On the shelf: Microphone Gear
BOYA Notra Neo: an entry-level AI note taker with auto mode switching
BOYA's second-generation AI note taker, Notra Neo, uses a 2 MEMS + 1 VCS mic array with AI noise cancellation and switches recording modes on its own. It sits below the original Notra. […]
Sound Devices Astral Wireless v8.40 Adds Mini Plus Support
Sound Devices has released Astral Wireless firmware v8.40 with Astral Mini Plus support, eight Quick Setup slots, faster ARX receiver boot times and battery levels shown as a percentage. […]
amaran Mic: a $99 wireless desktop mic with AI noise reduction
amaran's first audio product is a dynamic supercardioid desktop microphone that works over USB-C or a 2.4GHz receiver and offers an AI mode for keyboard clicks and traffic. […]
Lectrosonics S1 RF-bias shotgun mic opens for pre-order
The Lectrosonics S1 supercardioid shotgun uses an RF-biased condenser capsule, weighs 78 g and runs on 48V phantom. Pre-orders are open at $1,490, shipping December 2. […]
Audix DP7X drum mic package replaces the DP7 for $1,299
Audix has introduced the DP7X, a seven-microphone drum package built around the new D6X kick drum mic with three switchable voicings, plus snare, tom and overhead mics and mounting hardware. MSRP is $1,299. […]
Saramonic K9 XTX Plug-On UHF Transmitter Priced at $299
Saramonic has added the K9 XTX, an XLR plug-on transmitter for the K9 digital UHF wireless system, offering 550-960 MHz tuning, selectable phantom power, 32-bit float backup recording and timecode. […]
DJI Mic Mini 2S Brings Internal 32-Bit Float Recording
DJI has introduced the Mic Mini 2S, the first model in its Mini wireless line to record 32-bit float audio internally, with support for four transmitters on one receiver and a quadraphonic mode for Sony cameras. […]
DJI Mic Mini 2S adds 32-bit float recording and AI noise canceling
DJI's Mic Mini 2S brings 32-bit float internal recording, 28 hours of onboard storage and two-level AI noise canceling to its smallest wireless mic, from 99 euros. […]
Saramonic SG MS1 mid-side stereo shotgun for camera rigs
Saramonic's SG MS1 is an all-metal M-S stereo shotgun with raw M-S, mono and decoded L/R outputs, XLR, 3.5mm and USB-C connections and battery power. It costs $350. […]
Cloudvocal updates the FlashTrack FT-15 DSP USB microphone
Cloudvocal has refreshed the FlashTrack FT-15, a USB-C microphone with built-in interface and DSP, adding 46 dB of preamp gain, 130 dB SPL handling, IR mic emulation and Bluetooth input. It costs $299. […]