TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
RØDE MICROPHONES NT1
SE ELECTRONICS SE X1 USB
With a 24-bit, 192kHz performance in a USB mic, the sE Electronics X1 USB combines the sound, performance, and handcrafted quality of the sE X1 model with the convenience and portability of ultra-high-quality USB technology. The result? A professional studio condenser microphone that you can use almost anywhere and achieve professional results. Optional accessories for the X1 USB include the new Isolation Pack custom shock-mount and pop-shield set as well as the sE Refl exion Filter range.
The NT1 is a new vintage-voiced cardioid studio microphone made in Sydney by Australian microphone designer and manufacturer RØDE. Similar only in shape to the company’s NT1-A, it features lower-noise electronics and is the fi rst outing of its smooth, classic sounding new HF6 capsule. The NT1 is supplied with a dust cover, available either as a kit with a new SMR Rycote shockmount, or with RM2 clip.
www.rodemic.com
SENNHEISER MK 8
The MK 8 is a refi ned tool for the recording engineer seeking added control options. The true condenser, double-diaphragm MK 8 features fi ve selectable polar patterns (omni-directional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, fi gure-of-eight) to optimally adapt to the recording situation at hand, and is fi tted with a low cut/roll-off fi lter and pad switch. The MK 8 comes complete with a microphone clip and a protective pouch. Optional accessories include an elastic suspension, a foam windshield, a popshield and a hardcase. The microphone will be available from late summer.
www.sennheiser.com
www.seelectronics.com
SHURE KSM44A
The Shure KSM44A is a new version of the KSM44 microphone, and includes Prethos Advanced Preamplfi er Technology for a threshold minimum of self-noise (with just 4dB of self-noise). As a multi-pattern condenser microphone, it is designed for a wide variety of applications.
www.shure.co.uk
SONTRONICS ARIA
This cardioid condenser with a hand-picked European 12AX7 vacuum tube has been developed with the help of several Abbey Road engineers, and is already being compared to vintage valve mics costing many times more. ARIA is designed to give silky smooth results on sung and spoken vocals, as well as on piano and cello.
www.sontronics.com
36 May 2014
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