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mi•cro•phones

[maky-kruh-fohn] n.

An instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound.

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EMEA KALLE HVIDT NIELSEN DPA MICROPHONES

“If you want to create a fantastic audio experience, you need to start with the best sound feeding through the audio chain – and that takes a great microphone. It doesn’t matter if you are in a theatre or in the recording studio, if the sound you capture is poor, you can’t save it. The entire pro-audio sound chain has improved in recent years, from the microphones to the loudspeakers, increased digitalisation and better wireless transmitters can now expose the quality of some microphones. DPA Microphones has advanced its technology, so that its microphones match recent years’ expectations of audio.”

APAC VINCE TAN SENNHEISER

“The use of ambisonics and 3D audio in microphone technology has been underrated, this is, until, recently. This spatial audio technique that captures surround sounds from a single point in space is used in many VR applications today: cinematic and interactive content, livestreaming and more. A good microphone should bring image and sound together in the right way to elevate a user’s visual experience. Sennheiser’s AMBEO programme for 3D audio is designed to do just that.”

THE AMERICAS GUY LOW ELECTRO-VOICE

“Next year, Electro-Voice is celebrating its 50th anniversary of one of its most renowned and recognisable products, the RE20 dynamic microphone. After being introduced, its popularity soon extended beyond broadcast and into music production, as an instrument and vocal microphone. As heard on countless classic and current recordings, from Paul McCartney to Stevie Wonder to Bob Dylan to Radiohead. It was a real game-changer when it was released all those decades ago, and it’s still going strong today for a reason – it works.”

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Apart Audio DIMIC12

DIMIC12 is a selective progammable digital paging station with the possibility to communicate with different zones in an office, the DIMIC12 can be used for 12 different zones. When the DIMIC12 is used with AUDIOCONTROL12.8 users can allocate buttons to perform actions like opening a door, controlling a sound source, ring a bell or even start a series of commands. This paging station is designed for use with AUDIOCONTROL12.8 and is easy to configure via the host’s graphical user interface. DIMIC12 combines an inconspicious and elegant design with a remarkable sound quality. It has speech-optimised sound processing and a unidirectional condenser microphone. The unit has universal configuration of push buttons, 12 free configurable selection buttons, status LEDs, a push-to-talk button and multicolour paging status LED. www.apart-audio.com

Audio-Technica ATND971a

Audio-Technica recently launched upgraded versions of each of its network microphones including its ATND971a boundary microphone. All the new ‘a’-designated products offer AES67-compatibility and are designed for audio-over-IP interoperability connecting directly to any AES67-compliant network, including those that utilise Livewire, RAVENNA and Q-LAN AoIP technologies. Otherwise, the ATND971a function as before, providing the same talk/mute, gain, low-cut filter and LED controls as their predecessors, and retaining its ability to transmit control data over Dante networks. In addition, the latest firmware increases the Dante Domain Manager features, adding role-based security, cross-subnet routing, SNMP alerts and more. With increased connectivity for audio streams and expanded Dante features, these new network microphones and devices give users plug-and-play access to nearly any AoIP system. www.audio-technica.com

Audix AP62

The AP62 system from Audix includes an R62 two-channel true diversity receiver and can be ordered in over 60 handheld, headworn, and lavalier microphone configurations. The dual-channel system is housed within a durable metal single rack mount receiver that packs 64MHz of frequency bandwidth, 2,560 tunable frequencies, and 207 pre-coordinated frequencies. Quick, easy, and reliable setup is almost guaranteed, thanks to one-touch sync, which links the transmitter to the receiver via an infrared beam and one-touch auto-scan that searches for clear channels. The true diversity antenna system has 450ft of operating range and up to 24-channels of simultaneous use. A built-in antenna combiner gives the AP62 the ability to operate up to eight-channels of wireless on one single rack mountable antenna distribution system (Audix ADS48). The Audix AP62 is equipped with AF and RF gain control, soft keys to control output levels, squelch, pilot, and lockout, and a high contrast LCD display. www.audixusa.com

beyerdynamic FOX

The new USB studio microphone, FOX, captures music anywhere, anytime and no melody will be lost. FOX is a novel tool that brings passionate artists to the forefront, additionally produces sensational studio sound, remarkable acoustics for vocal or instrumental recordings. The main quality of this product is that it strives to maintain the users artistic freedom with the easy plug-and-play USB connection. FOX is best suited for home studio and mobile recordings, singer-songwriters, vocalists, musicians, podcasters, gamers and youtubers. www.beyerdynamic.com

