Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
THE INTERNATIONAL
AUDIO
MEDIA
BUYERS GUIDE
MICROPHONES
2012
PRODUCED BY
AUDIO MEDIA
In association with:
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E D I T I O N
KH 120
A member of the
Neumann KH Line
Subwoofer KH 810
recommended for KH 120
Test reports
www.neumann.com/StudioMonitors
contents
4
............................
10
12
AKG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Audix
16
Blue
18
DPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
MicW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Nevaton
22
Rode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Sennheiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...............
...........................................
............................................
........................................
26
28
Schoeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g.kirk@audiomedia.com
l.marshall@audiomedia.com
Editor
Paul Mac
p.mac@audiomedia.com
jp.shirreffs@audiomedia.com
Manufacturers Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mic
www.nbmedia.com
30
Microphone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
The contents of this publication are subject to worldwide copyright protection and reproduction in whole or in part, whether
mechanical or electronic, is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the Publishers. Great care is taken to ensure
accuracy in the preparation of this publication but neither NewBay Media nor the Editor can be held responsible for its contents or
any omissions. The views expressed are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Publishers or Editor. The Publishers
accept no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, or artwork.
2012 NewBay Media. All rights reserved.
rather than an
interference tube and
its CS-3e garners lots
of praise. You should
hear it.
At the expensive end
of the Schoeps range
the Super CMIT 2U
offers stereo, digital
output, and on board
DSP. At the other
end of the range the
CMIT 5 has a massive
reputation, and is
blue, which I think
is definitely a plus.
Directors love it.
Up in the higherpriced area you should look at the DPA
4017B, but for those of us feeling the crunch
its not all doom and gloom. Rode has been
making in-roads with its NTG3, which is also
an RF biased condenser that has received
praise from all over; and it also has the
less expensive NTG2. Check out Youtube for
millions of Rode vs 416 videos.
Ive used many an Audio Technica gun
mic and theyve always delivered. The
company recently updated its range as well.
And as you would expect, Shure, AKG, and
The Rode
NTG-.
The Schoeps
SuperCMIT.
digiTAL
swiTChOver
COmpLiAnT
DesigneD for
Channel 38 606-614Mhz
Pg series
(K6e) 606-618Mhz
PgX series
(K5e) 606-630Mhz
slX series
(K3e) 606-630Mhz
UlX series
(K2e) 606-642Mhz
(K1e) 596-632Mhz
PsM1000
(K10e) 596-670Mhz
psm 900
www.shure.co.uk
Shure are a
proud sponsor
member of
psm 1000
DPAs Reference
Series.
Live
Studio
The Shure C.
DPAs BP
Pro kit.
Reporter Mics
Ten
Microphone Truths
There is an infinite number of microphone tips just ask anybody and youll get a different answer.
Here are ten truths that were reasonably sure are good ideas. For more, see The Manual pdf on the
Audio Media website.
Mic Adventures
10
Piano Glue
TEN TRUTHS
+ + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + +
At Your Fingertips
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
microphones 2012
+ A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG + + + + A KG
HARMANs AKG,
founded in Vienna,
Austria 65 years
ago has established
a reputation for
superior audio
equipment,
holding more than
1,500 patents
for microphones,
headphones and
wireless technology.
AKG Acoustics US
8500 Balboa Blvd.
Northridge, CA91329, USA
t +1 (818) 920 3212
UK Distributor: Sound Technology Plc.
Letchworth Point, Letchwortch Garden City,
Hertfordshire SG6 1ND
e info@soundtech.co.uk
t +44 (0) 1462 480000
f +44 (0) 1462 480800
w www.soundtech.co.uk
India Distributor: Hi-Tech Audio Systems PVT. Ltd.
3406, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Karol Bagh,110005
New Delhi
AKGs Friends include: Missy Elliot, Jon Hiseman, Alejandro Sanz, Sepultura, Steve Stevens,
Billy Morrisson, Rusty Anderson, Anchored, Bush, Amaral, Mary Jess, Battles, Kane, Trey Songz,
Rick Latham, Steve Pageot, 2Cellos, and other international superstars.
