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Review: RØDE Reporter Microphone

Røde are well known for their high-quality microphones. So, we decided to put the Røde Reporter to the test at a big trade show, Musikmesse. Hollin Jones finds out how it performs for interviews.

Blue Hummingbird, Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Rotating Head, Now Shipping

Blue tell us the new Hummingbird microphone features a precisely tuned capsule for ultra-fast transient response and high-SPL handling along with a 180 degree rotating head for perfect placement.

Tascam Launches TM-80 Studio Condenser Mic

Tascam tell us the new TM-80 studio condenser microphone brings the big studio sound at a price anyone can afford. It's internal circuitry is designed for low noise and distortion too...

Review: Master & Dynamic Boom Mic

If you're looking for a microphone to attach to a pair of Master & Dynamic headphones, then your first port of call will probably be their Boom Mic. Hollin Jones finds out just how well it performs.

Tascam TrackPack 2x2 Includes USB Interface, Mic, Headphones and two DAWs

Tascam have a new USB recording audio interface solution in a neat 2x2 package with a mic and headphones, Ableton Live Lite 9 and SONAR X3 LE, all for less than $200.

Ear Trumpet Combines Vintage Looks with Modern Electronics in Evelyn Stereo Microphone

If you're a sucker for vintage looking microphones (who isn't?) but want modern electronics inside, then Ear Trumpet's new Evelyn studio stereo microphone will get your juices flowing.

NAMM 2015: Blue Microphones Hummingbird

The new microphone from Blue is a Cardioid condenser capsule based on the heralded Blue Bottle B1 capsule with a 180 degree rotating head to make repositioning it a breeze. Here's our video from NAMM.

Black Lion Audio Releases B12A MKII

The latest release from Black Lion Audio is a single-channel microphone preamp in the style of an API 312A for under $550 USD with "more gain" and "lower noise". Curious? We are too!

Five Pieces of Gear Every Sound Designer Needs

Whether you're primarily a recording sound designer, or an in-studio, behind a computer or synth kind, here's five types of hardware/gear every self-respecting sound designer should be armed with.

Review: Editors Keys SL600 USB Microphone

USB microphones often get bad press for being... well USB. So Matt Vanacoro was pleased to discover how the SL6000 USB proved to be versatile and good-sounding for voice over applications.

Review: Zoom iQ6 iOS Mic

Looking for a highly portable microphone to chuck on to your iPhone and transform it into an excellent field recorder? Zoom's iQ6 could be just what you're looking for. Matt Vanacoro gets recording.

Review: RODE Stereo Microphone

There are lots of mics available for iOS devices... 24 bit/96 kHz recorders are not new'¦ but how many offer exceptional noise reduction? Keith Crusher puts the RODE iXY through its paces.

Review: sE Electronics ProMic Laser

Fact: Bad sound can ruin a great video. That's why sE Electronics have created the ProMic Laser. Hollin Jones discovers whether this improves the recorded sound from a DSLR.

VocoPro Launches New 8 Channel UHF Wireless Mic System

VocoPro has launched a new 8 channel UHF wireless microphone system, the UHF 8900, featuring customisable frequencies.

Editors Keys Launch SL600 MK2 USB Condenser Microphone

Editors Keys launch the SL600 MK2 USB condenser microphone, the latest release in the companies successful StudioSeries SL microphone range and features new colours and high-end specs.