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Countryman Associates H7

Featuring wide dynamic range and a precision cardioid pattern that effectively shuts out surrounding noise, the H7 is a comfortable yet rugged microphone that makes an exceptional choice for location sound, theatrical, and presentation applications among its many possible uses. Sound quality is the first and foremost consideration with any highperformance microphone and, in this regard, the new H7 excels. The H7 boasts extended dynamic range and a carefully crafted, precision cardioid pattern that remains consistent across the audio frequency range, ensuring uncolored on- and off-axis response and broad reduction of feedback and surrounding noise. Because of the petite, lightweight nature of a headset microphone, Countryman engineers paid special attention to making the H7 headset microphone robust and rugged to withstand the challenges of location sound use and theatrical environments. From the cable to the connector to the capsule, the H7 is Countryman’s strongest, most water-resistant, and most resilient directional microphone yet. Equally important, the H7 is light and comfortable. At less than 7g, the headframe easily adjusts to fit different head sizes. www.countryman.com

DPA d:vote CORE 4099

DPA has introduced a new streamlined design that features a more distinguished foam cover, which helps decrease vulnerability to wind or movement during a performance. To make it easier for users to tell the difference between the two versions available, the new d:vote CORE mics are colour-coded at the bottom of the mic: a red mark represents loud SPL and a yellow mark represents extreme SPL. Already one of the most sought after instrument microphones on the market today, the d:vote 4099 is designed for use with every woodwind and acoustical instrument, the most popular being guitar, violin, cello and trumpet/saxophone. The versatile, interchangeable clip programme, which includes units for drums, microphone stands, piano and more, means that one microphone can fit many instruments just by changing the clip. Known for its discreet size and flexibility, the d:vote 4099 mic is a great fit for a variety of applications ranging from the live stage and theatre to live performances during primetime broadcasts. www.dpamicrophones.com

Electro-Voice RE20

The RE20 dynamic cardioid microphone is truly an industry standard, a firm favourite among broadcasters and sound engineers worldwide. Its popularity also extends into music production as a premium grade instrument microphone. Its variable-D design and heavy-duty internal pop filter excel for close-in voice work, while an internal element shock-mount reduces vibration-induced noise. Features for this product include, voice tailored frequency response to product a studio condenser-like performance, a large diaphragm, humbucking coil and a bass roll-off switch. www.electrovoice.com

Harman Professional Solutions AKG C636

The new Harman Professional Solutions AKG C636 microphone is an innovative updated model of the legendary C535 model that has been built for today’s high demands on stage. This model offers pure studio sound that AKG are renowned for, in a worry-free durable casing. This product has been designed to focus purely on the vocal performance. The AKG C636’s proprietary double shock suspension system offers unparalleled rejection of handling noise even during the most energetic on-stage performances, and doubles-down on keeping the performance flawless by incorporating a state-of-the-art, multi-layer pop noise rejection system to eliminate plosives and a consistent, cardioid polar pattern that eliminates feedback. Additionally, its capsule sits on a highly absorbent rubber bearing, eliminating any structure-based noise, while an adjustable balancing network cancels vibrations over a wide frequency range. It is also important to note there is a C636 WL1 microphone head designed to work with the HT4500 and DHT800 handheld transmitters, letting the on stage studio sound go cable free, add this to the hand- selected components that are manually tuned, the results are a pure transparent tone. www.pro.harman.com

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Milab DC-196 Platinum Edition

The Milab DC-196 Platinum Edition is a limited-edition microphone that celebrates the manufacturer’s 75th anniversary. It is a highly compact multi-pattern, large diaphragm microphone built around Milab’s unique rectangular condenser capsule. Unlike the regular DC-196, the Platinum Edition comes in a ‘neptune blue’ finish and is delivered in a custom designed wooden box. Production is limited to a mere 75 units, each accompanied by its unique frequency chart and a letter of authenticity. The unusual rectangular capsule was originally designed in the 1950’s to eliminate the resonance peak in the mid-range that is inherent in circular large microphone capsules, but the rectangular shape also has several other unique properties. The off-axis response in the horizontal plane is extremely smooth, which makes the Milab DC series microphones excellent choices for stereo setups like XY and Blumlein, which are normally better suited for small diaphragm microphones. The dimensions of the capsule has allowed Milab to build unusually small large diaphragm condensers, often only slightly larger than pencil microphones. www.milabmic.com