13
++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDI
Audix
A History of Performance,
Innovation and Excellence
Audix commenced in 1984 with a mission that remains unchanged:
to design, engineer, and manufacture high performing, innovative
products that contribute to the advancement of the professional
audio industry. Year after year Audix microphones are recognised
for their innovative design, performance, quality, durability, and
value. Audix is determined to push the limits of technology.
From concept to completion, the on-site research and development
team combined with an in-house manufacturing facility enables
Audix to proudly provide products designed at the Wilsonville,
Oregon headquarters. Audix continues to evolve; striving to provide
products that exceed your expectations.
Audixs state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
focuses on R & D, automation, and CNC
machining equipment. This not only enables
Audix to control the quality of the products
from start to finish, it allows for continual
improvements and enhancements as new
materials and processes become available.
While the process of capturing acoustic sound
waves and converting them to electronic impulse
is a very complex process, Audix always strives
for the simple, most elegant solutions. This is
apparent from the design and performance of
products such as the OM Series, VX5, VX10,
D Series, i5, SCX25A, and The Micros.
14
OM SERIES
Pioneering VLM Capsule Technology
microphones 2012
IX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUDIX++++AUD
M1255B.
The Micros
Pushing the Limits of Size and Performance...
w www.audixusa.com
UK Distribution:
SCV Electronics Ltd.
40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Ind. Estate, Loughton,
Essex, IG10 3NY
t +44 (0) 208 418 1470
w www.scvlondon.co.uk
15
Blue Microphones was founded in 1995 with the belief that technical innovation and cuttingedge design can combine to create a family of audio tools that not only look inspiring, but
sound like nothing else on the planet. Building on years of repairing and improving classic
Golden Age microphones, and recognising advances in digital processing (extended frequency
response, dynamic range, and project recording capability), Blue fundamentally changed the way
microphones are imagined, creating a line of mics with custom-designed sonic signatures that make
each Blue microphone truly unique and perfectly situated to take advantage of todays increased
digital bandwidths. Or to put it simply: the perfect analogue devices for the digital age.
Starting with state-of-the-art technology that ensures the purest possible signal path, along with
Class A fully discrete circuitry (no ICs, pads, or filters), each microphone is designed to fill a specific
role in a recordists repertoire. Every studio series mic contains its own propriety capsule that is handtested and approved to capture specific sonic signatures in specific ways. The result is a portfolio of
professional microphones that create a full palette of sounds, enabling artists to realise the sonic
landscape of their vision.
Interchangeable
Capsule Series
When your
recording
environment
requires a bit
of versatility,
Blues Multipattern Series
L-R:
microphones
Cactus, Kiwi, Reactor.
deliver. Designed
around
our custom hand-tuned capsules, these
uniquely designed mics offer a diverse sonic
landscape, whether its a guitar in cardioid
mode, background vocals in figure-of-eight,
or an orchestra in omni. Plus, if your recording
application requires M/S, X/Y or a simple stereo
set-up, a pair of these multi-pattern mics opens
up your recording space to even more possibilities.
Bottle
Cactus
Multi-Pattern
Series
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
microphones 2012
Signature Series
Essential Series
Baby Bottle
Mouse
Woodpecker
Blueberry
enCORE 300
In 2005, Blue burst into the realm of consumer electronics with Snowball, the worlds
first professional USB mic. While Snowball was designed specifically for recording vocals,
instruments, and bands directly to computer via USB, it was quickly and readily adopted by
those seeking high quality audio for other applications like creating podcasts, recording voiceovers, narrating videos, capturing sound effects, and even chatting online.
Blues audio DNA continues today with exciting innovative products like Tiki with noisecanceling and voice isolating technology to improve the intelligibility of online communication
and Spark Digital, which offers a professional feature set along with the flexibility of both USB
and iPad connectivity.
17
+ + + + D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + + D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + + D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + + D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + +
DPA d:facto
vocal mic
bridges the
gap between
live stage
performances
and studio
recordings.
