On the shelf: Microphone Gear
Godox Alink Wireless Microphone System Starts at $39
Godox has introduced Alink, a 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system for cameras, phones and computers with 6 g transmitters, 48kHz/24-bit recording and kits priced at $39 and $69. […]
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. […]
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. […]
DPA DPK2015: a stereo piano kit built on two 2015 microphones
DPA has released the DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit, a bundle of two 2015 wide cardioid microphones with gooseneck mounts, a stereo boom, cables and windscreens. It costs $2,800 or £2,220 including VAT. […]
Notta Memo: AI recorder pairs MEMS mics with a call pickup
The $149 Notta Memo is a card-sized MagSafe recorder with four MEMS mics for meetings, a bone-conduction mic for calls, 32 GB of storage and app transcription in 58 languages. […]
United UT Tube67 tube condenser reaches retailers
United Studio Technologies' UT Tube67, a large-diaphragm tube condenser modelled on the Neumann U67, is now available. It has three patterns, an AIR MOD switch, an 80 Hz filter and a -10 dB pad. […]