SE Electronics sE2200

The sE2200 is the latest version of the awardwinning cardioid condenser microphone that put sE Electronics on the map many years ago. Given the revered status of its predecessors, sE Electronics has remained true to the original capsule design, custom-built transformer and Class-A circuit topologies, so it’s still the same microphone but now the components have a shorter, optimised signal path providing even better noise performance and clarity. Although the sE2200 is a cardioid-only microphone, two gold-sputtered diaphragms are used to ensure best possible acoustic performance. Built like the world’s finest musical instruments, every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned. Its carefully selected, discrete components ensure brilliant sound quality on any source. The sE2200’s design still avoids using any ICs (integrated circuits) and is built to excel - not to a standard. Low noise, consistent performance and high sensitivity is provided by state-of-the-art surface-mounted electronic components with extremely tight tolerances. Reviving the spirit of classic studio microphones, the sE2200’s transformer provides superb depth and weight to the overall sonic image, and the massively shielded metal housing ensures noise-free operation. Two switchable low-cut filters eliminate rumble or footfall noise, and can also compensate for an excess of bass frequencies caused by proximity effect. This enables the sE2200 to close-mic even the loudest instruments, including electric guitar speaker cabinets, brass instruments and drums. Reliable operation even in demanding applications in difficult environments is ensured by the roadworthy all-metal design, robust construction, and highquality manufacturing standards. www.seelectronics.com

Sennheiser G4

The fourth generation of evolution wireless makes professional wireless microphone technology even more simple, flexible and reliable. Made for all conceivable usage scenarios, G4 systems covers everything from live performance to camera work to business and education settings. Connecting with the audience is a breeze with the 100 Series, which offers musicians quick synchroniation of up to 12-channels, and a wide choice of mic capsules. The 500 Series takes live audio even further, offering up to 32-channels, higher radio frequency output power, and the Wireless Systems Manager software for easy control and monitoring of multichannel set-ups. Videographers and content creators will be familiar with the evolution wireless 100-p Series, one of the best-selling on-camera systems in the market. G4 includes the 500-p Series, which comprises the classic MKE 2 lavalier mic, and the SKP 500 plug-on transmitter with phantom powering. For users in corporate, hospitality and education settings, the 300 series offers remote control and monitoring via the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software and is ready for integration into the LSP 500 PRO wireless loudspeaker system. en-uk.sennheiser.com

Shure CENTRAVERSE

This overhead condenser microphone is available in black or white colour options. An integrated memory wire allows users to ‘aim’ the microphone and therefore provide optimal placement with minimal effort for hanging applications such as meeting tables, choirs and other ensembles. CENTRAVERSE guards against unwanted radio frequency interference from portable wireless devices, for example, smartphones, and has high resistance to intense nearby radio signals. Additionally, it has cardioid polar pattern with tailored response for speech. www.shure.co.uk

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ca•bles

[key-buhls] n.

An insulated wire or wires in protective casing either with mini-phone plugs at both ends for transferring analogue sound from a computer or music player to a set of loudspeakers or to connect lighting / visual controllers to lighting / visual fixtures.

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CABLES

EMEA NICK CHMARA VDC

“Van Damme Cables (VDC) has been at the forefront of cable design and technology for 30 years. VDC analogue and AES/EBU single pair audio cables offer a wide range of tour grade and starquad designs. The cables are available in LSZH reduced OD, and offer solutions across every analogue/digital audio and data application.”

APAC NORMAN LIM KLOTZ

“Klotz products are used by equipment rental companies, recording studios, TV broadcasters, theatres, stadiums, arenas and even cruise ships. Klotz are constantly extending its expertise to span peripherals, designing connection technology systems tailored to our cables. Our latest modular interface systems (MIS), have been made easy for users to assemble and customise according to their requirements.”

THE AMERICAS FRED MORGENSTERN NEUTRIK

“Neutrik continues to work with its customers to develop new global standards. Neutrik are proud that the connectors and cabling systems that it has invented are the standard in professional audio, visual and lighting environments. Neutrik provides complete cabling solutions for cases where cables are difficult to field terminate. Examples include its popular HDMI and USB 2.0 cables and its customised opticalCON fibre optic cables.”