Reference Standard
Microphones
Modular Flexibility
d:facto
Vocal Mic
Breathtakingly
natural sound
Excellent
separation from
nearby sound
sources
Three-step pop
protection grid
Extreme sound
level handling
18
Superior gain-before-feedback
Flexible and easy mounting
Detachable cable
Versatile gooseneck extender
Wireless compatible
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
microphones 2012
+ D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + + D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + + D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + + D PA M I C R O P H O N E S + + + + D P
Miniature Microphones
5100 Mobile
Surround Mic
Self-contained
plug-and-play
solution
Compact,
lightweight and
portable
Rich, smooth, fully
enveloping sound
Discrete 5.1
analogue output,
no processing
needed
The DPA 5100 mobile surround microphone is ideal for HDTV
production, with no additional signal processing required.
US Sales Office
DPA Microphones, Inc.
1500 Kansas Avenue, Unit 3A
Longmont, CO 80501, USA
t +1 303 485 1025
f +1 303 485 6470
e info-usa@dpamicrophones.com
w www.dpamicrophones.com
19
microphones 2012
++++MICW++++MICW++++MICW++++MICW++++MICW++++MICW++++MICW++++MICW++++MICW++++
MicW i-Series
The Cool Stuff Award Winner
Example Applications
Models
Main Features
About MicW
MicW Audio is the recording microphone subsidiary of Beijingbased BSWA Technology Ltd, which has been manufacturing
precision test and measurement microphones for over 14 years.
MicW Audio offers six ranges of mics for recording, broadcasting,
live performance, and mobile applications. Besides the i-Series, the
professional Series includes L-Series lavalier microphones, M-Series
measurement microphones, N-Series nickel diaphragm high
performance microphones, and T-Series titanium diaphragm large
diameter microphones.
MicW
(A member of BSWA Technology Ltd.)
Unit 1003, North Ring Center No.18 Yumin Road,
Xicheng District, Beijing 100029, China
t +86 10 5128 5118
w www.mic-w.com
20
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
microphones 2012
a range of 50 to 140. The ultra-thin, goldcoated diaphragms are made of three micron
polyethylene-terephtalate film for fast transient
response and transparent sound up to 135dB.
They are rated at 12dBA self-noise.
The MC404 features a 28 mm dual backto-back diaphragm symmetrical transducer,
with a fixed width of 180. The MC404 delivers
an incredible stereo image and can be used as
an advanced multi-pattern microphone in
mono mode.
Small Diaphragm Microphones
Nevaton Ltd.
52 Sofijskaja St., 192241, St.Petersburg, Russia
P: +7 (812) 706 13 77
t +7 (812) 706 13 66
E nevatonmics@mail.ru
w www.nevatonmics.ru
U.S Distributor:
Red Square Audio
4229 Unit C Argosy Court
Madison, WI 53711
t +1 (608) 438 8541
e lonya@nevatonmics.us
w www.nevatonmics.us
21
22
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
microphones 2012
RDEs new design studio, RDEWORKS, opened earlier this year in the centre of Sydney.
After a chance meeting at a NAMM show way back in the 90s, London-based Source
Distribution has been the exclusive UK distributor of RDE products almost from day one, so
has witnessed the meteoric rise of the brand from its genesis through to its current position at
the very top of the microphone tree.
Sources Marketing Co-ordinator Alex Theakston explains: Every year RDE continues to be
our biggest selling brand, and has proved to be absolutely recession-proof, primarily because
it represents such extraordinary value for money and offers something compelling for every
sector of the market whether its music recording, broadcast, live sound, or the growing
consumer DSLR market. RDE just has that happy knack of identifying a product that
customers genuinely need and then building it at a price that the competition doesnt seem
to be able to get anywhere near.
Source sees the RDE Difference as embodying what makes
RDE special and feels it goes a long way to explaining not only
how the company hits the price points it does, but also how it
achieves such consistency in performance and such outstanding
reliability. Theakston comments The beauty of RDEs
commitment to large scale automation and quality control in their
manufacturing is that we know that a RDE microphone landing in
our warehouse this month will perform absolutely identically to the
same mic that arrived here last month or even last year.
That consistency gives us and the customer - total confidence in
RDE products.
RDE
www.rodemic.com
@rodemics
RDE Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
t +61 2 9648 5855
RDEWORKS Design Studio
Sydney, Australia
t +61 2 9212 4646
RDE Microphones LLC
Santa Barbara, USA
t +1 805 566 7777
23
++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEI
Sennheiser
The Audio Specialists
For more than sixty years, the name Sennheiser has been synonymous with state-of-the-art
microphones. Bands, artists, live sound engineers, recording engineers and amateurs,
broadcast professionals and film crews worldwide rely on Sennheiser microphones.
