At the 2011 NAMM Show, German audio specialist Sennheiser presented their new MK 4 large-diaphragm true condenser microphone. This cardioid microphone is the company’s first large-diaphragm side-address microphone and, according to company spokesmen, “focuses on giving the best possible sound quality rather than technical extravagance.” The MK 4 was developed for professional users in project […]

From the 2011 NAMM Show: Blue Microphones has given a sneak peek at its new Reactor mic, which is coming to market this spring. A multi-pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone, the Reactor “pushes the envelope” of microphone design in its functional versatility, sound and aesthetics. Reactor combines Blue’s large-format capsule technology with an innovative approach […]

At the 2011 NAMM Show: Olympus has unveiled its compact new LS-7 “pocket” linear PCM audio recording device. At just 4.4 inches and weighing 3 ounces, the LS-7 fits is about the size of a candy bar, and fits into a pocket, but can record uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz linear PCM audio in WAV, MP3 and […]

From NAMM ’11: Microphone innovator Blue Microphones was promoting its recently-released Spark, a cardioid, solid-state condenser microphone, with high-quality, fully discrete components and an innovative Focus control offering two sonic signatures. Along with its attractive design and wide range of recording capabilities, Spark also comes with a custom shock mount and pop filter in a […]

2011 NAMM Show: Samson has introduced a stylish new microphone for podcasting and general audio recording with your computer, the Samson Meteor Mic. The Meteor Mic has one of the larger condenser diaphragms (25mm) of any USB mic available. It offers a cardioid pickup pattern, smooth frequency response and 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution. The Chrome-plated body […]

Blue Microphones has introduced the Yeti Pro, the first USB microphone combining 24 bit/192 kHz recording resolution with analog XLR output. Features: Yeti Pro is designed to provide the highest performance possible in a digital microphone, with recording resolution of 24bit/192kHz, Yeti Pro features an analog-digital converter chip that allows a range of recording resolutions, from […]