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Amphenol Stingray

Stingray is a low profile, compact, and sealed connector that sits flat against the body to prevent snagging and damage. It’s self-aligning due to its strong magnetic connection and allows customisation and flexibility of cable routing. Stingray is an excellent solution for audio, power or data signals - and is ideal for first responders, security, and military personnel. Stingray features a magnetic, non-keyed mating system which allows the connector to be easily mated without the need for pre-alignment and eliminates the need to operate any coupling mechanisms. Stingray has been optimised for USB 2.0 and Ethernet protocols, and is an excellent solution for audio, power or data signals. www.amphenolaudio.com

Klotz TITANIUM

TITANIUM microphone cable is a reference-standard product that transmits every nuance of the human voice with outstanding directness and fidelity. The ultra-rugged outer jacket is 8mm in diameter, enclosing the star quad core with extra-large cross-sections, this cable offers superb capacitance of only 55 pF/m. As a result, the TITANIUM features ultra-dynamic sound, quick response, top attention to detail and authentic transient response, not forgetting excellent balanced characteristics and superb attenuation. The TITANIUM is the successful blend of two, apparently, contradictory worlds in a single cable with state-of-the-art sound, plus, negligible microphones. www.klotz-ais.com

Link CAT7

The new eurocable CAT7 polyurethane ethernet cable is a shielded and foiled twisted pair (SFTP) cable protected by a sheath, which grants extreme resistance to external stress. Specifically created for mobile outdoor transmission, this professional Ethernet cable is flexible, strong and waterproof. All these characteristics make it the most durable CAT7 cable available. The CAT7 undergoes EIA/TIA 568B.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 certification tests in which the complete range of relevant frequencies are analysed. The test ensures that each value, at every frequency up to 1,500MHz, is compliant with the standard at the specified length. CAT7 is the first cable for Dante that was tested successfully to 150-metres and is guaranteed to 120-metres for mobile applications. www.linkitaly.com

Neutrik NE8FFX6-W

The NE8FFX6-W is a ruggedised coupler with CAT6A component compliance according to ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA/EIA 568-C.2. It is IP65 protected when mated with NE8MX6, the product will also accommodate a standard RJ45 plug. The adapter offers the million-fold proven robust latch lock system and proudly features an evolutionary small form factor. The adapters are problem solvers for various intermating problems for professional and semiprofessional applications. www.neutrik.com

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PROCAB PRD520

Due to its large success, PROCAB extended its PRD520 DuraFlex networking cables, this series is now available in lengths of 0.5-metres, 0.75-metres and 1.5-metres. These shorter lengths have been added due to specific demand for daisy chaining of network based protocols in active speaker systems, LED video walls and intelligent lighting fixture applications. The PRD520 is a CAT5E UTP cable (PCT50SF) terminated with gold plated male RJ45 connectors in an etherCON housing at both ends. The PCT50SF networking cable is specifically designed for the growing number of digital applications in the professional audiovisual industry. Unlike any other CAT5E cable available on the market, the PCT50SF features a Duraflex outer jacket, constructed using a double-extrusion technique with a polyurethane outer and PVC inner jacket. The polyurethane outer jacket offers an excellent resistance against mechanical wear such as pulling, bending, cracking and UV exposure. www.procab.be

Sommer Cable Tempoflex

Sommer Cable has developed a rugged microphone cable, tailor-made for use on all stages of the world, perfect for the theatre, musical backdrops and big live events. Take a pair of conductors with thin 0.34 sq mm/AWG22 copper stranded wires, braid several aramid strain relief elements around them and jacket the whole thing with a special TPE SP molded sheath (7.3mm/0.287-inch) – and here it is, the microphone liana. This construction makes the cable sturdy. Using a tinned copper mesh with dual-sided coating, Sommer Cable braided the shielding at an angle optimised for movement so that it spools easily on a cable reel, making it just as suitable for the daily rigours of the road as it is for permanent installations. The Tempoflex withstands temperatures between -20° and +110°. www.sommercable.com

Tasker TSK1026, TSK1028

Tasker has introduced new cables specifically designed for high performances on long distances. The new active carbon screen technology means that Tasker were able to reach cabling distances up to 500-metres. TSK1026 has a diameter of 6mm and a nominal section of 0.25 sq mm, with carbon and copper spiral shielding. TSK1028 has a diameter of 6.30mm and a nominal section of 0.35 sq mm, with carbon and copper braid shielding. All the cables described above are customisable with different kind of sheaths: L.S.Z.H., for fixed public installation, PE or PUR for outdoor installations with or without metallic armour for underground installation, even in presence of rodents. www.tasker.it

VDC Tour Grade Classic XKE

Van Damme Tour Grade Classic XKE microphone cable combines flexibility, durability, noiseless operation and excellent handling characteristics. Now upgraded for with more advanced PVC jacketing materials. Van Damme microphone cables can be found in film and recording studios, high street music shops, professional touring applications and the education sector. The upgrade includes outer jacket ensuring the cable remains flexible in sub zero temperatures and tightly packed cotton fillers to ensure no static build up and even capacitance. Combination of silver plated and plain ultra pure oxygen free copper conductors for unsurpassed sound quality, this cable is also available in 10 different colours or application or length colour coding. www.van-damme.com

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