History
Lab W
24
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
microphones 2012
ISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENNHEISER++++SENN
25
++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++
Schoeps has
until the CMT 200
been innovating
the worlds first
in the field of
phantom powered
microphones for
microphone. Fast
over sixty years.
forward to 1973, and
It started out
the launch of the
in around 1948
Colette range
by serving the
of microphones
recording and PA
and pre-amps
markets. As well
a modular system
as a prototype
that continues to
tube microphone,
be updated and
tape recorders
augmented to
were amongst the
this day. Schoeps
The SuperCMIT is a big step forward for the
early products.
microphones
digital microphone two capsules combine with
By 1949 the first
are some of the
DSP to create a super-shotgun.
Schoeps condenser
most respected
microphone came
devices available to
into existence the CMV 50/2, with bayonet
the professional audio engineer.
coupled capsules. In 1951, possibly the most
Here are a few highlights...
iconic Schoeps, the CM 51/3 was released, its
SuperCMIT
smaller dimensions made possible by a new
The SuperCMIT redefined the directional
tube the Telefunken EF 94. Schoeps tube
microphone when it was launched in 2010,
mics continued to improve and get smaller,
and is enjoying enormous success in all its
applications. Unlike other digital microphones,
CM 51/3
the SuperCMIT actually uses two capsules and
The CM 51/3 has
DSP inside the unit. This enables a higher order
become one of the
of directivity across a wider frequency range
most iconic images for
than conventional shotguns without a change
Schoeps microphones,
in sound colour. The higher suppression of
and still plucks at the
unwanted noise is highly desired in film and
heart strings of many
documentary, sports and theatre.
veteran audio pros.
The SuperCMIT has been winning awards
and accolades since its launch, including the
The mic was introduced
7th Annual Cinema Audio Society Technical
in 1951, after
Achievement Award for Production.
innovations in tube
design allowed Schoeps
to reduce the size of the
body to an amazingly
slim 35mm in diameter
and 240mm in length.
26
CMIT 5 U
The Colette
series has been
the flagship
modular
microphone
range for
Schoeps for over
35 years, and
the company
continues to
innovate and
add to the range.
For example the
digital module,
the CMD 2, has
The Schoeps Colette MK 22.
made a big
impact in the
digital microphone market. And theres also the
MK 22 capsule with the new Open Cardioid
polar pattern. Now there are more than 20
capsule types and six amplifier types in the
Colette range.
CCM Series
microphones 2012
+SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCHOEPS++++SCH
Berlin Philharmonic
Stereo Recording
Multi-Channel Arrays
27
AZDEN CORPORATION
CLOUD MICROPHONES
HORCH AUDIO
MANLEY LABORATORIES
www.adkmicrophones.com
www.azdencorp.com
www.cloudmicrophones.com
www.horchaudio.de
www.manleylabs.com
+1.516.328.7500
AEA MICROPHONES
BEESNEEZ
COLES ELECTROACOUSTICS
ISK MICROPHONES
M-AUDIO
www.wesdooley.com
www.beesneezmicrophones.
