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 […]

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 announced that the second generation Mikey iPhone microphone is now available. The Mikey is a prosumer mic that turns your iPhone or iPod into a portable media recorder. Here are the details on the second-generation Mikey iPhone Microphone: CD-quality audio recording direct to iPod Includes free Blue FiRe recording app Unique compact […]

Here’s an example of an iPhone recording studio that packs a lot of power. This photo, via Ashley Elsdon at Palm Sounds, captures his vocal recording setup. Here are the main elements of this portable iPhone recording studio: Standard tripod to hold the iPhone at the right height and position; An iPhone tripod adapter Headphones with […]

Tascam has introduced a new portable digital audio recorder, the DR-03, that’s costs about $100 and is about the size of a candy bar. The battery- or USB-powered DR-03 records to microSD media and comes with its own 2 GB card. Features: Stereo condenser microphone design Up to 24-bit, 48 kHz WAV recording or MP3 […]

Apple of My Eye is a short film, directed by Michael Koerbel, that was shot entirely on an iPhone 4 and edited with the iMovie App in 48 hours. Included with the embed is some “making of” footage that includes an explanation of the model train cam and editing the film on the iPhone. While […]

The Sound Of Young America‘s Jesse Thorn explains how to create a podcast with public-radio quality, with relatively inexpensive gear, out of your bedroom: I use Shure SM7 microphones. These are famous for being the mics that Michael Jackson used to record his vocals for Thriller, but they’re really a great all-purpose microphone. They’re also […]

Roland has begun shipping the R-05 WAV/MP3 Recorder that PodcastingNews first wrote about in March. The handheld compact digital recorder makes uncompressed stereo recordings directly to SD cards with up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. The R-05 records directly with the built-in stereo microphone, or can accomodate an externally connected microphone. A windscreen and tripod mount are […]

Audio equipment company Zoom has unveiled its new H1 Handy Recorder.  At about 2 oz, the H1 is Zoom’s smallest recorder to date. The device features the same onboard microphones as Zoom’s H2, configured in an X/Y pattern, and makes 24-bit/96 kHz stereo recordings.  The H1 sports a newly designed user interface that places all […]