On the shelf: Microphone Gear
Slate Digital ML-2A: matched modeling mic pair for VMS
At NAMM 2026 Slate Digital presented the ML-2A, a pair, matched at the factory, of small-diaphragm cardioid modeling microphones with a stereo bar, 156 dB SPL handling and access to 27 mic models in VMS. […]
AKG C-Series: C104, C114 and C151 condensers from £120
AKG has launched three C-Series condenser microphones ahead of NAMM 2026: the large-diaphragm C104 and multi-pattern C114, based on the C414, and the small-diaphragm C151. Prices are £120, £210 and £120. […]
UT Vintage87: a cardioid-only 87-style condenser for $399
The UT Vintage87 from United Studio Technologies reduces the U87-inspired UT Twin87 to a single cardioid pattern while keeping its brass UT-K87 capsule and nickel-core transformer. It costs $399 or €529 and ships in Q1 2026. […]
DPA 4099 Core+: instrument mic gains 10 dB of dynamic range
DPA is bringing its Core+ upgrade to the 4099 instrument microphone, with about 10 dB more dynamic range, a higher clipping point and a new set of mounts. Pricing and availability had not been confirmed. […]
SmallRig S70: Two-Person 2.4 GHz Wireless Mic Kit at $89.99
SmallRig has announced the S70, a two-transmitter 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system for phones, tablets and cameras with 48kHz/24-bit recording and nine EQ presets tuned by Luca Bignardi. […]
Plaud NotePin S adds a record button; Mac meeting app arrives
Plaud has announced the $179 NotePin S before CES 2026, a wearable recorder with a physical button and Find My, plus a desktop app that turns online meetings into AI notes. […]
Shure MV88 USB-C stereo mic plugs straight into phones
Shure has brought back its MV88 stereo mic in a USB-C version for iOS and Android phones and tablets, four polar patterns and app-based processing. It costs $159, £145 or €169. […]
Plaud Note Pro: a card-sized AI recorder with four MEMS mics
A hands-on review of the $179 Plaud Note Pro details its 30 g card body, four-microphone array, 64GB storage, 30-hour recording time and status screen. […]
DJI Mic 3 Firmware Adds a Lossless Audio Indicator
DJI has published firmware v02.00.08.10 for the Mic 3 transmitters and receiver, adding a Lossless Audio status icon, more Mimo app controls, receiver auto power-off and an LED off option. […]
Nikon ME-D10 shotgun mic for the ZR is now in stores
Nikon's ME-D10, a 32-bit float shotgun microphone for the ZR's digital accessory shoe, has reached retailers at $336.95. It needs no battery or cable. […]