www.coleselectroacoustics.com
www.iskmic.com
www.m-audio.com
com.au
JJLABS
MBHO
www.aevox.be
BEHRINGER
www.countryman.com
www.jjlabs.se
www.mbho.de
+32 473 34 38 80
www.behringer.com
AEVOX AUDIO
JOEMEEK
MERCENARY AUDIO
www.akg.com
www.dpamicrophones.com
www.joemeek.com
www.mercenary.com
+43 1 866540
www.797audio.com
AKG
JOSEPHSON ENGINEERING
MICROTECH GEFELL
www.ambientaudio.com
BERLINER AUDIO
www.earthworksaudio.com
www.josephson.com
www.microtechgefell.de
www.berlineraudio.com
ELATION
JTS
MICW
www.elation-mics.com
www.jts.com.tw
www.mic-w.com
+886 4 24938803
www.electrovoice.com
JZ MICROPHONES
MILAB MICROPHONES
www.jzmic.com
www.milabmic.com
+46 0 42 38 16 20
www.fostex.com
KARMA MICS
MIPRO
www.karmamics.com
www.mipro.com.tw
KATAMOUNT ENTERPRISES
www.goldenageproject.info
www.katamount.com
MOJAVE AUDIO
+1 (416) 259-3527
www.mojaveaudio.com
GROOVE TUBES
LAUTEN AUDIO
www.groovetubes.com
www.lautenaudio.com
MXL MICROPHONES
www.mxlmics.com
HEBDEN SOUND
LAWSON MICROPHONES
www.hebdensound.com
www.lawsonmicrophones.com
www.nady.com
HEIL SOUND
LEWILSON
www.heilsound.com
www.lewilsonmicrophones.com
AMBIENT RECORDING
BEYERDYNAMIC
www.beyerdynamic.com
+49 7131 6170
AMT
www.appliedmic.com
BLUE MICROPHONES
www.bluemic.com
+1 818 879 5200
www.bockaudiodesigns.com
+1 702 365-5155
AUDIO LTD
www.audioltd.com
BRAUNER MICROPHONES
www.brauner-microphones.com
+49 (0)2851 588 98 68
AUDIO TECHNICA
www.audio-technica.com
CAD MICROPHONES
www.cadmics.com
+1 440 349 4900
AUDIX
www.audixusa.com
CASCADE MICROPHONES
www.cascademicrophones.com
+1 360 867 1799
AVANTONE
ELECTROVOICE
FOSTEX INTERNATIONAL
www.avantonepro.com
CHAMELEON LABS
www.chameleonlabs.com
LEWITT GMBH
HOLOPHONE
www.lewitt-audio.com
www.holophone.com
AVLEX
www.neumann.com
www.avlex.com
CHARTEROAK ACOUSTICS
www.charteroakacoustics.com
LINE 6
www.line6.com
+49 30 41 77 240
NEVATON
www.nevatonmics.us
28
NEUMANN
microphones 2012
OKTAVA
RODE MICROPHONES
SCHOEPS
SOUNDKING
TRAM LAVALIERS
www.oktava-online.com
www.rodemic.com
www.schoeps.de
www.soundking.com
www.tram-usa.com
SD SYSTEMS
SOUNDMAN
www.trantec.co.uk
www.sdsystems.com
www.soundman.de
+49 0 30 28 59 81 16
SE ELECTRONICS
STERLING AUDIO
www.trinnov.com
www.seelectronics.com
www.sterlingaudio.net
TRANTEC
PEARL MICROPHONES
ROXDON
www.pearl.se
www.wilddistribution.com
+46 42 588 10
TRINNOV AUDIO
ROYER LABS
PEAVEY
www.royerlabs.com
www.peavey.com
STUDIO PROJECTS
VIOLET DESIGN
SABINE
SENNHEISER
www.studioprojectsusa.com
www.violet-design.com
www.sabine.com
www.sennheiser.co.uk
www.pelusomicrophonelab.com
VOICE TECHNOLOGIES
SAGE ELECTRONICS
SHURE
www.superlux.us
www.voicetechnologies.net
PRODIPE
www.sageelectronics.com
www.shure.com
www.prodipe.com/en/products/
SAMSON
SONTRONICS
www.samsontech.com
www.sontronics.com
SANKEN MICROPHONES
SONY
www.sanken-mic.com
www.sonybiz.net
SCHERTLER
SOUNDFIELD
www.schertler.com
www.soundfield.com
microphones
+33 (0)2 51 32 20 35
QUE AUDIO
www.queaudiousa.com
+61 (02) 9879 0800
+41 44 432 32 30
SYMPHOTEC
WUNDER AUDIO
www.wunderaudio.com
+1 512 338 6777
TELEFUNKEN
www.telefunken.com
XXL INSIDE
www.xxlinside.com
+39 02 9822 1244
T.H.E
RICSONIX
www.ricsonix.com
www.symphotec.de
www.theaudio.com
ZAXCOM
www.zaxcom.com
+1 973 835 5000
A you need to know for Mon tors M crophones Recorders Conso es and L ve Sound
A ava ab e to down oad as PDF s from our webs te
TH NT RNAT
ONAA
AUDIO
MED
TH NT RNAT
ONAA
AUDIO
MED
TH NT RNAT
ONAA
AUDIO
MED
TH NT RNAT
ONAA
AUDIO
MED
DAWS &
PLUG NS
2012
M CROPHONES
2012
RECORDERS
2012
BUY R GU D
BUY R GU D
BUY R S GU D
BUY R GU D
TH NT RNAT
ONAA
AUDIO
MED
TH NT RNAT
ONAA
AUDIO
MED
TH NT RNAT
ONAA
AUDIO
MED
AUD O
CONSOLES
L VE SOUND
APPL CAT ON
2011 2012
L VE SOUND
TECHNOLOGY
2012
BUY R GU D
BUY R GU D
2012
BUY R GU D
G
m
+ + + + TAS
Bond
CAM + +
+ + TAS
CAM + +
+ + TAS
romise
Why Comp
+ + TAS
CAM + +
ty?
