Microphone Review
Shure becomes exclusive Headline Partner of InfoComm 2026
AVIXA has named Shure the exclusive Headline Partner of InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, June 13-19. Shure will power two show-floor activation hubs and run sessions on two stages. […]
Shure MVX2U Gen 2 adds Auto-Level and a real-time denoiser
Shure has released the MVX2U Gen 2, a plug-on XLR-to-USB interface with up to 60 dB of gain, phantom power and new onboard processing controlled through the MOTIV apps. It costs $139. […]
Microtech Gefell reissues the UM 57 tube condenser
Microtech Gefell has reissued the UM 57 tube microphone with an M7 capsule, gold-plated PVC diaphragms and an EF 86 pentode. Patterns are switched at the power supply; pre-orders are open at about $7,699. […]
Elgato Wave Next: free Wave Link 3.0, Wave:3 MK.2 and XLR Pro
Elgato's Wave Next update makes Wave Link 3.0 free for any mic and adds Wave:3 MK.2, Wave XLR MK.2, XLR Dock MK.2, Wave XLR Pro and Stream Deck + XL. […]
Sennheiser Brings Back the MD 9235 Wireless Capsule
After discontinuing it in 2020, Sennheiser is making the MD 9235 cardioid dynamic head for its wireless handhelds again. It lists at EUR 599. […]
LEWITT MTP 5: Cardioid Dynamic Handheld for Live Vocals
LEWITT announced the MTP 5, an all-metal cardioid dynamic vocal mic with an anti-cupping ring, suspended capsule and washable windshield, plus a switched MTP 5S version. […]
Panasonic DMW-DMS1: cable-free shotgun with six pickup modes
Panasonic's LUMIX DMW-DMS1 shotgun draws power and passes digital audio through the hot shoe, offers six directional modes and 32-bit float on some bodies. It costs $399. […]
Rode Brings Direct Connect to Wireless GO Gen 3 and Wireless PRO
A free firmware update lets Rode Wireless GO (Gen 3) and Wireless PRO transmitters pair with an iPhone over Bluetooth through the Rode Capture app, with no receiver attached. […]
Brandi Carlile sings on prototype Spectera handheld at Super Bowl
Brandi Carlile sang “America the Beautiful” before the game on a prototype Spectera SKM handheld, while Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin used Digital 6000 transmitters at halftime. […]
HyperX FlipCast review: dynamic mic with USB-C and XLR outputs
The HyperX FlipCast is a $261 dynamic cardioid mic with simultaneous USB-C and XLR output and up to 32-bit/192 kHz; a review faults its basic software. […]