OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT: Neumann is introducing the TLM 103 D, the next classic microphone to enter the digital realm, at the 125th AES Show in San Francisco. When used in conjunction with digital workstations, Neumann Solution-D microphone technology makes life easier for users. The integrated, extremely fast, peak limiter guarantees optimal recording levels at all times. Likewise, the Neumann A/D converter built into the microphone eliminates the necessity of tedious experimentation with external converters and preamps. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT: Sennheiser is showcasing the MKH 800 TWIN studio microphone at the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco opening up completely new dimensions for sound engineers in broadcasting, studio recording and film scoring. At its output, the dual capsule microphone provides both audio signals separately, allowing the mic’s pick-up pattern to be adjusted freely and remotely at the mixing desk, and then optimized later in the calm of the post-production studio. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT: Sennheiser introduces its latest professional clip-on microphone, the MKE 1, at the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco. With a capsule that’s not much bigger than the head of a match, the MKE 1 achieves a natural, full sound with a clear and present treble, as proven in comprehensive field tests. Particular care was taken to ensure the microphone capsule was fully protected from moisture, so the MKE 1 can hold its own in harsh live conditions longer than other clip-on microphones. more

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: MTV’s Video Music Awards adopted the theme of Hollywood movie magic for its special twenty-fifth anniversary show from the historic Paramount Studios. Things were not always as they first appeared as the show’s stars paid homage to Hollywood with performances on Paramount’s back lot and inside Stage 16. But it was no illusion that Sennheiser microphones were everywhere, from the red carpet arrival area to one performance after another, including spectacular set pieces by Sennheiser artists Rihanna, the Jonas Brothers and Paramore. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT: Sennheiser is introducing the evolution e 965 microphone at the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco. Not only is this new microphone the audio specialist’s flagship product within the successful evolution range, it is also its first large-diaphragm true condenser microphone. more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: TransAudio Group, the worldwide distributor for Bock Audio, is launching the new Bock Audio 5-ZERO-7 hand-built, large body tube microphone at the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco. Designed to be the ultimate in studio vocal microphones, the Bock 5-ZERO-7 is a new approach in high-end mic design that combines a unique and patent-pending elliptical capsule with a vintage-inspired, fully discrete, tube mic amplifier and custom power supply. more

AKG Acoustics is showcasing the recently released wireless WMS 4500 microphone system which offers improved audio capabilities versatile enough to handle multiple users and multi-channel applications simultaneously. Like its predecessor, the WMS 4000, the WMS 4500 offers a wide range of available components for operational adaptability and has been modified for greater durability and flexibility with accompanying wireless applications. more

In a microphone introduction that brings stadium quality performance to smaller venues at a lower price, AKG Acoustics displays the professional qualities of the D7 vocal microphone. Similarly to its predecessor, the D5, AKG’s D7 is a dynamic microphone that delivers incredibly clear sound for lead and backing vocals for live sound applications. The D7 additionally features an improved capsule design that contains a humbucking coil and a high-pass filter along with a sleek redesigned look. more

AKG’s legendary C 414 microphone needs no introduction. It’s a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records and has been onstage with artists across every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over.

The new C 214 offers a single-capsule, cardioid-only design that delivers class-leading performance with the same dual-capsule as the C 414, but using only one diaphragm instead of two. Thanks to its 20-dB attenuation pad and AKG’s ultra-low noise electronic design, the C 214 can be used in sound fields as high as 156 dB SPL. The C 214 features an integrated capsule suspension system that minimizes chassis-borne noise and resonances for even greater sonic accuracy. more

NEW SHURE UR1M MICRO-BODYPACK IS NOW SHIPPING

NILES, IL, September 22, 2008 — The new Shure UR1M Micro-Bodypack is now shipping. Offering superior wireless audio in an ultra-compact package that is about half the size of most standard bodypacks and weighing just three ounces with two AAA batteries, the UR1M is designed to be easily concealed and worn comfortably by actors, performers, musicians, and public speakers. more