On Quali
afford
ty at an+10+ + OLYMP US +
for quali
CAM + +
+ + + OLYMP US+
+++++
TAS CAM
+ + + + TAS
+ + + OLYMP US+
FOSTEX
ce
to announ
is proud
ts
, or
Audio Media of two new produc
om, church ity
n
a classro
the additio
the simplic
for
live within
and has
ally
te the line
home studio, the least technic
units comple
n for every
even
eld
These new
a solutio
It All Began
of use for
Where
providing
part of the
r
person.
TASCAM,
has been
a numbe
saw the
recording.
minded
for quite
TASCAM
of eld
Early 2008 the DR-1
ion of
ne stereo
business
instance
of
the revolut
r.
is a slim-li
recording
high
started
introduction held recorde
The DR07
Having
ago
g the same
le hand
of years.
30 years
more
ld, offerin
solid
ng
portab
even
used
an
recordi
handhe
at
this
TASCAM
is ideal
portable
the DR1
Once again and allowed
new unit
is
quality of
Portastudio,
ce
MP3, the WAV format
MP3
with the
price. This
ous presen at
state media,
record high to WMA and
24-bit 48k
affordable
continu
g tofor
ns
Ideal
the demands of
quality
wantin
has had
solutio
high
using the also on hand to satisfy
for
for anyone
using either
recording TASCAM
s, either
musicians,
ine
ing
ings,
erning audiophiles.
in bring
or lline
hones
to be made
The
even the most disc
mics,
and
quality record journalists,
t price.
r
xternall
recordings condenser microp
eournalists,
dont
a modes
mics, jexterna
If you dont
d
le DAT recorde
portable
onboard
a mixer.
the onboar
DAP1 portabrd for high quality
set a standa
CAM + +
+ + + OLYMP US+
+ + TAS
CAM + +
FOS TEX +
+ + + FOS
TEX + + +
+ FOS TEX
U
+ ++OLYMP
+ + + VIO
US+ +LET
+ + + OLYMP
+ + + OLYMP US+
+ + + + VIO
LET + +
+ + VIO
Making Comparisons
LET + +
+ + VIO
LET + +
+ + VIO
LET + +
+ + VIO
LET + +
+ + VIO
+ + VIO
LET + +
LET + +
+ + + + + + OLYMP
US+
s
icrophone
Violet Mr Your Sound
Ears Fo
to what
get
matters
+ + + SOUN DFIEL
+ FOS TEX
has
of the reputed
is naturally
the PM-2
the lineup
size. PM0.4
larger rooms,
superb
power
8 woofer
Created for
use but its
from 4 to
of bi-amped
(240 watts
nded for desktop
physical
the power
tion and, most
recomme
al
sophistica
nce in compact
the
to handle
actually) and
audio performa applications to profession
its
ly, the versatility applications.
g, audio
important
size expands
g recording
unit
studio monitorin
most demandin 200mm low frequency
console top
as portable
nt right
with a
n, as well
transpare
Equipped
installatio
natural and
g.
high
and remaining spectrum, even at
audio monitorin
for
audio
PM-2 is great
across the
levels, the
b MkII
PM0.5
sound pressure
PM0.5-Su
use with the
heavy music.
