. He found the mic fit his vocal sound and style perfectly. He has used it ever since as his live mic.  

Offsite Link: For more on Ingram Hill. For more on Samson Q8 mic.

Blue Microphones EnCORE 300: Live Mic For Live Sound

July 29, 2010
Blue Microphones EnCORE 300 is a new live condenser microphone featuring an open design, custom-tuned condenser capsule, and mor
Made for live performances, the Blue enCORE 300 condenser microphone will help land you scores of encores. The mic was designed to deliver vocal clarity with consistent tone and low noise, regardless of the cable length on stage or how the mic is held.  

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

BLUE Microphones EnCore Series Live Mics: Product Packaging And Presentation Tips From Skipper Wise (Video)

June 11, 2010
BLUE Microphones enCore Series Live Mics Porduct Design
A sonic scepter as classy as the BLUE enCore 100 dynamic microphone deserves an equally classy chariot, and the box it travels in from the factory to the showroom is just about as sweet a ride as any workhorse dynamic can hope for. We speak with BLUE co-founder Skipper Wise about some of his design inspirations.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official BLUE Microphones website for more information

BLUE EnCore 200 Active Dynamic Live Microphone: A Gearwire Pro Review

June 03, 2010
BLUE enCore 200 Pro Review Eli Crews
Hearing the the BLUE enCore 200 Active Dynamic microphone was capable of "studio quality vocals in a live setting," bassist and recording engineer Eli Crews took a pair on tour with him, as well as to his New, Improved Recordings studio. Did this bold-looking hand-held live up to its company's bold claims?  

Offsite Link: Visit the official BLUE Microphones website for more information

Blue Encore 200 Active Dynamic Microphone: Interview With BLUE Mic Founders (Video)

May 28, 2010
BLUE enCORE 200 active dynamic mic skipper wise martins Saulespurens interview
Way back in August of '09, Owen got the chance to sit down with Skipper Wise And Martins Saulespurens of BLUE mic and pick pick their brains about the enCORE series. In the video they talk about the development of the active-dynamic circuit in the BLUE enCORE 200.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official BLUE Mics website for more information

BLUE EnCore 100 Reviewed By Producer / Engineer / Bassist Eli Crews

April 20, 2010
BLUE enCore 100 Pro Review Eli Crews
Time for another Gearwire Pro Review. This time 'round, Eli Crews -- bassist, engineer, and co-owner of New, Improved Recording in Oakland, CA -- puts the BLUE enCore 100 dynamic vocal mic through a stage and studio gauntlet.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official BLUE Microphones website for more information

Shure Beta 27: Sure Thing Stage Or Studio Mic

March 26, 2010
Shure Beta 27 is a new side-address, supercardioid studio or stage microphone with a large diaphragm, low self-noise, and more.
Shure is now shipping its new Beta 27, a side-address, supercardioid mic ideal for both stage and studio applications.  

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

Blue Microphones Encore 100i: New Instrument Mic Added To Encore Series

January 16, 2010
Blue Microphones Encore 100i instrument microphone capture live acoustic instruments and reduces off-axis noise.
The Blue Encore 100i builds upon the rugged, stage-ready qualities of the 100 dynamic mic and adds a wider, flatter frequency response and tighter polar pattern.  

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

Blue Microphones Encore 300 Tries To Exit Stage, But Crowd Keeps Shouting, "Encore!"

January 14, 2010
Blue Microphones Encore 300 live stage vocal microphone features a custom-tuned condenser capsule mounted on a rubber suspension
Blue's new Encore 300 live stage vocal microphone uses premium components and a breathable design to deliver a sound that's as good onstage as it is in the studio.  

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

Blue Encore 100 Dynamic Mic Shootout, 2010

January 05, 2010
Blue Encore 100 vs Shure SM58 vs Audix OM2
Many a mic has tried to topple the mighty SM58 from atop the $100 dynamic vocal mic pile, and the new Blue Encore 100 is next in the ring. Owen sings through both mics in this Gearwire Studio Shootout.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official BLUE Microphones website for more information

Blue Microphones Encore 100: Interview And Sound Check All In One!

October 20, 2009
Blue Microphones Encore 100 127th AES 2009
Trade shows can be exhausting, even relatively small ones like AES. Luckily GW has a friend in Blue Microphones, who let us crash at their happenin' SOHO flat (furnished by Esquire. . . dang!). The only condition for providing this upscale respite? Talk about the new Blue Encore 100 stage dynamic. This is what we like to call a "win-win."  

Offsite Link: Visit BLUE Microphones' official website for more information

Blue Microphones Encore Series Live Mics: Out Of The Studio And Onto The Stage

September 21, 2009
Blue Microhpones Encore Live Mics
Will Blue succeed where other have failed? Many mic makers have tried to overthrow Shure as kings of the live-mic arena, but until now, none of those companies have been Blue. The new Blue Encore series of stage mics are designed and priced to give the pride of Evanston, IL a run for their money.  

Offsite Link: Visit Blue Microphones' official website for more information

AKG Perception Live: New Microphone Series To Be Featured At PLASA

September 11, 2009
AKG Perception Live
AKG's reputation for being one of the microphone greats precedes its name, reinforcing their steady hold with the Perception series. Putting their bets on a new rugged design, the AKG Perception Live Series promises to approximate that same studio sound on the road.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit AKG's official website.
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