ideally for
PM0.5todays bass
Designed
200mm driver
110watt,
frequency
MkII, the
precise, low
the type
deep bass
PM-1 MkII
Sub produces
ed and offering
excellent
proportion
gain
ion and an
that singles
Perfectly
reproduct
(just a single
sparent sound
set-up
to
of clear-tran
PM-1 is capable
switch), the
output. Easy
speaker, the
high
phase reverse
extremely
out a great
control and
PM0.5s and
of producing
of a pair of
quality
y across the
combination
superb sonic
SPLs accuratel
. With 120
b provides
nded for
spectrum
PM0.5-Su
full audio
price. Recomme
power and
at an affordable
watts of bi-ampedthats full and
use with PM0.4.
a bass response
highbe and a crisp
dynamic,
with vitality,
is to
that sparkles
type of
vision end
delivers the
the
the PM-1
Our
vity sonic quality thats usually
ers.
PM-2 MkII
MkII
al audio
exception
s MkII offer
ing good
The PM-Serie
jaw-dropp
matched to
strives to
performance
price. Fostex
affordable
g systems
looks at an
monitorin
build studio
e your unique
design and
you to experienc
s. And through
that enable
its dimension
ent, endless
sound in all
and developm
d listening
tireless research
ents and real-worl achieved
measurem
have
engineers
Fostexs
second
tests,
beautiful
form of the
this in the
s.
n PM-Serie
supreme
generatio
on Fostexs
ng
Capitalisi
and speaker
e of acoustics
brighter,
knowledg
offering a
are
ng, and now
monitors
engineeri
these studio
tighter sound,
PM Series
Surround Rec
From A Singleording
Microphone
M
TEX + + +
+++
one job
altering
only have
in any way
After all, they
shing, not
cing, not dimini
Not enhan
material.
now completes
PM0.4
pact PM0.4
the source
ranging
The ultra-com
PM-series
PS
+++
+ + + OLYMP US+
+ + + + FOS
Neareld
y
Choosing
uld Be Eas
Monitors Sho to do. The job of monitoring.
a
the original sound
resulting in a supe
The integrity of th
maintained by co
the system cont
+++
PS I+
I+ +
+ + PS
I+ +
+ + PS
s:
I+
erie
+ + PS
ng S
I+ +
nitori
e Mo
Activ
sion
+
Preci ck Box! watch designovation, creati
s
is
inn
iss
Bla
Sw
The Than A be comparedautodioSw, combining
ion
dio can in precis
More
I Au
PS
+++
I+ +
+ + PS
I+ +
+ + PS
ers
pione
monitors
domain of
s.
costing
ngthousand
ng, mixipeople,
ordi
,
us MkII
ems
s (rec vario
PM0.5syst
h
esse
lied for smaller
ker
choice
us proc g) in whic e spea
The ideal
be app
eld
vario
efor
may requiring near
terin
nsstudios
ther
that
mas
and
g. perfectly
s, and , correctio ularities rdin
g, the
.
tion
rate
ue offers
lved
irreg monitorin
loca
al recoPM0.5
uniqMkIId
s
ly accu gn of
be invo to phase
actu
formedour
type
high
will
sate power
ure
ly
desi
bi-amped
on the feat
rent
ge is
sole
the
70watts ofpen
ent
range
diffe
due
d ima allows
great full
pres speakers es a Com
with
ns an
not Group
soun
gy
io
PM Series
eratand produces
ems maintai
are
the
nolo
Aud
gen
d syst that
tech
PSI
that
The
This
em
d soun
kers
syst
oun
CPR
surr Audio spea
of PSI
I+ +
+ + PS
I+ +
+ + PS
+ + + KLE IN
++
I+ +
PS I+
+++
+ HUM MEL
+++
PS I+
+++
PS I+
+++
+ KLE IN +
HUM MEL
PS I
+ + + + KLE
IN + HUM
MEL
+ + + + KLE
IN + HUM
MEL
+ + + + KLE
IN + HUM
MEL
NX-5A
29
++++K
Microphone Basics
The foundation of good microphone practice is technical knowledge.
Blao Guzina provides a run-down of the basics for anybody just getting to grips with the wibbly bits...
Dynamic Microphone
Ribbon Microphone
Phantom Power
30
MICROPHONE BASICS
Condenser Microphone
UK RRP
www.rycote.com
ACTION.